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 Maps and State Documents Librarian.
 
Duke University invites application from knowledgeable, enthusiastic, service
oriented and creative librarians with background and interest in the field of
maps, government information and new technologies.  Responsibilities:  Serves as
a member of the Public Documents and Maps Team, with primary responsibility for
the administration of the maps collection, including US and Canadian depository
maps; the North Carolina State Depository documents collection and other state
documents.  Provides high level reference services for all documents collections
(including scheduled nights, weekends and holidays). Involved in collection
development including serving as the bibliographer for geography. Responsible
for the application of new technologies to meet users needs and for the
development and servicing of the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for the
library.  Provides library user instruction, including classroom sessions,
tours, individual consultations and the preparation of guides.  Participates in
regional, national and international cooperative ventures to coordinate
collecting and services.  The Library is a selective  depository for US,
European Union and North Carolina publications with two million items in various
formats and over 140,000 maps.  Required qualifications:  MLS from an ALA
accredited program in library/information science, three years experience in
government documents and/or maps; strong background and interest in innovative
ways of using DOS and Windows hardware and software (e.g., CD-ROM, on-line
databases, Internet); strong communication, teamwork, organizational and
interpersonal skills;  demonstrated commitment to public services.  Preferred:
Knowledge of GIS (especially MapInfo, ARC/INFO);  academic training in
geography, cartography or related fields; experience with government  electronic
information resources and statistics (e.g.  census and TIGER files).  Desired:
Experience in cataloging cartographic resources.  For full position description
see http://www.duke.lib.edu/jobs. Excellent fringe benefits package.  Salary
based on education and experience, with a minimum of $30,000.  Please submit
letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references to Marion Hirsch, Interim Personnel Librarian, Box 90194, Duke
University Libraries, Durham, NC 27708-0914.  Review of applications will begin
February 15, 1996 and will continue until position is filled.  Position
available July 1.  Duke University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer