Geographic Information Systems Librarian

The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries invites dynamic and
innovative librarians to
apply for our Geographic Information Systems Librarian position.  This
position provides
expertise and leadership in developing, promoting and expanding GIS services
to the UTA
community.  Responsibilities include providing GIS instruction to faculty
and students,
collaborating with faculty and library staff to assimilate GIS based
instruction into
applicable coursework, and promoting the use of library and university GIS
facilities and
courses.  The GIS Librarian gives special attention to the assessment of
student and faculty
needs, training and consultation.

As a member of the Information Literacy Program, the Geographic Information
Systems Librarian
is one of four full-time professionals and one library assistant within a
creative program that
enables and promotes effective information seeking and critical thinking
skills.  This position
offers the opportunity of developing original ideas and pursuing new
initiatives that will shape
the future of instructional services at UTA.

Working hours may include nights and weekends, depending on the community's
instruction needs.

Required Qualifications.  ALA-accredited Masters degree by date hired; High
degree of computer
literacy and experience with relevant computer technologies, including
ArcGIS or ArcView and
database systems and management; Understanding of the application of GIS in
a variety of
disciplines; Effective combination of interpersonal and technical skills
including strong
analytical and quantitative skills and spatial literacy; Demonstrated
leadership and the
ability to identify priorities, learn quickly and manage time effectively as
well as excellent
oral, written and graphic communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications.  Academic or work-related experience with GIS
software, data and
statistical analysis; Teaching experience in an academic library or related
environment;
Understanding of geospatial metadata standards and practices; Knowledge of
geospatial and
numeric data resources and the ability to work with many formats of data, to
manipulate it
into standard formats used by GIS and other mapping software; Knowledge of
government
information resources and collection development experience in a science or
social science
discipline; Previous experience with outreach and marketing services to
faculty; Knowledge
of current learning, teaching and information literacy theories, standards
and practices;
Experience with needs assessment and program development and the ability to
provide leadership
in project management; Interest in emerging computer technologies and their
applications in
academic libraries; Ability to develop multimedia presentations while
addressing various
learning and teaching styles; Experience with the design and development of
training tools,
learning aids, assignments and web pages; Desire and enthusiasm to learn and
work independently
and through teams in a challenging and rapidly changing environment.

Salary.  Minimum $40,000, with professional rank and salary determined by
credentials and
experience.

The UTA Libraries is committed to the professional development and training
of staff.  Applicants
with high interest and who meet the required qualifications are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Consideration of applicants will begin October 21st, 2002 and will continue
until the position
is filled.  A letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of
three references should be sent to Julie S. Alexander, Assistant Director;
UTA Libraries;
Box 19497; Arlington, TX 76019-0497.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code
51.215,
which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

The University of Texas at Arlington is an urban university located in the
Dallas/Fort Worth
metropolitan area.  The Libraries' homepage may be browsed at
http://www.uta.edu/library/ <http://www.uta.edu/library/> .
The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer.