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From: "Nancy Sprague" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:54:19 AM
Subject: Job posting: GIS Librarian, University of Idaho
GIS LIBRARIAN: UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO LIBRARY . Assistant professor; full faculty status, rank and responsibilities; 9-month academic year appointment. This entry-level, tenure-track position offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a university faculty member and academic librarian.
The Geospatial Information Librarian at the University of Idaho is a collaborative and energetic individual who has primary responsibility for providing a strategic vision of and leadership in developing and promoting a suite of geospatial services for faculty, staff, and students. Duties include providing reference assistance and research consultation for geospatial information; identifying and cultivating partnerships with other university programs on geospatial initiatives; participating in the creation and maintenance of metadata records for geospatial data in our geoportal (INSIDE Idaho/Northwest Knowledge Network); evaluating geospatial resources and collaborating with librarians in related subject areas to identify spatial data needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Promote GIS in the context of other value-added services provided by the Library;
Maintain and enhance INSIDE Idaho, working with external and internal constituencies;
Contribute to the success and development of the Northwest Knowledge Network through data curation and management efforts;
Work collaboratively with Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communications to advance the Library’s interests in digital publishing and data management;
Engage with instruction efforts to support research and scholarly activities;
Serve as the Library expert in matters pertaining to geospatial data
QUALIFICATIONS :
Required :
ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree
Experience with geospatial data and GIS software
Knowledge of metadata and cataloging principles
Experience with web design and understanding of emerging technologies
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively, both independently and as a collaborator
Ability to achieve success as a faculty member, meeting the requirements of scholarship, service, and outreach.
Must: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.*
Preferred :
GIS certificate or significant GIS experience
Experience in working in an academic library
Experience with using FGDC standards
Demonstrated project management skills
START DATE : September 23, 2013 .
SALARY AND BENEFITS : Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank; salary at this rank is $50,000 plus full fringe benefits. For complete information regarding benefits, please refer to this website: http://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources
TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must complete the online application available at the University of Idaho’s Human Resources site: http://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources Candidates will be asked to submit: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
CONTACT: Direct questions for additional information to:
Nancy Sprague, Chair, Selection Committee
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 2350
Moscow, ID 83844-2350
Review of applications will begin August 26, 2013
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