Geospatial Data Librarian
Responsibilities
• As part of the Data and GIS Services unit, provides support for patrons searching for numeric research data. • Develops and documents the library’s collection of geospatial data.
• Builds and maintains web based resources for researchers using GIS resources.
• Provides instruction sessions on locating and using GIS resources; conduct specialized workshops on particular GIS topics for the Duke community (e.g. geocoding, coordinate systems, Google Earth Pro, etc.)
• Engages in outreach to faculty and students across campus that use geospatial data and would benefit from using GIS software, coordinating with appropriate library staff (Environmental Sciences, Federal Documents, Public Policy Studies, etc.) and Library Outreach and Instruction.
• Serves as principal subject librarian liaison to the Duke Global Health Institute, managing collection funds allocated to global health and coordinating outreach and services to the institute.
• Maintains contacts with geospatial data providers, professional groups, government organizations, and research groups involved in GIS.
• Participates in relevant discipline group(s) of subject librarians and foster cooperation with other librarians, technical services, information technology, and instructional technology staff at Duke and relevant personnel at other institutions.
• Keeps up with developments in GIS software, the availability of geospatial data, by attending workshops, courses, and other continuing education events, monitoring appropriate email lists, attending conferences, and maintaining contacts with professional colleagues.
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Library staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.
Education
Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or a relevant subject field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Experience
Required: Previous experience in providing public service for geospatial data, knowledge of public and proprietary resources for national and international geospatial data; advanced skills in management and analysis of geospatial data; advanced knowledge of ESRI’s desktop GIS software (i.e., ArcGIS/ArcView); and, knowledge of relevant metadata standards (e.g. FGDC) for geospatial data. Experience in selecting print, electronic, and other library resources and in providing reference and research assistance to faculty and students in a research environment. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; able to work independently and as a member of a team; working knowledge of MS Office applications; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer services.
Preferred: Knowledge of ARC IMS, Google Earth Pro, or other applications for web-based GIS services; basic familiarity with ArcINFO; and basic familiarity with software for statistical analysis. Experience with other desktop GIS programs (e.g. GRASS, MapInfo, Maptitude, etc.); experience working with quantitative data sources of use for the social sciences; and experience working with print map collections.
Working Conditions
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and unpack, shelve and shift large quantities of library materials;
• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Frequent bending, crouching, stooping
• Normal office environment
• Occasional weekend shifts required.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Salary and Benefits
Environment
The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The William R. Perkins Library, its branches (Lilly, Music, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, and the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library) and the separately administered libraries serving the schools of Business, Divinity, Law, and Medicine, comprise one of the nation's top ten private university library systems. Duke is a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network, which promotes collaboration in the areas of collection development and management, access services, information technology and human resources among the libraries of Duke University, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State University.
Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a region that encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the most desirable areas in North America to live and work and has been identified by Money magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the U.S.
Application
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