-------- Original Message -------- 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 ------------------ Please pardon duplicate postings. (And please don't reply/apply to this address.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- University of Maryland Libraries TITLE ===== Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Maps Librarian CATEGORY ========= Non-Tenured Faculty, Full-Time (12 Month Appointment) SALARY ====== Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive benefits. Environment =========== 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 ================ 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 =============== 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 ========== 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 ============= 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. --------------------------------- 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