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Subject: Position Announcement
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005
From: Brad Vogus <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
LIBRARIAN OR ARCHIVIST FOR MAPS & GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. The
Arizona State University Libraries Government Documents & Maps
Department values and promotes innovation and is strongly committed to
top quality customer service.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Arizona State University is located in the
beautiful Phoenix metropolitan area with the nearby recreational
opportunities of California, the Colorado River Basin, the Rocky
Mountains and Mexico. This full-time Academic Professional appointment
is at the Assistant or Associate rank. As the incumbent builds
experience at ASU through excellent job performance, professional
development and service s/he may qualify for continuing appointment
and/or promotion to higher ranks.
DUTIES: The Map/GIS Librarian is responsible for the daily operations
of the Map Collection. The position reports to the Head, Government
Documents & Maps Department. Responsibilities include the supervision
of classified staff; classification and indexing of maps; instruction
and reference assistance in the use of maps and geographic information;
application of technologies, including Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), to meet users' needs; promotion of the map collection; and
collection development.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Your application must specifically state your
qualifications in each of the following areas:) Required: M.L.S. from
an ALA-accredited program, or, Master's degree in geography, history, or
another relevant field with experience or education in acquisition,
organization, management, preservation, and making available source
material of significance to research; Demonstrated knowledge of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital spatial data;
Demonstrated knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic
information in digital form; Supervisory experience.
Preferred: Academic coursework in geography, cartography, history, or
related fields; Demonstrated knowledge with U.S. Federal Depository
cartographic materials; Knowledge of cataloging or classification and
indexing of maps or archival materials, and web site design and
maintenance; Reference experience in an academic map collection;
Effective communication skills.
SALARY RANGE: $38,000 minimum, dependent upon qualifications and
experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 28, 2005, if not filled, then the first
of every month thereafter until the search is closed.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Send letter of application in which you must
address your specific educational background and work history as it
pertains to each of the qualifications cited above, your resume, and
names, addresses (include e-mail address if possible) and phone numbers
of three recent professional references to Kurt R. Murphy, Associate
Dean for Personnel; University Libraries, Arizona State University, Box
871006, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006. Telephone: (480) 965-3417; FAX: (480)
965-9169; E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Full
position description is available upon request. Hiring is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the United States. A background check is
required for employment.
OTHER INFORMATION: For more information regarding the Department of
Government Documents and Maps or ASU visit our web sites:
<http://www.asu.edu/lib/hayden/govdocs> and <http://www.asu.edu/>. For
the Tempe and/or Phoenix area please visit
<http://www.arizonaguide.com/home.asp>.
ASU is an EO/AA employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants
and promotes a diverse workforce.
_________________________________________
Brad Vogus
Head, Government Documents & Maps Department
Arizona State University Libraries
Tempe, AZ 85287-1006
(480) 965-4927 fax (480) 965-9308
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