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Theresa Stark

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Map Librarian

St. Lawrence University invites applications and nominations for a
GIS/Map Librarian to provide expertise and leadership in expanding and
promoting GIS services and managing the libraries’ map collections.
This is a 12-month appointment, with faculty status.  Salary from the
mid-30’s, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The GIS/Map Librarian will work with faculty and students in classrooms
and in the library’s GIS computer lab, offering instruction and
assistance with spatial analysis and applications of geospatial data,
and contributing to related curriculum development.

Reporting to the University Librarian, the GIS/Map Librarian will work
closely with faculty associated with the University’s Integrated Science
Education Initiative (ISEI) and with the GIS/GPS Science Instrumentation
Technician.  A principal component of GIS services at St. Lawrence
University is the development of a Natural History Database of
georeferenced spatial data for a 76-acre preserve adjacent to campus.
The GIS/Map Librarian will oversee the planning, design, and
implementation of the Natural History Database; maintain quality control
of data and metadata; and ensure ongoing and archival access to data via
the campus network. In addition, the GIS/Map Librarian will coordinate
the overall selection and organization of the libraries’ geospatial data
collections.

As a member of the Library Faculty, the GIS/Map Librarian will also
participate in the planning and provision of  GIS-related reference and
public service activities in Launders Science Library. The GIS/Map
Librarian will be a member of the Libraries’ Systems Team, a GIS liaison
with the Information Technology Department, and a participant in campus
committee work.

ALA accredited MLS or equivalent required, second master's degree in a
subject field preferred. Two years academic or work experience with
geospatial and numeric data resources; demonstrated commitment to patron
service; excellent communication skills; ability to excel in an
instructional setting; demonstrated ability to provide leadership in
project management; high degree of computer literacy and interest in new
technologies and their applications in academic libraries; demonstrated
familiarity with geospatial software such as ArcView, ARC/INFO, ERDAS or
Idrisi.

Application review will begin immediately. Send letter of application,
resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Bart
Harloe, University Librarian, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.

St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest continuously
coeducational institution of higher learning in New York State. See the
SLU Home Page at http://web.stlawu.edu and the SLU Library Home Page at
http://web.stlawu.edu/library/index.html   SLU is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities,
veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.