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-------- Original Message --------
Subject:        [geonet] Reference Librarian / Environmental and GeoSciences
Liaison
Date:   Tues, 22 Nov 2005
Forwarded From:         Brian Sealy <[log in to unmask]> and Geonet
To:     maps-l



Western Carolina University
Hunter Library
Cullowhee, North Carolina

Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic and knowledgeable reference
librarian to join its collegial, service-oriented staff.  This librarian
will participate in the full range of reference and instructional
activities and will provide the following services to students and
faculty in the environmental and geo sciences:  specialized reference
and instruction, collection development including the paper and digital
map collections, assistance for students and faculty in mapping data
elements using geographical information systems and other applicable
software, also maintaining and further developing Internet access to
digital cartographic data.  This position reports to the Head of
Reference and includes evening and weekend service.  Hunter Library's
size and culture allow for involvement in many areas, and the Library
faculty are highly engaged in planning and policy-making.

Required:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program; good oral and written
communication skills; planning and organizational skills; and an ability
to work effectively with teaching faculty, students, and library faculty
and staff.

At least one of the following qualifications is required, although
preference will be given to candidates with strengths in more than one
of these areas:

    * Demonstrated knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and
digital spatial data.
    * Knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic
information in digital form.
    * Academic coursework in geography, cartography or environmental
sciences.

Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Federal Depository
Cartographic materials and web site design and maintenance; reference
experience in an academic map collection.

Please submit letter of application, resume and names and telephone
numbers of three references to:

    Chair, Reference Librarian/Environmental and GeoSciences Liaison
Search Committee
    Hunter Library, Western Carolina University
    Cullowhee, NC 28723

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
Minimum salary is $ 40,000. Salary and rank are commensurate with
qualifications. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with a
generous 24 days of vacation leave annually. Choice of retirement plans
includes Fidelity, Lincoln, TIAA-CREF, VALIC, or the North Carolina
State retirement system.

Hunter Library shares an online catalog with two other university
libraries that comprise the Western North Carolina Library Network.
Western Carolina University (www.wcu.edu) is one of the 16 senior
institutions of the University of North Carolina and is an affirmative
action, equal opportunity employer. Western is a fast growing, regional
comprehensive university with approximately 8,700 students. The
university is located in one of the major recreational areas in the
Southeast, situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge
Mountains. While in a rural setting, the university is only one hour
from Asheville and three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.