[gis_info] Employment Opportunity - Map and Aerial Photography Library Technician at University of Oregon

[Kathy Stroud]

Hello all,

Slightly off topic, but I would like to spread the word. The Position of Map and Aerial Photography Library Technician at the University of Oregon Libraries has been posted at http://jobs.uoregon.edu/classified.php?id=5462.

This position provides assistance to patrons using the UO Map and Aerial Photography Library (MAP Library). Duties include:
... coordinating Map and Aerial Photography Research Service (MAPRS), including answering photography reference questions and determining materials appropriate to the request; using extensive knowledge of the collection and specialized indexes and finding aids to conduct research; developing indexes and finding aids using print maps and ESRI GIS software; managing Aerial Photography holds and reserves; maintaining APRS billing database; training and overseeing students assistants in the retrieval, scanning, and refiling of Aerial Photography materials; maintaining statistics on MAPRS transactions; developing and recommending improvements to procedures and policies.
... assisting patrons in retrieval of maps, atlases, and aerial photography; responding to reference questions from governmental agencies, other libraries, and the general public; using expertise in locating and classifying cartographic materials to locate hard to find or restricted materials.
... maintaining the Aerial Photography Collection under the direction of the MAP/GIS Librarian; overseeing the housing of materials and replacing of damaged folders and shelving; assisting in inventory and weeding projects; assessing damage to cartographic materials and performing preservation activities; assisting in classifying maps; organizing and overseeing student projects.
... generating content and design for Aerial Photography web pages; assisting in maintaining MAP Collection website.

Please forward to any interested parties that may not be aware of the position.