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Subject: Job posting: GIS/Maps Librarian (Univ. of MD, USA)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:52:17 -0400
From: Michael Fry <[log in to unmask]>
Organization: UMD Libraries
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University of Maryland Libraries
TITLE
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Maps Librarian
CATEGORY
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Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment)
SALARY
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Commensurate with qualifications and experience;
comprehensive benefits.
Environment
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The Government Documents & Maps collection contains more
than two million government documents and nearly 500,000
maps. It serves as the Regional Federal Depository Library
for Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. For
more information, please visit the department's website at
www.lib.umd.edu/GOV.
Responsibilities
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In a team-based environment, this entry-level position
provides GIS and maps-related reference and consultation
assistance to users; maintains GIS workstations by
troubleshooting hardware, installing software, coordinating
technical support, and making recommendations for software
purchases and upgrades; develops and teaches GIS workshops,
course-specific sessions, and customized seminars for the
broader university and external community; maintains and
enhances the GIS/Maps website; designs and produces course
materials and resource guides. Promotes GIS services and
the Map Collection through outreach activities, creating
exhibits and planning promotional events. Participates in
campus-wide and other collaborations to expand GIS services
and develop digitization priorities for cartographic
maerials. Staffs the Government Documents & Maps reference
desk. Provides staff training and peer training as needed.
Contibutes to collection development initiatives for
cartographic materials, GIS related texts, and data sets.
Qualifications
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Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library
program or equivalent. Knowledge of maps and other
cartographic information resources. Familiarity with GIS
software applications and digital and spatial data; solid
working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and HTML.
Strong commitment to providing quality public service.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: Undergraduate degree in geography or a related field.
Experience
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Demonstrated ability using GIS applications, specifically
ArcView software; familiarity with digital spatial data,
computer hardware, and technical requirements for GIS.
Demonstrated ability developing databases and creating
spreadsheets and Web pages. Experience with developing
course-related materials and presenting general GIS
instruction sessions.
Preferred: Experience providing public service for
cartographic materials in all formats in an academic
library. Collection development experience.
Applications
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For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and
names/addresses of three references by July 12, 2004.
Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to: Ray
Foster, Library Personnel, McKeldin Library, University of
Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Fax: 301-314-9960 or
email to [log in to unmask] UM Libraries' web site:
www.lib.umd.edu.
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
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Marianne Ryan
Head, Government Documents & Maps
4120A McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
VOICE 301.405.9169
FAX 301.314.5651
EMAIL [log in to unmask]
URL http://www.lib.umd.edu/GOV
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