----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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