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Subject:        Job Announcement: Map and Physical Sciences Librarian
Date:   Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:02:39 -0400 (EDT)
From:   Lucy Rowland <[log in to unmask]>
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Map and Physical Sciences Librarian, University of Georgia Libraries (Map Library)

The University of Georgia Science Library serves the biological, medical, agricultural and physical sciences, including engineering. The Map Library is a separate facility which houses the cartographic collections, including maps, charts, aerial photographs, atlases, and geospatial data collections in support of teaching and research at the University. The Science Library has over 750,000 volumes and receives access (online and paper) to thousands of periodicals through consortia and direct subscription. The Map Library has approximately 624,000 items and is ranked 20th in ARL Statistics (2004) for member libraries which participate.

This Map and Physical Sciences Librarian reports to the Head, Science Collections & Research Facilities and is responsible for selecting materials, participating in research consultation, developing web pages, building and developing electronic resources for geospatial data, and participating in library-wide activities. The incumbent supervises two full-time staff members in the Map Library and assesses policies and programs and maintains awareness on issues pertinent to specific subject areas.


Full description of duties & qualifications: www.libs.uga.edu/humres/jobs/faculty.html.  Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance; mandatory participation in state or optional retirement system, 21 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $32,500. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application addressing all qualifications, detailed resume, and the names, addresses, email and phone numbers of three references by September 5, 2006, to Florence E. King, AUL for Human Resources, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia 30602-1641 (AA/EOE)

Lucy M. Rowland, MS, MLS, CNU
Head, Science Collections & Research Facilities
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, GA 30602-7412
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+1-706-542-6643
FAX: +1-706-542-7907
http://www.libs.uga.edu/science/scicolldev.html

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