================================================ MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ================================================ Subject: Position Announcement Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 From: Brad Vogus <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> LIBRARIAN OR ARCHIVIST FOR MAPS & GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. The Arizona State University Libraries Government Documents & Maps Department values and promotes innovation and is strongly committed to top quality customer service. GENERAL INFORMATION: Arizona State University is located in the beautiful Phoenix metropolitan area with the nearby recreational opportunities of California, the Colorado River Basin, the Rocky Mountains and Mexico. This full-time Academic Professional appointment is at the Assistant or Associate rank. As the incumbent builds experience at ASU through excellent job performance, professional development and service s/he may qualify for continuing appointment and/or promotion to higher ranks. DUTIES: The Map/GIS Librarian is responsible for the daily operations of the Map Collection. The position reports to the Head, Government Documents & Maps Department. Responsibilities include the supervision of classified staff; classification and indexing of maps; instruction and reference assistance in the use of maps and geographic information; application of technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to meet users' needs; promotion of the map collection; and collection development. QUALIFICATIONS: (Your application must specifically state your qualifications in each of the following areas:) Required: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program, or, Master's degree in geography, history, or another relevant field with experience or education in acquisition, organization, management, preservation, and making available source material of significance to research; Demonstrated knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital spatial data; Demonstrated knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic information in digital form; Supervisory experience. Preferred: Academic coursework in geography, cartography, history, or related fields; Demonstrated knowledge with U.S. Federal Depository cartographic materials; Knowledge of cataloging or classification and indexing of maps or archival materials, and web site design and maintenance; Reference experience in an academic map collection; Effective communication skills. SALARY RANGE: $38,000 minimum, dependent upon qualifications and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 28, 2005, if not filled, then the first of every month thereafter until the search is closed. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Send letter of application in which you must address your specific educational background and work history as it pertains to each of the qualifications cited above, your resume, and names, addresses (include e-mail address if possible) and phone numbers of three recent professional references to Kurt R. Murphy, Associate Dean for Personnel; University Libraries, Arizona State University, Box 871006, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006. Telephone: (480) 965-3417; FAX: (480) 965-9169; E-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Full position description is available upon request. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. A background check is required for employment. OTHER INFORMATION: For more information regarding the Department of Government Documents and Maps or ASU visit our web sites: <http://www.asu.edu/lib/hayden/govdocs> and <http://www.asu.edu/>. For the Tempe and/or Phoenix area please visit <http://www.arizonaguide.com/home.asp>. ASU is an EO/AA employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce. _________________________________________ Brad Vogus Head, Government Documents & Maps Department Arizona State University Libraries Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 (480) 965-4927 fax (480) 965-9308 [log in to unmask] --