We are currently recruiting for the position of GIS Environmental
Studies Librarian. The following is a link to the posting:
http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl?posting_id=86422
<http://umanitoba.ca/cgi-bin/human_resources/jobs/view.pl?posting_id=86422>
Lesley Wise
Human Resources Officer
University of Manitoba Libraries
156 Elizabeth Dafoe Library
Telephone: 204-474-8428
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Marcel Fortin, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Map Librarian
Map and Data Library
University of Toronto 5027 Robarts Library
130 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A5
tel: 416.978.1958 fax: 416-946-0522
http://mdl.library.utoronto.ca
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mapsgis
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA LIBRARIES
GIS Environmental Studies Librarian
The University of Manitoba Libraries seeks a dynamic, highly-motivated
person for the position of GIS Environmental Studies Librarian to begin
August 1, 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter. This position
normally has a two year probationary period and the salary and rank are
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in library and/or information studies from an ALA
accredited or equivalent institution;
• Ability to manage a complex workload in a timely, effective manner;
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices, current issues, and
trends in academic libraries;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of and expertise in the use of GIS software packages,
geospatial technologies and data;
• Demonstrated interest in the use of new technologies and their
applications in academic libraries.
Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred:
• At least 2 years’ professional library experience;
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field;
• Experience in the areas of reference and research service, information
literacy and collection management;
• Experience in web authoring and web 2.0 technologies.
Reporting to the Head of Reference Services, the GIS Environmental
Studies Librarian is responsible for developing and delivering digital
library services, developing and maintaining an understanding of the
research and teaching programs of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of
Environment, Earth, and Resources and, on the basis of that
understanding, plan for the future development of collections and
services. A more detailed position description is available at:
http://umanitoba.ca/libraries/directors_office/media/GIS_Librarian_position_statement.pdf
The University of Manitoba Libraries
(http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/) consists of 8 unit libraries and 10
satellite information centers located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne
Campuses and in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authorities’ hospitals
across the City of Winnipeg. With collections of over 2.3 million
volumes, an annual operating budget of over 25 million dollars and over
200 employees, the Libraries serves a community of approximately 38,000
students, faculty and citizen borrowers.
Winnipeg (http://www.winnipeg.ca/) is the vibrant, creative capital of
Manitoba, right at the geographical centre of Canada and North America.
A mid-sized city of 700,000 culturally diverse people, Winnipeg offers a
community with a cosmopolitan, international flair as well as a warm,
welcoming spirit. A variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation and
entertainment is available to satisfy every taste; and within an easy
drive of the city there are lakes, beaches and pristine wilderness areas.
Librarians enjoy academic status and are appointed to one of four
ranks: General, Assistant, Associate and Librarian, with possibility of
promotion.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women
and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and
persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply, however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants should submit their application referring to Position 11819
including a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including
phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three references to the
address below.
Ms Karen Adams
Director of Libraries
The University of Manitoba Libraries
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2
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The deadline for receipt of applications is May 6, 2011.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled
in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that
curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search
process.
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