Geospatial Librarian

Description

Texas A&M University Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic professional to join the Texas A&M University Libraries as Geospatial Librarian in the Map & GIS Library.  This is a non-tenure track, clinical faculty position. Successful candidates will be expected to engage in professional service activities, consistent with the Libraries’ and University’s requirements for promotion.

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Map & GIS Library, the Geospatial Librarian:

• Responds to GIS patron consultations and requests
• Develops and delivers instruction and outreach on GIS in all subjects, often collaborating with subject librarians
• Develops guides, FAQs and tutorials for GIS techniques
• Collaborates with the GIS Coordinator to train and oversee GIS student employees in their interactions with patrons and special projects
• Supports local and regional GIS data curation, conversion, management, preservation and metadata creation 
• Creates and maintains database for aerial photo indexes
• Assists in the development of the Map & GIS Library website
• Supports ongoing project development including Mapping Historic Aggieland
• Participates in planning outreach events including GIS Day
• Consults on campus digital humanities collaborations

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit: http://library.tamu.edu/about/employment/faculty-positions