-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position available: GIS/Map Librarian Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 10:30:38 -0500 From: "Calvin, Diane L." <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Ball State University is a comprehensive regional university with approximately 18,000 students and 800 faculty. It is located 50 miles northeast of Indianapolis in Muncie, whose population numbers 70,000. The University Libraries consist of a main collection and 2 branch libraries with holdings of 1.5 million volumes. It employs 38 librarians and 77 support staff GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) AND MAP LIBRARIAN: Responsibilities: provide reference assistance and instruction with digital geospatial and traditional cartographic resources in the Geospatial Center and Map Collection (GCMC); provide general research assistance at the Bracken Library reference desk; promote use of the GCMC through exhibits, lectures, tours, and print/electronic publications; recommend service objectives, output measures, and procedures for the GCMC; build and develop GIS and cartographic resources to support the teaching, research, and service missions of the university, including digitization of appropriate print resources in the collection; supervise and train support staff; perform other duties as assigned. Minimum qualification: MLS/MLIS/MIS degree from an ALA-accredited program at time of appointment; one or more years of experience involving GIS support and training along with graphics application support and management; one or more years of experience with a library map collection; experience with ArcView 3.x, ArcGIS 8.x, and other GIS software; effective oral and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications: bachelor's degree in a discipline with an emphasis on spatial data, such as in the field of architecture, earth sciences, land use planning, or geography; experience with promoting GIS and geographical applications for use in education and research; supervisory experience; teaching and/or training experience; advanced degree in architecture, cartography, geography, or similar field that makes extensive use of GIS. Salary negotiable from a minimum of $38,000. Send a letter of application; resume; transcripts of graduate degree(s) (unofficial copies acceptable); and the names, addresses, telephone/fax numbers of three references (at least one of which is a current or former supervisor) to: Ms. Dixie D. DeWitt, Business Services Supervisor, University Libraries, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/library <http://www.bsu.edu/library>) Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Diane Calvin Pone 765-285-3327 Chair, Department of Library Service fax 765-285-2644 University Libraries email [log in to unmask] Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 The University Libraries provide services that support student pursuits for academic success and faculty endeavors for knowledge creation and classroom instruction. www.bsu.edu/library