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>Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:11:24 -0500
>From: Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Position Available -- Penn State Univ.
>The following position will be advertised in the November 6 issue of the
>Chronicle of Higher Education:
>
>LIBRARIAN (MAPS) AND HEAD OF CARTOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES, THE
>PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES seeks an energetic and creative
>librarian to provide leadership in cartographic information services and
>to oversee the Maps Library at University Park. The largest cartographic
>collection in Pennsylvania, the Maps Library has over 200,000 maps and
>atlases supplemented by a large reference collection. A new Maps Library
>will open in Spring 1999. The Maps Librarian is expected to possess
>expertise in paper and electronic resources related to maps and geo-spatial
>data. The Libraries participates in partnerships to provide access to
>GIS software and data, and seeks to expand these initiatives.
>The Maps Librarian will serve as the Libraries' liaison to a number of
>statewide GIS initiatives such as PASDA (Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access)
>and provide leadership for the Libraries in national and digital
>cartographic initiatives. The University Libraries is an U.S. Federal
>Depository Library (80%) and Canadian map depository.
>Primary responsibilities:
>Oversee daily operations and staff of the Maps Library; provide a
>full range of cartographic reference and instructional services,
>including geographic information systems (GIS), geo-spatial datafiles,
>and digital maps; develop partnerships and outreach to
>cartographic data users across the University and the State;
>select geo-spatial data and materials for the Maps Library
>collection; coordinate selection of maps and data with other
>subject libraries. The Maps Librarian will report to the Head of
>Subject Libraries.
>Requirements:
>ALA accredited MLS or equivalent; demonstrated ability in maps or
>geography-related reference and instructional services; excellent
>interpersonal, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills. Three
>years minimum professional library experience; a high degree of computer
>literacy, including a working knowledge of mapping and GIS software and
>technology; ability to collaborate with others. Supervisory and budgetary
>experience is desirable. This is a tenure track faculty position. Salary
>and rank commensurate with experience.
>Excellent fringe benefits include: liberal vacation; excellent insurance;
>State or TIAA/CREF retirement options and educational privilege.
>Penn State University Libraries is a member of ARL, OCLC, RLG, and the
>Digital Library Federation. Collections exceed four million volumes.
>The University Libraries are located at University Park and 23
>campuses throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information
>see http://www.libraries.psu.edu/>HTTP://WWW.LIBRARIES.PSU.EDU.
>To apply, send letter of application, resume and the names and
>addresses of three references to Nancy Slaybaugh, Manager,
>Libraries Human Resources, Pennsylvania State University,
>University Park, PA 16802. Review of applications will begin on
>November 30, 1998, and continue until the position is filled. Penn State
>is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity
>of its workforce.
>
>June Owens
>Human Resources Assistant
>Penn State University Libraries
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