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Subject:        Job Posting: Oregon
Date:   Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:32:34 -0700
From:   Laine Stambaugh <[log in to unmask]>
Organization:   University of Oregon
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CC:     Laine Stambaugh <[log in to unmask]>



We would be very appreciative if you could please include the following
job announcement on the MAPS-L list.

Thank you!

--Laine Stambaugh

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The David and Nancy Petrone MAP/GIS Librarian

The University of Oregon’s MAP Library is a full depository for U.S.
Geological Survey maps (since 1895) and automatically receives maps from
a wide array of federal and state governmental sources through various
depository agreements. The UO MAP Library is a USGS Earth Science
Information Center (ESIC) state affiliate for the State of Oregon.

Responsibilities:
This endowed position has primary responsibility for the library’s Map
and Aerial Photography Collection, and for implementation of the
Library’s GIS program. The GIS program consists of data collection and
dissemination, development of the Library’s GIS website, collaboration
in campus-wide GIS activities, and relevant user education services. As
subject specialist in the fields of Geography and Cartography, this
position is responsible for developing the collections in those fields,
and for liaison with the university’s Geography Department. This
position reports to the Head of the Document Center, and participates in
providing reference service in that department’s areas of coverage: maps
and air photos, government information, and business information.
Library faculty members develop curricula and teach credit courses and
non-credit workshops in their areas of expertise and for general library
instruction. The position supervises 1.0 FTE support staff member and
various student employees.

Qualifications:
Required: American Library Association-accredited master’s degree, or
relevant master’s degree; knowledge of map librarianship; knowledge of
GIS services and experience with GIS software such as ArcView®; high
degree of computer literacy and interest in new technologies and their
applications in academic libraries; excellent communication skills and
potential to excel as an instructor. Preferred: degree in a discipline
that emphasizes spatial data, such as geography, earth sciences, or land
use planning; demonstrated professional development activity; previous
supervisory or lead work experience. The successful candidate will
support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with education and experience.  The UO offers a
generous benefits package, which may be found at:
http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.

Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications
received by May 31, 2010 will receive priority consideration.

To Apply:
Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail to Ms. Laine Stambaugh,
Director, Library Human Resources, [log in to unmask], and include the
following: cover letter addressing your qualifications; résumé; list of
names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references
[one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor].

For complete announcement, see:
http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?subtype=administrative.

The UO is an AA/EOE, ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural
diversity.

--
Laine Stambaugh
Director, Library Human Resources
University of Oregon Libraries
541-346-1895
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