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