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Subject: Map Librarian Notice of Vacancy
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 10:07:01 -0800 (PST)
From: "A. Zald" <[log in to unmask]>
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CC: Charles Chamberlin <[log in to unmask]>
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An excellent opportunity - for additional information please see
http://www.washington.edu/admin/libjobs/030227MapLibn.html
My apologies for any cross-postings.
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Anne E. Zald, Head
Maps & Cartographic Information Services
University of Washington Libraries
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206-543-2725
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
February 27, 2003
TITLE: Map Librarian
LOCATION: Map Collection & Cartographic Information Services
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The University of Washington Libraries seeks a dynamic and energetic
librarian to provide reference, research consultation, and user
education
services for cartographic materials as well as geospatial data and
applications; to catalog maps and remote sensing imagery; and to assist
with web development and maintenance. Under the general direction of
the
Head, Map Collection and Cartographic Information Services, the Map
Librarian participates in building user-centered services and
collections
for a multi-disciplinary clientele.
The Map Collection & Cartographic Information Services houses a large
collection of more than 260,000 maps, remote sensing imagery including
more than 80,000 aerial photographs, atlases and gazetteers, and
geospatial data, hosts the Washington Geospatial Data Archive
(http://wagda.lib.washington.edu), and serves as a software distribution
point for the campus's ESRI site license. Primary users of the
collections come from a wide variety of academic areas, including forest
resources, geography, earth and space sciences, and urban planning. The
Map Collection has been designated by the Washington State Library as
the
state regional map depository for mapping products of the U.S.
Geological
Survey and the Government Printing Office. The Map Collection also
serves
as a U.S. Geological Survey Earth Science Information Center (ESIC),
making available free USGS brochures and fact sheets to the public.
Additional information about the Map Collection & Cartographic
Information
Services is available at http://www.lib.washington.edu/maps/.
The University of Washington Libraries is the premier academic library
in
the Pacific Northwest and supports the research, teaching, and learning
needs associated with a large, comprehensive university located in a
major
urban area. Additional information about the University and Libraries
can
be found at the following Web sites:
http://www.washington.edu/uwin/
http://www.lib.washington.edu/
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides reference and consultation assistance to users with
cartographic materials and geospatial data. Provides course-related
instruction and participates in other user education activities.
2. Work closely with primary users in a wide variety of academic
areas including forest resources, geography, earth and space sciences,
and
urban planning.
3. Catalogs maps and remote sensing imagery. Creates and reviews
metadata for digital geospatial data. Oversees processing of
cartographic
materials and creation of local finding aids (remote sensing, aerial
photography, etc.). Supervises student assistants.
4. Participates in collection development for cartographic materials
(maps, atlases, remote sensing images) and geospatial data.
5. Maintains current awareness of software, hardware, and data
capabilities and availability, including Internet resources.
6. Participates in planning, design, and maintenance of the Map
Collection web site.
7. May provide reference service in other service units.
8. Serves on Libraries and University committees as appropriate.
Maintains a broad understanding of Libraries' operations, policies,
priorities and objectives and contributes to these as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information
studies degree.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of maps and cartographic resources.
3. Experience providing public service in a library setting.
4. Successful completion of at least one graduate level cataloging
course or one year cataloging experience.
5. Knowledge of computing technology, including geospatial data
applications.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. The ability to interact positively and productively with library
colleagues.
Preferred:
1. Experience or coursework with geographic information systems (GIS)
and digital spatial data.
2. Academic background in earth sciences or geography, or experience
in a field that utilizes cartographic materials.
3. Public service experience with cartographic materials in a
research library.
4. Experience with staff training and/or user instruction.
5. Collection development experience.
6. Supervisory experience.
7. Working knowledge of AACR2, Library of Congress Rule
Interpretations, and Library of Congress Subject Headings,
especially as applied to special materials such as cartographic
materials.
8. Strong computer skills especially in a networked environment.
9. Web site design, development, and maintenance experience.
SALARY: $35,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications and background.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard
Group,
SAFECO Mutual Funds and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.
Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave
at
the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.
APPLY TO: Charles E. Chamberlin
Deputy Director of Libraries
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900
Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including
a
work telephone number and email address, salary requirements, and the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who
are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, applications should be received
no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2003.
University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is:
http://www.lib.washington.edu
The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.
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