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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:09:09 -0500
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

TITLE: Maps/GIS Librarian

RESPONSIBILITIES: Texas Tech University Libraries seeks a highly motivated
individual to be responsible for a wide-range of Maps and GIS service at
this Library.  Under the direction of the Assistant Head of Information
Services for Documents and Maps, this position will supervise the processing
and handling of maps and GIS material and be in charge of the GIS Lab.  This
position also will supervise one Senior Library Specialist.  The applicant
will contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures;
train and supervise staff; and participate in Libraries and departmental
committees and task forces.  This position works in cooperation with other
Libraries staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree or international
equivalent; good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills; ability to train others; and demonstrated potential
for professional development and growth.  Preferred: Experience with Maps or
GIS, experience with OCLC or other major bibliographic utility, experience
with an integrated library system, and supervisory experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Depending on qualifications and experience,
$30,000-$33,900 as an Assistant Librarian or $34,000-$39,500 as an Associate
Librarian.  Comprehensive benefits include choice of retirement programs,
including TIAA-CREF; 13 state holidays; developmental leave opportunities;
moving allowance; and no state or local income tax.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Texas Tech University (<http://www.texastech.edu/>) is
a state-supported institution with an enrollment of 25,000.  It offers a
wide range of academic programs in thirteen colleges and schools, including
law and medicine.  There are approximately 100 master's degree programs and
over 50 at the doctoral level.  Texas Tech is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, and the Big 12 Plus
Library Consortium.  The newly renovated University Library
(<http://www.lib.ttu.edu/>) has over 2.1 million volumes and an annual
budget of over $9 million.  Lubbock has a metropolitan population of 224,000
and is the regional center for education, agriculture, health care, banking,
and business.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Send letter of application indicating
qualifications and interest in the position, current resume, and names and
contact information of three references to the Human Resources Office, Texas
Tech University, Box 40002, Lubbock, Texas  79409-0002.  Electronic
submissions are welcome and should be sent to [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please address all correspondence to the
Search Committee Chair, and specify the title of the position.  Review of
applications will continue until position is filled.  Texas Tech University
is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.

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