UW-Milwaukee Libraries
Digital Spatial Data/GIS Specialist, AGS Library
Associate Academic Librarian
*General Information:*
The American Geographical Society Library, UW-Milwaukee Libraries, is
seeking a creative, enthusiastic librarian to assist the many groups
active in GIS related instruction and research across the UWM campus.
The American Geographical Society Library, one of North America’s
foremost geography and map collections, was transferred to the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries in 1978 from the Society’s
headquarters in New York City, where it had resided since 1851. The AGS
Library has been actively involved in providing digital spatial data
services for nearly two decades. This full-time Academic Professional
position is at the Associate rank. As the incumbent builds experience at
UWM through excellence in job performance, professional development and
service, s/he may qualify for continuing appointment and/or promotion to
higher ranks.
*Responsibilities:*
The Digital Spatial Data/GIS Librarian is responsible for the daily
operations of the Digital Spatial Data Clearinghouse. Responsibilities
include: providing direct, general, and specialized reference service to
digital spatial data collections; overseeing collection development,
metadata creation, archiving and maintaining of digital spatial data
clearinghouse materials; working with the Libraries Systems department
to keep in operational order all computer and peripheral equipment
related to the digital spatial data clearinghouse; providing digital
spatial data instruction to faculty, staff and students as requested;
consulting with Libraries staff to develop spatial data collections;
serving as Libraries contact representative to appropriate academic
department(s); and providing backup general reference services in the
AGS Library. This position reports to the Curator of the American
Geographical Society Library.
*Qualifications: *
*/Required/**: *MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent)
institution *and/or* advanced, terminal degree in another relevant
subject discipline; a degree *or* certification *or* at least 2 years
experience in geography, cartography or related field; experience with
geographic information systems and digital spatial data; demonstrated
knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic information in
digital form; proven analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to
work well independently and with others; demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively; good customer service skills.
*/Desired/*/:/ Advanced degree in geography, cartography or related
discipline; experience with database and web design; experience working
in an academic or research library; and supervisory experience.
A successful applicant who has a MLS/MLIS will be classified as an
Associate Academic Librarian; a successful candidate who does not have
that particular degree will be classified as a Sr. Administrative
Specialist.
*To Apply:
*Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume,
transcripts, and names/addresses of three current professional references.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal
charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In
compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does
not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. For
information relating to the campus security report for UWM, visit the
following: http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ .
Applications must be received on or before October 24, 2009.
Questions may be addressed to Craig Wesley, 414-229-6201 or email to
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and apply at -
http://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51063
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Christopher Baruth, Ph.D.
Curator, American Geographical Society Library
Editor, Current Geographical Publications: Contents
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http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/AGSL/
(414) 229-6282
(800) 558-8993 (toll free)
(414) 229-3624 (fax)
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