Below and attached is a vacancy listing for a GIS Librarian
at Case Western Reserve University.
Karen Thornton
Government Documents Librarian
Interim Head CSGD
Case Western Reserve University
Kelvin Smith Library
11055 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
phone: (216)368-6511
email: [log in to unmask]
fax (216)368-3669
POSITION AVAILABLE
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
The Kelvin Smith Library is a model information provider committed to
excellence and providing collections of physical and virtual information
resources and innovative information services. The library is a member
of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research
Libraries and is a founding member of the Ohio Library and Information
Network consortium, OhioLINK. The Library is seeking an innovative,
creative and future-oriented professional to join its staff.
Coordinator of GIS Systems and Numeric Data Services (Librarian Level III)
(Job No. 5103)
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Coordinator will provide
leadership and expertise in library-wide educational initiatives,
particularly in the area of Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
numeric and spatial data services and serves as a member of information
service teams providing collection management, reference services, and
information literacy instruction in a flexible, dynamic,
service-oriented, collegial, organization. This individual is expected
to establish and maintain close working partnerships with teaching
faculty and community leaders in order to: 1) identify emerging service
and instructional needs; 2) aggressively market library services and
resources; and 3) undertake assessments of service quality.
The Coordinator is responsible for developing, shaping and providing
leadership for a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and numeric data
program at the Kelvin Smith Library. The individual will work closely
with the library’s technology and instructional support units to assess
the numeric and spatial data needs of the campus and to deliver services
to meet those needs.
The Coordinator will serve as the primary collection management
specialist in the area of statistical and geospatial data collection
management and reference responsibilities. The individual will
participate in reference assignments which include staffing library
reference desk, designing Web-based information resources, assisting
users with electronic and print resources and developing collections.
A minimum of five years relevant post MLS experience in a reference or
public services position in an academic library, or comparable
experience in an academic unit of a university, is required. An advanced
degree (subject master’s degree) and appropriate certification and
experience with GIS software may substitute for years of library
experience. A minimum of two years experience in delivering consultation
services and using networked resources is required. Experience in
designing and maintaining web pages is required.
Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, spatial data,
databases, data structures, and metadata standards is highly desirable.
Experience with automated library systems in an academic library is
preferred.
Required technical skills:
• Expertise in GIS software
• Expertise to manage a group of networked high-end workstations for use
with complex GIS software
• Good technical knowledge of Windows and Macintosh operating environments
• Knowledge of office productivity software packages required (e.g.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to use technology to perform related planning and
administrative tasks
• Experience with library systems and services such as online public
access catalogs and online indexes and databases.
SEE: http://library.case.edu/ksl/LibAdmin/jobs/joblist.html for a
complete job description and requirements.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package including tuition
waiver.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, résumé, and names,
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:
Job #5103
Case Western Reserve University
Department of Human Resources
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7047
Faxed to (216) 368-4678 or e-mailed to [log in to unmask]
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
In employment as in education, Case Western Reserve University is
committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity and encourages
applications from traditionally underreprese
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