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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
 
Position:     Geographic Information Systems Librarian, Librarian I or II
              Geosciences and Map Library
 
Available:    Immediately
 
Description:    This position is responsible for the design, launching,
and management of an automated cartographic information service,
incorporating both electronic and traditional resources in a campus-wide
networked environment, and provides ongoing reference, research
consultation, and instruction to users and library staff.  Princeton
University is a member of the ARL-GIS Literacy Project.  The service is to
be developed via partnerships within and outside of the library.  This
position will be housed in the Geosciences Library, but collaboration with
the Social Science Data Center, other subject libraries, Library Systems
staff, and academic departments is vital.  This position assists with the
selection of data, software, and hardware for GIS; catalogs and organizes
the digital collection and makes it available for use; designs and
delivers instructional short courses in GIS tools and data for patrons and
staff, and acts as a consultant to patrons needing special assistance for
courses or projects integrating GIS; hires, trains, and supervises student
staff to assist with GIS, and continues to develop the cartographic web
site (http://www.princeton.edu/~geolib) as a part of the service.  In
addition, this librarian assists in the operation of the Geosciences
Library, in library planning and projects, collection development,
reference, outreach, local cataloging, and supervision of staff, and
will deputize for the Geosciences Librarian, to whom this position
reports. The Geosciences Library is a branch library with over 75,000
volumes and 1,400 serial subscriptions.  Located within the library is the
Map Collection containing 294,000 maps and related materials in all
subject areas.
 
Required:  An ALA accredited MLS degree; academic or work-related
experience with GIS software and data, statistics, and cartographic design
concepts; appropriate computer ability (Windows, NT, Unix, networking);
demonstrated ability to use computer and Internet information systems
including the Web; educational or work-related background in geography,
social sciences, or geosciences. Individual selected must have strong
interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); ability to plan
effectively and to organize work efficiently; flexibility; and the ability
to work well under pressure.  Must have a demonstrated commitment to
delivering user-oriented service and training; the ability to work
independently and collaboratively with all levels of users and staff; and
eagerness to work as part of a team.  Strongly preferred is a knowledge
of maps and a strong interest in and enthusiasm for working with them in
all formats and helping others to use them.  Knowledge of government
documents and cataloging is helpful.
 
Benefits:   Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid
holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health
coverage insurance, and disability insurance, all paid for by the
University.
 
Salary & Rank:   Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
 
 
Review of applications will begin on December 31, 1997 and will continue
until the job is filled.  Nominations and applications (resume and the
names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references to be
contacted) should be sent to:
 
        Search Committee for GIS Librarian
        c/o Human Resources Librarian
        Princeton University Library
        One Washington Road
        Princeton, New Jersey  08544
 
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER