Colleagues - Please share with as many of your colleagues as appropriate. This just shows that Geography is "alive and well" at Harvard. David ----------------------------------------- PROFESSIONAL VACANCY Environmental Sciences and Geo-Informatics Librarian in Social Sciences Harvard College Library The Harvard College Library seeks a creative, innovative and technologically experienced individual to manage an information resources program to support teaching and research in the field of environment broadly defined. A major component of this program includes, Geodesy -- a system designed to provide campus-wide access to geo-spatial information resources and related analytical services. The Environmental Sciences and Geo-Informatics Librarian will have substantive knowledge of both traditional and electronic resources including the Internet and Geographic Information Systems, and a strong commitment to furthering the use of advanced information technology in a service-oriented setting. The Librarian will serve as a key resource to faculty and students in discovering and utilizing information in all formats and will provide leadership and expertise in organizing, searching, discovering, retrieving, and manipulating both electronic and traditional information resources. Reporting to the Social Sciences Librarian and with the guidance of an Environmental Information and Outreach Subcommittee of the University Committee on Environment, the Environmental Sciences and Geo-Informatics Librarian will have responsibility for the following: reference and instructional support for students and faculty at Harvard; developing databases and computer-based search tools for environmental resources; overseeing Social Sciences Program participation in Geodesy; and outreach to faculty, staff, students, and scholars. The librarian will also curate the Environmental Science and Public Policy Archives, write grant proposals and participate in the management of the Social Sciences Program. Qualifications: Academic training in environmental studies or related area; knowledge of environmental information resources; experience developing and managing Internet-based information delivery systems; a working knowledge of network enabled technologies, tools and resources; knowledge of geo-informatics; and an MS, MLS or equivalent experience in providing academic information services. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to build consensus and work creatively in a cooperative setting are essential. Compensation: Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits. Appointment salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Available: Immediately. The Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of application addressing position qualifications with a resume and with the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three references to: Resume Processing Center Harvard University Requisition #8841 11 Holyoke Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Or apply on line to www.hr.harvard.edu/employment/jobs.html HARVARD UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY