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GIS Librarian
( www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51292 )
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY
UW-Milwaukee Libraries
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Digital Spatial Data/GIS Librarian is responsible for the daily
operations of the Digital Spatial Data Clearinghouse. Responsibilities
include: providing direct, general, and specialized reference service to
digital spatial data collections; overseeing collection development,
metadata creation, archiving and maintaining of digital spatial data
clearinghouse materials; working with the Libraries Systems department
to keep in operational order all computer and peripheral equipment
related to the digital spatial data clearinghouse; providing digital
spatial data instruction to faculty, staff and students as requested;
consulting with Libraries staff to develop spatial data collections;
maintaining GIS web pages; serving as Libraries contact representative
to appropriate academic department(s); and providing backup general
reference services in the AGS Library. This position reports to the
Curator of the American Geographical Society Library.
Minimum Qualifications:
MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) institution; experience
with geographic information systems and digital spatial data;
demonstrated knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographic
information in digital form; experience with database and web design;
proven analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work well
independently and with others; demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively; good customer service skills.
Applications must be received on or before April 18, 2010.
Questions may be addressed to Craig Wesley, 414-229-6201 or email to
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