-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Map Librarian position at University of Florida Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 12:44:56 -0400 From: Jimmie Lundgren <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seek a customer service oriented individual to lead, develop, and manage the Map and Imagery Library, the largest map library in the southeastern U.S. and the fifth largest academic map library in the United States. Working as a member of the Spatial Information Services Team in the Government Documents Department, the Map Librarian (LP#00006570) will provide patrons in-depth reference service, research assistance, and instruction in the use and interpretation of all materials, from antique paper maps to digital satellite images. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the library that include but are not limited to: organization, patron assistance, circulation, collection development, and processing. The Map Librarian will work with the Catalog and Metadata Department to identify and set priorities for cataloging items in the collection. In addition, the incumbent will supervise the Map and Imagery Library's Web activities. As a tenure track library faculty member the individual will be expected to meet the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of professional responsibility and working relationships, professional development and scholarship, and service to the Library, the University, the State, and the profession. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides reference services, individual consultations and instruction to faculty, staff and students for Map and Imagery and Government Documents collections. Coordinates with Technology Services to acquire, process, and catalog Map and Imagery Library materials. Supervises and coordinates the efforts of three fulltime Map and Imagery Library staff members and multiple student assistants to achieve service, collection, and processing goals. Coordinates with library colleagues and area studies centers and programs to develop specialized collections. Collaborates with the Spatial Information Services Team and Digital Library Center on the planning and implementation of digital spatial and numeric data collection initiatives, policies, and procedures that utilize Map and Imagery Library resources. Participates in planning, policy formation, and decision making related to Government Documents services, collections and new technologies. Works with other departments to develop and implement grants as appropriate. Participates in Library, University, and professional committees. Works towards meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion, including: publishing and other professional activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: 1. Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or in another relevant field, such as Geography, Geomatics, Urban Planning, etc. 2. Academic or work experience with map collections. 3. Demonstrated supervisory skills. 4. Strong public services approach and outlook. 5. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and co-workers. 7. Demonstrated potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion. Preferred: 1. Previous academic/research library experience. 2. Previous cataloging experience. 3. Familiarity with current GIS, remote sensing, and database development terms and concepts. 4. Previous experience developing and maintaining Web-based information delivery. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution in the state of Florida with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of nearly 48,000. It ranks tenth nationally in size of student body and eighth nationally in the number of merit scholars enrolled in the freshmen class. The University is a member of the Association of American Universities and offers the Ph.D. degree in 86 fields and the Master's degree in 105 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu. The George A. Smathers Libraries are members of the Research Libraries Group, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries. The library staff consists of more than 300 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu. The Documents Department, a Regional Federal Depository Library, selects publications and maps from nearly all levels of government and all countries. Mirroring this diversity, the department is actually five units: 1) Federal (U.S. Government materials), 2) State (Florida), 3) Foreign and International, 4) Florida Planning/Local Documents, and 5) Spatial Information Service, which includes Maps and Imagery, and Spatial Data Resources. The Map & Imagery Library, located in the Marston Science Library, has close to 400,000 aerial photographs and satellite images, plus 2,000 atlases. It is the largest map library in the southeastern U.S. and the fifth largest academic map library in the United States. Recently, the Map Library added its 500,000th and 500,001st maps to the collection http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/maps. BENEFITS Twenty-two vacation days, nine paid holidays and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; no state or local income tax. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are encouraged. Please reply by e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter, resume and list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Please include a 250-word essay expressing your opinion on the topic "The role of the map librarian in an increasingly digital academic environment". Apply by July 1, 2006 (applications will be reviewed as received). Refer to Position 036303. Send all required application materials to Brian Keith at: [log in to unmask]