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Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2001 15:57:04 -0700
From: Lori Sugden <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Info. Services Librarian position
Sender: Lori Sugden <[log in to unmask]>



Note, this posting closes Friday April 6.  For more information see
http://web.uvic.ca/human_resources/

I will continue to be the staff member responsible for the Map Library's
daily operations, and look forward to working with the new librarian at our
bright new location in McPherson Library. --Lori Sugden


INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Regular, Full-Time
Government Publications, Maps/GIS and Geography

The University of Victoria Libraries seeks a highly motivated librarian
responsible for in-depth reference, collection
development, instruction, and faculty liaison in government publications,
maps, GIS, and geography, participates in the
provision of general reference and instruction services, and serves on
Collections and Reference Working Groups. The
successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who can work
well with colleagues in a challenging and
changing environment.

Reporting to the Head, Reference Services and the Head, Collections and
Preservation Services, the Information Services
Librarian is responsible for: developing reference and instructional
activities for government publications, maps and
geography; selecting and managing digital and print materials for
government publications, maps, airphotos and geography;
planning an appropriate level of GIS service in the library; providing
training for reference librarians in government
publications, maps and GIS as appropriate; and developing web and print
instructional material for faculty and students.
Consults with Technical Services staff on acquisition and cataloguing
issues related to government publications and maps.

Qualifications: An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, or
equivalent; a degree in a related area of the social
sciences; sound knowledge of government publications, maps, and GIS; strong
experience in reference, instruction, and
collection development and a high level of competence with electronic
information sources and applications; strong
interpersonal and communication skills; and the ability to work in a team
environment.

Librarians are expected to participate in professional and academic
organizations and in research and scholarship as
appropriate. In consultation with librarian, assignments may be reviewed
and changed as academic or library needs require.

This position will be filled at a Librarian II ($40,500-$51,200) or
Librarian III ($46,750-$62,400) level. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits
package is provided.

Please submit a resume and names of three (3) references by April 6, 2001 to:

                                        Marnie Swanson
                              University Librarian, McPherson Library
                                      University of Victoria
                                         P.O. Box 1800
                                     Victoria, B.C. V8W 3H5
                           Telephone: (250) 721-8211; Fax: (250) 721-8215

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages
applications from
women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginal persons.
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