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RE: MAPS-L: Deadline extended for GIS Librarian position at AGS Library
TO: Maps-L
DA: December 20, 2005
FR: Craig Wesley

Deadline extended to January 31st, 2006

UWM Libraries - AGS Library
Digital Spatial Data/Digital Collections Librarian
Associate Academic Librarian – Position #6506

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Curator of the American Geographical Society Library, provides direct, general, and specialized reference service to digital spatial data collections; oversees collection development, cataloging, archiving and maintaining of digital spatial data clearinghouse materials; oversees the technical aspects of developing and maintaining digital collections within the AGSL or using AGSL materials; and works with Libraries Automation department to keep in operational order all computer and peripheral equipment related to the digital spatial data clearinghouse and digital collections.  Also responsible for providing backup general reference services in the AGS Library.

Qualifications:
Required:  MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution; a degree in geography, cartography or related field; experience with geographic information systems and digital spatial data; experience with database and web design; proven analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work well independently and with others; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Desired:  Advanced degree in geography, cartography or related discipline; experience with photographic archives; and experience working in an academic or research library.

Terms of Appointment:
This is a full-time probationary academic staff appointment, annual (12-month basis). Salary range 4, $37719A minimum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Excellent fringe benefits included.

Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, transcripts and names/addresses of three current professional references.  Please submit applications to:

Craig Wesley
Interim HR Manager
UWM Libraries
PO Box 604
Milwaukee, WI 53201
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Telephone   414-229-6201
Fax         414-229-6766


Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. c.s.t. on Tuesday, January 31, 2006.

UWM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For the UWM Campus Security Report see www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or call the Office of Student Life at 414-229-4632 for a paper copy. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.




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Craig Wesley
Interim Head, Personnel
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Golda Meir Library


Telephone   414-229-6201
Fax         414-229-6766


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