--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 17:17:03 -0400 From: ahudson <[log in to unmask]> Subject: job reopened at NYPL [after 5 years!] Sender: ahudson <[log in to unmask]> See below, for your weekend delectation, the new, revised, improved job description for the Assistant Chief of the Map Division, NYPL. THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Position open: Assistant Chief Librarian Humanities and Social Sciences Library/Map Division Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays as required. Schedule subject to change. Salary: $46,160 (minimum) General Description: Under the direction of the Division Chief, develops new programs and maintains computer-mapping services for NYPL staff and the public. Coordinates Web-based digital mapping programs. Selects new and upgraded computer mapping/GIS titles for the Division. Works with the Chief and Development to seek funding and gifts-in-kind to enhance and improve the Map Division's computer mapping and digital programs. Under guidance of the Chief, develops digital thematic map projects from the Map Division collections for the Web, including selection, description and design of projects. Designs procedures to make accessible the archival and current collection of mapping software and CD-ROMs, via cataloging and organizing for access. Responsible for assuring the migration of older technologies to new technologies. Participates in all other activities of the Map Division, including reference service, using traditional resources, the Internet, and the computer mapping workstation. Trains staff and public, in the Division and in South Court classes, in new mapping technologies and resources, both locally and on the Internet. Off-desk responsibilities include managing ongoing operations and participating in teams, task forces and committees. Works with GIS users across the Library staff, and the New York City and State government agencies GIS group, GISMO, to gain and keep currency in GIS at NYPL. Represents the division in absence of the Division Chief. Performs related duties as required. Eligibility Requirements: ALA accredited MLS degree. Advanced degree in geography, cartography or social sciences preferred. Successfully demonstrated professional experience, preferably with cartographic formats, in a large academic or research library. Successfully demonstrated knowledge of maps in all formats. Expert knowledge of computer applications for cartography and GIS in a public service setting. Demonstrated knowledge of mapping and GIS software, CD-ROM and online mapping products and services, and demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge to the public via training and one-on-one consulting. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, especially as applied to development and outreach activities. Successfully demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with strong public service skills. Active participation in the profession through professional association activity and/or publication. Successfully demonstrated experience with instruction, including classroom teaching and preparation of teaching materials preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. To apply please send resume and cover letter to: The New York Public Library Human Resources Department NB-MAP 188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor New York, New York 10016-4314 or email [log in to unmask] EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Visit us at www.nypl.org --- End Forwarded Message ---