================================================ MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ================================================ Subject: Ref Librarian / Environmental and GeoSciences Liaison, Western Carolina Univ. Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 From: Brian Sealy <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY Cullowhee, North Carolina Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic and knowledgeable reference librarian to join its collegial, service-oriented staff. This librarian will participate in the full range of reference and instructional activities and will provide the following services to students and faculty in the environmental and geo sciences: specialized reference and instruction, collection development including the paper and digital map collections, assistance for students and faculty in mapping data elements using geographical information systems and other applicable software, also maintaining and further developing Internet access to digital cartographic data. This position reports to the Head of Reference and includes evening and weekend service. Hunter Library’s size and culture allow for involvement in many areas, and the Library faculty are highly engaged in planning and policy-making. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; good oral and written communication skills; planning and organizational skills; and an ability to work effectively with teaching faculty, students, and library faculty and staff. At least one of the following qualifications is required, although preference will be given to candidates with strengths in more than one of these areas: * Demonstrated knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital spatial data. * Knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic information in digital form. * Academic coursework in geography, cartography or environmental sciences. Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Federal Depository Cartographic materials and web site design and maintenance; reference experience in an academic map collection. Please submit letter of application, resume and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Chair, Reference Librarian/Environmental and GeoSciences Liaison Search Committee Hunter Library, Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC 28723 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Minimum salary is $ 40,000. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with a generous 24 days of vacation leave annually. Choice of retirement plans includes Fidelity, Lincoln, TIAA-CREF, VALIC, or the North Carolina State retirement system. Hunter Library shares an online catalog with two other university libraries that comprise the Western North Carolina Library Network. Western Carolina University (www.wcu.edu) is one of the 16 senior institutions of the University of North Carolina and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Western is a fast growing, regional comprehensive university with approximately 8,700 students. The university is located in one of the major recreational areas in the Southeast, situated between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. While in a rural setting, the university is only one hour from Asheville and three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte. --