LISTSERV mailing list manager LISTSERV 16.5

Help for CODE4LIB Archives


CODE4LIB Archives

CODE4LIB Archives


CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG


View:

Message:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

By Topic:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

By Author:

[

First

|

Previous

|

Next

|

Last

]

Font:

Proportional Font

LISTSERV Archives

LISTSERV Archives

CODE4LIB Home

CODE4LIB Home

CODE4LIB  December 2012

CODE4LIB December 2012

Subject:

Job: Geographic Information Systems Coordinator at Vanderbilt University Libraries

From:

[log in to unmask]

Reply-To:

Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]>

Date:

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:43:41 -0000

Content-Type:

text/plain

Parts/Attachments:

Parts/Attachments

text/plain (110 lines)

Vanderbilt University Libraries seeks an energetic and
talented colleague for the position of Geographic Information Systems
Coordinator. Reporting to the Director for Scholarly
Communication, the GIS Coordinator provides consulting services and
educational outreach to departments and schools at the university as the
leader of a library-wide GIS program. As a member of an evolving scholarly
communications team, the GIS Coordinator will provide consultation and support
to faculty, staff, and students across the university to assist with their
teaching and research. The Coordinator must work collaboratively with other
departments--academic, administrative, and library--to promote the use of GIS
as a research tool and methodology. The GIS Coordinator is responsible for
planning, creating, implementing, and teaching GIS technologies and
facilitating software and data access through both individual and classroom
training sessions. The Coordinator will play an active role in sharing
information, training, developing service priorities, conducting research into
emerging GIS standards, and creating proposals for further development and
support. The GIS Coordinator will also act as the manager of the Census
Information Center and will work in conjunction with the Census Bureau to
serve Census data users on campus. The CIC manager will provide consultation
and support with regard to accessing and manipulating Census data.

  
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  
**Reference, research assistance and instruction**  
• Provides assistance to members of the university community in finding
geospatial data, and data that can be used in geospatial analyses

• Provides assistance in the use of software for geospatial analysis and
cartographic display

• Provides instruction to groups in the use and acquisition of GIS software
and geospatial data

• Teaches members of the university community to develop geospatial mash-ups
using Google Maps and other sources of GIS data

• Manages the Vanderbilt Census Information Center

• Provides assistance and instructions to members of the university community
in accessing and manipulating Census data

  
**Participation in library-wide data and GIS development**  
• Develops, implements and coordinates library-wide GIS activities and
services

• Assesses the needs of the GIS user community and recommends and participates
in software, hardware, and data acquisition

• Develops and maintains a campus web-based gateway to a collection of digital
geospatial data, including locally produced data as well as commercial,
government, and other institutional data

• Develops web presence on the Heard Library website for information regarding
GIS and the Census and collaborates with library staff in related areas to
develop a web presence for the Library's broader data services

• Assists with adding location-based social networking, where appropriate, to
mobile library web services

• Develops methodologies for assessing the success of the geographic
information system services, and identifies means for improvement

  
**Participation in campus-wide GIS activities**  
• Serves as campus-wide leader and coordinator for GIS-related questions and
services

• Facilitates communication and collaboration among GIS users on campus,
including the coordination of an annual GIS Day event

• Identifies ongoing campus user needs for GIS, digital geospatial data, and
Census information

• Serves as a liaison with centers of geospatial work across campus

• Assists Director for Scholarly Communications to develop awareness of the
digital humanities across the campus

  
**Research and Development**  
• Researches Open Geospatial Consortium (OCG) standards and provides timely
updates to librarians and faculty members about developing protocols and best
practices

• Researches and develops pilot projects using evolving GIS semantic standards
such as GeoSPARQL, Geospatial Ontologies, and Linked Spatiotemporal Data

• Researches and develops a service-oriented architecture for disseminating
geospatial data from institutional datasets

  
**Other**  
• Participates in library-wide and university activities and groups as
needed/assigned

  
**QUALIFICATIONS**: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' relevant experience. Demonstrated competence with GIS software, digital geospatial data, and cartographic concepts. Demonstrated interest in the applications of current and emerging technologies to meet the changing GIS needs of users. Knowledge of ESRI software including ArcInfo, ArcGIS products and extensions. Knowledge of an appropriate GIS scripting language, preferably Python. Demonstrated ability to teach GIS concepts and techniques effectively. Ability to consult effectively with users on their GIS needs. Demonstrated understanding of Census data. Strong service orientation and high degree of computer literacy. Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work well with faculty, students, and staff. Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative environment.  
  
**ENVIRONMENT**: Vanderbilt University consists of ten schools and colleges with an enrollment of over 11,000. The Jean and Alexander Heard Library at Vanderbilt University has a staff of over 200, an annual budget exceeding $24 million, over 3.5 million volumes, 3.1 million microforms, and 55,000 serials, of which some 47,000 are available electronically. The Heard Library includes nine libraries, the campus learning management system and Vanderbilt Television News Archives. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, and other organizations, as well. Vanderbilt University is ranked as one of the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News, with several programs and disciplines ranking in the top 10. For more information, please see [http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualtour/](http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualtour/).  
  
**COMPENSATION**: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including health care insurance; retirement plan options; tuition discount program; and paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.  
  
**APPLICATIONS** received by January 27, 2013 will receive first consideration; interested individuals must apply to be considered. Please apply online at [www.vanderbilt.jobs](http://www.vanderbilt.jobs). Refer to requisition number 1215629. Include a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. 



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5294/

Top of Message | Previous Page | Permalink

Advanced Options


Options

Log In

Log In

Get Password

Get Password


Search Archives

Search Archives


Subscribe or Unsubscribe

Subscribe or Unsubscribe


Archives

March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004
September 2004
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
May 2004
April 2004
March 2004
February 2004
January 2004
December 2003
November 2003

ATOM RSS1 RSS2



LISTS.CLIR.ORG

CataList Email List Search Powered by the LISTSERV Email List Manager