GIS Librarian [Milwaukee]

The American Geographical Society Library, UW-Milwaukee Libraries, isseeking a creative, enthusiastic librarian to assist the many groupsactive in GIS related instruction and research across the UWM campus.The American Geographical Society Library, one of North America’sforemost geography and map collections, was transferred to theUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries in 1978 from the Society’sheadquarters in New York City, where it had resided since 1851. The AGSLibrary has been actively involved in providing digital spatial dataservices for nearly two decades. This full-time Academic Professionalposition is at the Associate rank. As the incumbent builds experience atUWM through excellence in job performance, professional development andservice, s/he may qualify for continuing appointment and/or promotion tohigher ranks.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Digital Spatial Data/GIS Librarian is responsible for the dailyoperations of the Digital Spatial Data Clearinghouse. Responsibilitiesinclude: providing direct, general, and specialized reference service todigital spatial data collections; overseeing collection development,metadata creation, archiving and maintaining of digital spatial dataclearinghouse materials; working with the Libraries Systems departmentto keep in operational order all computer and peripheral equipmentrelated to the digital spatial data clearinghouse; providing digitalspatial 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 representativeto appropriate academic department(s); and providing backup generalreference services in the AGS Library. This position reports to theCurator of the American Geographical Society Library.

Minimum Qualifications:
MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited (or equivalent) institution; experiencewith geographic information systems and digital spatial data;demonstrated knowledge of maps in traditional formats and cartographicinformation in digital form; experience with database and web design;proven analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work wellindependently and with others; demonstrated ability to communicateeffectively; good customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in geography, cartography or related discipline; experienceworking in an academic or research library; and supervisory experience.

Please Note
For this position, applicants are required to applyonline. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attachany required documents. The process is complete when the message “Yourapplication has been submitted” is displayed and you receive aconfirmation number. It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who areapplicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation inapplying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or414-229-4463. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of theneed to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’sdisability.