JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

[Diane Turner <diane.turner@YALE.EDU>]

Revised and Re-posted

GIS Specialist, Librarian II/III or M&P 24
Map Collection
Research Services and Collections
Sterling Memorial Library

THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 

The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and research at University, has more than 10 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and over 20 school and department libraries and two low-use shelving facilities.  It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff development.  A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library building, the complete conversion of the Library's catalog, and various automation projects, which include network access to scholarly information and digital preservation.


RESPONSIBILITIES

The Yale University Library seeks an energetic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist to develop and implement a successful GIS service and instruction program.  The position offers an exciting opportunity to advance the use of digital geospatial analysis and mapping across the Yale campus.  The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the Arts Library, Science Libraries, the Social Science Libraries and Information Services, the Social Science Statistical Laboratory, and with subject specialist librarians and area curators throughout the Yale University libraries, including Sterling Memorial Library.  The GIS specialist will give special attention to the assessment of student and faculty needs, training and consultation, and the hardware and software requirements for geospatial analysis and mapping.  There will also be an opportunity to plan and implement digitization projects based upon the library's extraordinarily rich collection of historic maps and atlases.  This position will be located in the Map Collection, along with the Map Curator and one full-time library assistant, and will report directly to the Head of the Research Services and Collections Department.  There will also be close working relationship with the Director of the Science Libraries and others appointed to the GIS Library Advisory Council.

·  Provides leadership for library-wide GIS public service initiatives including training, general consultation, and the creation of instructional tools for students, faculty, and staff
·  In collaboration with others, plans for the hardware and software environments required to run GIS applications in a distributed service environment.
· Evaluates and recommends emerging software applications for geospatial data analysis, display, and management, including web-based tools.

·  Plans and implements instructional and promotional programs and activities for geospatial analysis, display, and management with the objective of integrating GIS skills into teaching and learning at Yale.

·  Collaborates with select Yale librarians and staff to assess the GIS needs of faculty and students.

·Coordinates library GIS services with other campus-wide GIS initiatives and groups such as the GIS Council.

· May propose and participate in digital library initiatives using the Map Collection.  

· Participates in the full range of public services involving maps and atlases in the Map Collection. 

· Is professionally active, both in the library and nationally.


QUALIFICATIONS:
	
· Graduate degree in relevant field.  GIS specialty and ALA accredited MLS preferred.
· At least two years of professional work experience with geospatial data and cartographic materials. 
· Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of geospatial processing software such as ARCView, ARCInfo, MapInfo, ERDA, or PCI.
· Familiarity with metadata schemes for geospatial data and cartographic materials.
· Experience with GIS needs assessment preferred.
· Demonstrated interest in new technologies and a high degree of computer literacy.
· Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.
· Demonstrated interest in teaching.
· Demonstrated commitment to excellent public service.
· Ability to take on a leadership role in a challenging and changing environment.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive salary based upon the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; 17 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references should be directed to : Diane Y. Turner, Director, Human Resources; Yale University Library; Source Code EAYU8555. P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax (203)432-1806. 

	Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer