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Date: 31 Aug 1999 12:32:17 EDT
From: Joyce A. Ryerson <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Geography/Maps Reference Bibliographer position

Dartmouth College Library

GEOGRAPHY & MAPS
 REFERENCE-BIBLIOGRAPHER

The Dartmouth College Library seeks a Reference-Bibliographer for the Berry/Baker Humanities & Social Sciences Library with subject expertise in geography and cartography and the ability to administer Berry''s new, state-of-the-art Evans Map Room combining the latest technology with a deep and rich traditional sheet map collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian, works as a member of an information services team providing general and specialized reference services in an innovative and technologically sophisticated environment. Coordinates collection management and development in Geography and Cartography; administers the Evans Map Room including management, operation and training for geographic information systems software and supervision of Map Room staff.  Provides humanities & social sciences reference, including government documents, to all segments of the Dartmouth community; assists users with an extensive collection of electronic information resources in a fully-networked campus environment utilizing the Dartmouth Online Catalog, the campus wide Dartmouth College Information System (DCIS), INNOPAC, RLIN and OCLC.  Provides bibliographic instruction and user education.  Consults with faculty to determine instructional and research interests.  Collaborates with other groups in the library and on campus to further the use of GIS at Dartmouth.

QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS; graduate degree in Geography or related subject desirable; a minimum of two years post-MLS experience in an academic or special library. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collegially in small group and team environments; strong commitment to public service and collection management and development; proficiency in providing excellent reference service in traditional and electronic environments; experience working with various GIS software packages; experience with social sciences data manipulation an asset; excellent supervisory abilities.

RANK AND SALARY: Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a minimum salary of $31,500 for Librarian I or $34,500 for Librarian II.  Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF; and relocation assistance

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE INFORMATION:  World Wide Web: http://www.dartmouth.edu

 APPLICATION: Applications received by September 30, 1999 will be given first consideration; applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Please send resumé to:

Cynthia F. Pawlek
Director of User Services
115 Baker Library
Hanover, NH 03755

Dartmouth College is an AA, EEO, M/F employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.