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<bold>GIS Specialist</bold>, Librarian II/III or M&P 24

Map Collection

Research Services and Collections

Sterling Memorial Library


<bold>THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY</bold>


The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at University, has more than 10 million volumes housed in the
Sterling Memorial Library and over 20 school and department libraries and
two low-use shelving facilities.  It employs a dynamic and innovative
staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest
caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees and are
involved in other areas of staff development.  A full spectrum of library
resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network
of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths.
The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects such as the
renovation of the main library building, the complete conversion of the
Library's catalog, and various automation projects, which include network
access to scholarly information and digital preservation.



<bold>RESPONSIBILITIES

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        The Yale University Library seeks an energetic Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) specialist to develop and implement a successful GIS
service and instruction program.  The position offers an exciting
opportunity to advance the use of digital geospatial analysis and mapping
across the Yale campus.  The successful candidate will be expected to
work closely with colleagues in the Arts Library, Science Libraries, the
Social Science Libraries and Information Services, the Social Science
Statistical Laboratory, and with subject specialist librarians and area
curators throughout the Yale University libraries, including Sterling
Memorial Library.  The GIS specialist will give special attention to the
assessment of student and faculty needs, training and consultation, and
the hardware and software requirements for geospatial analysis and
mapping.  There will also be an opportunity to plan and implement
digitization projects based upon the library's extraordinarily rich
collection of historic maps and atlases.  This position will be located
in the Map Collection, along with the Map Curator and one full-time
library assistant, and will report directly to the Head of the Research
Services and Collections Department.  There will also be close working
relationship with the Director of the Science Libraries and others
appointed to the GIS Library Advisory Council.


·  Provides leadership for library-wide GIS public service initiatives
including training, general consultation, and the creation of
instructional tools for students, faculty, and staff

·  In collaboration with others, plans for the hardware and software
environments required to run GIS applications in a distributed service
environment.

· Evaluates and recommends emerging software applications for geospatial
data analysis, display, and management, including web-based tools.


·  Plans and implements instructional and promotional programs and
activities for geospatial analysis, display, and management with the
objective of integrating GIS skills into teaching and learning at Yale.


·  Collaborates with select Yale librarians and staff to assess the GIS
needs of faculty and students.


·Coordinates library GIS services with other campus-wide GIS initiatives
and groups such as the GIS Council.


· May propose and participate in digital library initiatives using the
Map Collection.


· Participates in the full range of public services involving maps and
atlases in the Map Collection.


· Is professionally active, both in the library and nationally.



<bold>QUALIFICATIONS:

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· Graduate degree in relevant field.  GIS specialty and ALA accredited
MLS preferred.

· At least two years of professional work experience with geospatial data
and cartographic materials.

· Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of geospatial processing
software such as ARCView, ARCInfo, MapInfo, ERDA, or PCI.

· Familiarity with metadata schemes for geospatial data and cartographic
materials.

· Experience with GIS needs assessment preferred.

· Demonstrated interest in new technologies and a high degree of computer
literacy.

· Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.

· Demonstrated interest in teaching.

· Demonstrated commitment to excellent public service.

· Ability to take on a leadership role in a challenging and changing
environment.



<bold>SALARY AND BENEFITS:

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Competitive salary based upon the successful candidate's qualifications
and experience. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; 17
holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF
or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover
letter, resume, and the names of three references should be directed to :
Diane Y. Turner, Director, Human Resources; Yale University Library;
Source Code EAYU8555. P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax
(203)432-1806.


                <bold>  Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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