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Subject: MAP/GIS Librarian: Eugene, OR (closes: 10/15/04)
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 13:42:48 -0500
From: Zellmer, Linda R <[log in to unmask]>
This was sent to me for distribution to various lists. Linda Zellmer
MAP/GIS Librarian
University of Oregon Libraries
Eugene, OR
The University of Oregon Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and
user-oriented colleague for the position of the David and Nancy Petrone
MAP/GIS Librarian. The incumbent in this endowed position will manage
the Libraries' Map and Aerial Photography (MAP) Collection, lead its
geographic information system (GIS) program, and participate in a wide
range of services and professional responsibilities in a dynamic
environment. The MAP Collection, with 400,000 maps, 500,000 air photos,
and numerous GIS datasets, has one of the largest collections of
geographic resources in the country and is used heavily by researchers
on campus and within the Pacific Northwest. Special areas of strength
include maps of the western U.S., Americas and Europe, aerial
photography of Oregon from 1929 to the present, and 4,000 atlases and
reference books.
Responsibilities:
This 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: ALA-accredited MLIS 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.
Salary & Benefits:
$34,000 minimum depending on prior experience, education, and/or rank.
Benefits include family and domestic partners medical/dental plans (Blue
Shield/Blue Cross). Retirement is fully paid by the state. No state
sales tax. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 15 hours per month, sick
leave at 8 hours per month. Low staff tuition rates are available for
employees and family members for continuing education throughout the
Oregon University System.
Librarians hold academic faculty status with rank, but are non-tenured.
Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library
standards for promotion and retention is expected.
Application Deadline:
Applications received by 5:00 p.m., October 15, 2004, will receive
priority consideration.
To Apply:
Electronic applications (in the form of Word documents) are strongly
encouraged, but should be followed by a hard copy with signatures. Send
cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of four references to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library
Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR
97403-1299. (541) 346-1895 (voice); (541) 346-3485 (fax);
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For more information, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/mapgis04.html.
The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural
diversity.
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Laine Stambaugh
Director, Library Human Resources
University of Oregon Libraries
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
(541) 346-1895 (voice)
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