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>Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 15:46:06 -0500
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>Subject: GIS and Map Librarian position (reposted)
 
 
 
In accordance with its Employment Equity Policy, the University of
Toronto encourages applications from qualified women or men, members
of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with
disabilities.
 
                                                                REPOSTED - 23 September 1998
 
POSITION:               GIS and Map Librarian
 
DEPARTMENT:     Data, Map and Government Information Services (DMGIS)
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the management and operation of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and print cartographic information services within
DMGIS. Includes selection, technical services, and public services.
Plans hardware and software environments for both geospatial map files
and print map formats in support of teaching and research. Plans and
implements new directions for services in GIS in collaboration with
other groups within the library, on the campus, and provincially and
nationally. Develops training and documentation for GIS and
traditional map formats. Further develops the Map Library web-site to
deliver information, software, metadata and geospatial files to users.
Hires, trains and supervises full-time and part-time staff to assist
with GIS and print map formats. Provides reference service for
government publications and data in addition to GIS and maps.
Participates in the DMGIS management team.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA accredited MLS degree or equivalent. Academic background in or
work experience with maps, GIS software such as ARC-INFO, ArcView, or
MapInfo, and geospatial map files, preferably in an academic/research
library. Reference experience and a high degree of computer literacy
are required. Ability to take on a leadership role in a challenging
and rapidly changing environment. Strong commitment to delivering
user-oriented service and training in all formats. Strong
interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written) and ability
to work as part of a team. Good organizational skills and flexibility.
 Knowledge of cataloguing and metadata creation an asset.
 
SALARY: Librarian II            $36,700 - $44,600 per annum
 
                Librarian III           $42,300 -
 
  THIS IS A PERMANENT STATUS STREAM POSITION
 
Please Note: The search continues for this position until filled
 
Librarians interested in applying for this position should submit
their letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of 3
referees in writing to Personnel Services, Robarts Library, 130 St.
George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A5 or by Fax (416) 978-7653.
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