GIS/Data Librarian (Librarian I or II)

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Organization:
University of Toronto Mississauga Library
City:
Mississauga
Province/State:
ON
Country:
CANADA
Category:
Library (Academic)
Job type:
Full-time
Duration:
Temporary
Description and duties:

The Opportunity

Working as a member of the Instruction and Reference teams, the 
successful candidate will provide geospatial and statistical data 
resource support services to students, faculty and community users on a 
variety of topics using print and electronic resources, assist with the 
development and instruction of Library users in a classroom setting, 
liaise with faculty for instruction in assigned subject areas such as 
Geography, and carry out other instruction and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• An ALA-accredited Master of Library or Information Science degree, or 
acceptable equivalent
• Sound knowledge in the provision of reference service using electronic 
and print resources, especially those produced by Statistics Canada, 
UNdata, PRB, Pew, among others
• Demonstrated knowledge of geospatial software packages, including 
ArcGIS and Google Earth
• Knowledge related to offering classroom-based library instruction and 
acting as a liaison with faculty

Preferred Qualifications:
• Relevant experience working in an academic library setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated commitment to public service; initiative and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills; enthusiastic and energetic
• Willingness to work in a collegial environment
• Enjoys the challenge of a dynamic and busy workplace

Compensation:

Salary and Terms of Appointment:
This is a 9 month contract position (limited term contract) to be filled 
at the Librarian I or II level.

We offer a highly attractive compensation and benefits package, with 
salary and appointment level based upon experience and qualifications.

NOTE: Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the 
University of Toronto Faculty Association.http://www.utfa.org 
<http://www.utfa.org/>

Additional information :

About the University of Toronto Libraries
The University of Toronto is a major public research institution with a 
student body of over 67,000 full and part-time students and over 7,000 
faculty members who teach and perform research in hundreds of different 
disciplines. The University of Toronto Libraries, which is the largest 
academic library in Canada and ranked third in North America, supports 
teaching and research in all disciplines through service and outreach, 
excellent collections and access to extensive digital resources and 
services.

University of Toronto Library System:http://www.library.utoronto.ca 
<http://www.library.utoronto.ca/>
University of Toronto:http://www.utoronto.ca <http://www.utoronto.ca/>
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About the University of Toronto Mississauga Library
The University of Toronto Mississauga is thirty-three kilometers west of 
the downtown St. George campus. Renowned for its natural beauty, the 
campus is situated next to the Credit River. The U of T Mississauga 
Library, located in the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre 
(HMALC), is a leading, world-class library committed to providing 
students with an open and collaborative environment – one that embeds 
rich information and technology resources, integrates expert services 
into a dynamic and imaginative experience, and inspires and facilitates 
learning. The HMALC is a state-of-the-art teaching and learning centre 
that emphasizes people space. It includes a Learning Commons, two smart 
classrooms, the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, a Technology 
Centre with high-end computing equipment for instructional technology 
and Geographic Information Systems, and an Adaptive Technology Centre.

Apply by email:
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Application deadline:
Jun 28 2015
How to apply:

How to Apply:
Please send letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of 
three referees to Library Human Resources [log in to unmask] 
<mailto:utlhr%40utoronto.ca>or to Robarts Library, 130 St. George 
Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5, or by fax to 416.946.5543. At least 
two of the referees should be supervisory. The deadline for applications 
is June 28, 2015. Please send a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) 
with a file name convention of [Surname, FirstName.GIS.Lib.]

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto 
Mississauga Library thanks all applicants for their interest, however, 
will only be contacting those applicants selected for an interview.

The University of Toronto is committed to diversity in its community. 
The University welcomes applications from visible minority group 
members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members 
of sexual minority groups, and others who contribute to the 
diversification of ideas.

http://current.ischool.utoronto.ca/jobsite/2015/gisdata-librarian-librarian-i-or-ii 


-- 
Marcel Fortin
Head, Map and Data Library
University of Toronto
@mapsgis