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Subject: uOttawa Geo/GIS Librarian Job Posting (10 month contract)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:27:04 -0400
From: Cameron Metcalf <[log in to unmask]>
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The following will be posted next week at:
http://www.uottawa.ca/services/hr/newweb/en/positions_for_profs.html#librarian
University of Ottawa Library
GIS and Geography Librarian (Replacement Librarian) - 100342-contract (10-month Contract)
Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an energetic, service-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to fill the position of GIS and Geography Librarian (Replacement Librarian Position) for a ten (10) month contract. The successful candidate will be an inquisitive and self-motivated person who works well with colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.
Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutions. With 1000 regular faculty and 33,000 students enrolled in over 220 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French. For more information, see: http://www.uottawa.ca.
Description: Reporting to the Head of the Geographic, Statistical, and Government Information Centre (GSG), the incumbent is responsible for faculty liaison, collection development and reference services in assigned disciplines (Geography, Geomatics, Earth Sciences, and Environmental Studies), and the provision of access and support for broad interdisciplinary use of spatial data.
In addition, the incumbent is responsible for managing the GSG's spatial data and map collections, research consultation, and information literacy training (including spatial and numeric literacy).
The overall objective of this position is the contribution to the optimal development, organization, access and use of geographic information and related data resources in support of the learning, teaching and research mission of the University of Ottawa.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) from an ALA accredited institution;
2. Two (2) years of professional experience, or fewer, depending on relevance of experience to the position.
3. Knowledge and experience from working with library resources and technologies (experience with subject-specific resources for Science, Geography, and / or Geomatics is an asset);
4. Pertinent knowledge of and experience in the areas of collection development, teaching, and reference work;
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
6. Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to teach in both official languages.
Rank and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. If the candidate meets the qualifications the minimum salary annual will be $45,309
This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians, Counselors, Language teachers).
Applications, accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted no later than 5 p.m., November 30, 2007.
Ms. Leslie Weir
University Chief Librarian
Library Network
University of Ottawa
65 University
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6N5
Email: [log in to unmask]
The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Cameron Metcalf
(613) 562-5800 x2721
Bibliothèque uOttawa Library - Head, GSG
http://www.biblio.uottawa.ca/gsg/
65, Rue Université
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
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