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>Subject: Job Posting
>From: Beckie Burke, A.S.U. Libraries
Rebecca Burke, Head, Government Documents/Maps Dept.
Box 871006 602/965-3387 (voice)
Arizona State University Libraries 602/965-9169 (FAX)
Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 [log in to unmask]
Arizona State University, University Libraries, Tempe, Arizona is advertising
for an assistant librarian or assistant archivist in the Government Documents/
Maps Department. The Map Collection is located in the Noble Science &
Engineering Library.
This is a full-time continuing appointment-track (Academic Professional)
position requiring professional development and service in addition to
excellent job performance.
Essential Functions: The position reports to the Head, Government Documents/
Maps Department and is responsible for daily operations of the Map Collection:
including the supervision of classified staff, classification and indexing of
maps, instruction and reference assistance in the use of maps and geographic
information, application of new technologies including Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), promotion of the map collection, and collection development.
Qualifications. Required: ALA accredited MLS degree OR, a master's degree in
geography with experience or education in acquisition, organization,
management, preservation, and making available source material of significance
to research. Experience with electronic cartographic resources, such as GIS,
and the ability to provide leadership in staff and user training and usage.
Knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic information in
digital form. Knowledge of computer technology as it applies to map or
archival collections. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all
levels of staff and library users. Demonstrated ability to work collegially
in small group and team environments. Strong interpersonal and communication
skills.
Preferred: Academic course work in geography, cartography, history, or related
fields. Knowledge or experience with U.S. federal depository cartographic
data in electronic format. Knowledge of cataloging or classification and
indexing of maps, or archival material. Reference experience in a map
collection. Supervisory experience.
Minimum salary: $26,000.
Application deadline: First consideration will be given to applications
received by Monday, September 16, 1966, and the first of each month,
thereafter, until the position is filled.
Application procedure: Send letter, resume, and the names, addresses and
phone numbers of four recent professional references to Kurt R. Murphy,
Assistant Dean for Personnel; University Libraries; Arizona State University;
Box 871006; Tempe, AZ 85287-1006. Telephone: 602-965-4914; FAX: 602-965-
9169; e-mail: [log in to unmask] Full position description is available upon
request.
ASU is an EO/AA employer and actively seeks diversity among applicants and
promotes a diverse work force.
Rebecca Burke, Head, Government Documents/Maps Dept.
Box 871006 602/965-3387 (voice)
Arizona State University Libraries 602/965-9169 (FAX)
Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 [log in to unmask]
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