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Subject: Map/GIS Librarian Job Posting at University of California,
Davis
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 23:24:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Linda Kennedy <[log in to unmask]>
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Below and attached is a vacancy listing for a Map/GIS Librarian position
at the University of California, Davis.
Linda M. Kennedy
Head, Government Information and Maps Department
Shields Library
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-1656; FAX (530) 752-3148
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University of California, Davis
General Library
Announcement of Vacancy
Position: Map/GIS Librarian
Salary: Assistant Librarian I to Associate Librarian V ($37,920 -
$56,256)
Open: Immediately
Scope: The Government Information and Maps Department is located in the
Peter J. Shields Library, one of five units of the UC Davis General
Library, and encompassing the Government Information, Maps, Microforms,
and
Current Periodicals Collections. The Department includes five
librarians and 8.5 FTE technical and administrative staff.
The Map Collection is the fourth largest in the UC system, consisting of
more than 250,000 sheet maps, 42,000 microfiche, 65,000 aerial
photographs, in addition to printed guides, references tools, and
atlases.
Map processing staff consists of 1 FTE Library Assistant and .5 FTE
student assistance; reporting to the department technical processing
staff
supervisor. This position reports to the Head of the Government
Information and Maps Department.
Responsibilities: We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic librarian to
manage and develop the Library's printed and digital map and aerial
photography collections, provide reference, research consultation and
user
education services for cartographic materials as well as geospatial
data,
to advise on cataloging of maps and remote sensing imagery, to develop
and
implement digitization projects for cartographic materials, and to
assist
with development and maintenance of map collection web pages.
* As subject specialist in cartography, this position is responsible for
developing the print and digital collections to support campus research
needs and interests.
* The Map/GIS Librarian is responsible for the development of the
Library's
GIS program, which consists of data collection and dissemination,
maintenance of the Library's GIS website, collaboration in campus-wide
GIS
activities, and relevant user education services.
* The Map/GIS Librarian has primary responsibility for reference and
consultation assistance to users of cartographic and geospatial data.
* The MAP/GIS librarian assists in the development of standards for
bibliographic access for the collection, including metadata standards
for
digital materials, and advises on the processing of cartographic
materials.
* The Map/GIS Librarian provides course-related and other instruction
for
the maps collection, develops user guides and may participate in other
library instructional activities.
* The Map/GIS Librarian participates in planning, design and maintenance
of
the Map Collection web site.
* The Map/GIS Librarian develops and implements map digitization
projects in
consultation with departmental and library staff.
* The Map/GIS Librarian also participates in providing reference service
for
government information, maps, and microforms. Schedule includes
occasional
evening and weekend assignments.
Required Qualifications: Graduate degree in librarianship from an
ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of
maps and cartographic resources. Familiarity with geographic information
systems (GIS) and digital spatial data. Strong commitment to providing
excellent public service. Knowledge of computing technology and data
formats, including geospatial data applications. Ability to develop and
deliver discipline-related instruction to faculty and students. Ability
to
work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty and staff in a
rapidly changing, complex and multi-cultural environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Academic background in earth sciences or
geography. Experience providing public service for cartographic
materials
in an academic library. Experience in user instruction. Experience in
developing library collections. Strong computer skills, including
experience in web site design and maintenance.
The Environment: The UC Davis General Library (www.lib.ucdavis.edu)
ranks
among the top 40 research libraries in North America, with current
holdings of over 2.9 million volumes, including over 41,000 currently
received serials. The General Library is an active partner with the
California Digital Library (http://www.cdlib.org/), and is currently
embarking on several digital library collections initiatives.
The University of California, Davis campus (www.ucdavis.edu) is a
multicultural environment that supports equality and respect for
differences based on gender, cultural ethnicity, level of disability and
sexual preference and has a strong commitment to create a diverse
community of faculty, staff and students. It has an enrollment of over
29,000 students, offering a range of academic programs including
Colleges
of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Letters &
Science; Schools of Management, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and
several research institutes such as the Bodega Marine Laboratory.
Davis is a pleasant, environment-oriented community of 62,000 in a
college-town setting. Davis is ideally located for many recreational,
cultural, and professional activities. It is within easy driving
distance
of Sacramento, California's capital city, and the Sierra Nevada
Mountains/Lake Tahoe area, Berkeley, San Francisco, the Napa Valley wine
country, and the Pacific Coastal areas. The University and surrounding
communities sponsor a wide range of cultural events.
Benefits: Librarians are academic appointees. They earn 24 days of
vacation and 12 days of sick leave per annum. The University has an
excellent retirement system that is coordinated with Social Security.
Several health, dental, and vision plans are currently provided by the
University. Group term life insurance and reduced enrollment fees are
available.
To Apply: Cover letters should include a statement indicating how
applicant's credentials and experience meet the posted requirements for
this position.
Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers and e?mail addresses of three references (including
current supervisor) to:
Debbie Ojakangas
Library Administration
University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
Phone: (530) 752-3444
Fax: (530) 752-6899
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Screening of applications will begin September 15, 2003 and the position
is
open until filled. This position is covered by a collective bargaining
agreement.
The University of California does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
age, veteran's status, medical condition, ancestry, or marital status.
The
University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Call (530) 752-2071 for more information. Speech or hearing
impaired persons may dial (530) 752-7320 (TDD).
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