The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seek an
Interdisciplinary GIS Library Fellow for a two year appointment as a Contract
Librarian serving as the inaugural Fellow for the USC Libraries'
FellowshipProgram. The Fellowship Program aims to provide
Fellows with a strong foundation in the principles
andpractices of academic research librarianship as well as
an opportunity to learn about specialization within
theprofession.
The Interdisciplinary GIS Library Fellow will focus on developing competencies
in GIS andlibrary services for supporting spatial research
across a range of academic disciplines.During the first
year of the appointment, the Fellow will work in a variety of library units to
support GIS andother spatial information needs. At the end
of the first year, the Fellow will generate a report with findings
andrecommendations. Over the course of the second year, the
Fellow will propose and implement Library approved GIS-related projects and
initiatives. Implementation of projects may consist of creating
onlinelearning modules, conducting workshops in conjunction
with key GIS stakeholders across campus, geocodingunique
library collections, or planning library events. The Fellow will be expected
to develop and promoteGIS-specific library data services
and spatial literacy across campus. The Fellow will also contribute to
librarywide reference and instruction initiatives and may be assigned
collection development duties.
USC Libraries will provide the Fellow with training and mentoring. The Fellow
is also eligible for professionaldevelopment support.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Reporting to the Fellowship Program Advisor, the Interdisciplinary GIS Library
Fellow will:
* Develop competencies in GIS and spatial research skills across a range of academic disciplines,material types, and library settings
* Provide GIS and spatial reference and instruction
* As directed, evaluate, develop, and maintain the geospatial resources and librarycollections andservices
* Under direction from the Fellowship Program Advisor, implement Library-approvedprojects and initiatives• Assist with promoting and developing GIS-specific data services within the USC Libraries
* Participate in training (including GIS-related) programs, mentoring, and targeteddevelopment opportunities
* Contribute to library-wide reference and instruction initiatives and collectiondevelopment duties, asassigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION
Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S.
equivalent is typically requiredfor a librarian appointment
at USC. Less than one year experience as a professional librarian. In
addition,candidates must have demonstrated:
* Basic understanding of ARC-GIS software and/or other statistical software (SPSS, SAS, Stata)
* Knowledge of the principles of librarianship including: traditional and electronic information resources,information literacy, reference, instruction, collection development and cataloging
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* The ability to work independently as well as with colleagues and library users fromdiverse backgrounds
* Capability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively and meet deadlines
* A strong public service orientation and the ability to work in a collegial, collaborativeand diverseenvironment
* Commitment to diversity, open communication, and academic excellence
* Interest in professional development and contribution.
Desirable qualifications:
* Degree or certificate in Geography, Spatial Analysis, GIS or a related field
* Knowledge of foreign languages, especially Chinese, Japanese and Korean, Latin, or German
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