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    From: Linda Nodine <[log in to unmask]>
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 Subject: FW: librarian job posting at Emory University
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http://web.library.emory.edu/services/hr/geospatial_data.html

The Emory University Libraries invites applications for a new geospatial data
librarian to provide GIS (geographic information systems) services to the Emory
community.  The successful candidate will have experience with geographic data
in both digital and print form. The new librarian will have the opportunity to
establish centralized GIS services. He/she will be part of the Electronic Data
Center and will collaborate with subject librarians, the library’s Digital
Programs and Systems division, and the university’s Academic and Administrative
Information Technologies division.  The librarian will interact extensively with
faculty and students across the university, e.g. the School of Public Health,
the Office of University and Community Partnerships, and departments such as
Environmental Studies, Sociology, and Political Science.  While the focus of
this position will be primarily on geospatial data, the librarian will also
serve as a resource for a small print map collection, provide some assistance
to users in need of quantitative data, and participate in other work of the
center.

Responsibilities: In providing service to Emory faculty and students (graduate
and undergraduate), the new geospatial data librarian will:

    * Identify, access, and manage geospatial data sources and attribute data
for both academic and applied research, and for instruction needs;
    * Build the library’s collection of geospatial data holdings and related
attribute data as well as identify and acquire maps needed for teaching and
research;
    * Provide instruction sessions, including overviews of GIS resources
available at the library; conduct specialized workshops on particular topics in
using GIS software (e.g. geocoding, working with coordinate systems etc.);
    * Promote the integration of GIS and maps into teaching and research;
    * Develop web applications for searching and/or distribution of geospatial
data in consultation with the library’s Digital Programs and Systems Division;
    * Collaborate on the development and implementation of library and
university projects that involve use of geospatial data; and,
    * Assist the coordinator of the Electronic Data Center in providing service
to users in need of quantitative data and participate in other work of the
center.

Qualifications:  Required:  Advanced degree in either library/information
science or a relevant subject field; relevant work experience in an academic or
research institution. Knowledge of public and proprietary resources for national
and international geospatial data; advanced skills in management and analysis of
geospatial data; advanced knowledge of ESRI’s desktop GIS software (i.e.,
ArcGIS/ArcView); and, knowledge of relevant metadata standards (e.g. FGDC, DDI)
for geospatial data. Demonstrated interest in participating in professional
activities. Preferred: Knowledge of Arc-IMS or other applications for web-based
GIS services; basic familiarity with ArcINFO; and basic familiarity with
software for statistical analysis (e.g. SAS, SPSS, and/or Stata). Experience
with other desktop GIS programs (e.g. Maptitude); experience working with
quantitative data sources of use for the social sciences; and experience
working with print map collections.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank based on qualifications and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits.  Several retirement
plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Generous support for moving expenses.

Application: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library Human
Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
30322-2870.  Applications may be faxed to 404/727-0805 or e-mailed to
[log in to unmask]  Application review begins early November and continues until
the position is successfully filled.
Environment: One of the nation’s leading research universities, Emory excels in
scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and administrative
appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic achievement of entering
students, racial and gender diversity of the faculty and students, endowment
support, and national reputation of both the university and healthcare.  The
Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries and Libraries for
health sciences, law, theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the
Emory Libraries total approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet
of manuscripts and archives. The libraries offer access to thousands of
electronic information resources. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and
Information Resources provides an integrated service environment that brings
together technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility that
includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning
classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab
and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the new Heilbrun Music
and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, and
comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless access
throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of
Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research
Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library
Federation (for more information about the libraries visit
http://web.library.emory.edu).
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages women and minority candidates.


© Emory University Libraries - 540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Georgia 30322 |
Updated: October 24, 2006

Linda J. Nodine
Human Resource Associate
General Libraries
Emory University
ph: 404-727-0240




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Could you post this position announcement on maps-l?  If you need a

different format, please let me know.   Thanks.   I am also including a link

to our website:



 



http://web.library.emory.edu/services/hr/geospatial_data.html



 



 



Linda J. Nodine



Human Resource Associate



General Libraries



Emory University



ph: 404-727-0240