Maps and Geospatial Assistant
Maps and Geospatial Assistant
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Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State University Libraries Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information is seeking parttime employees to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and participate in departmental geospatial projects. Primary work hours are Monday through Friday between 9am5pm paid at $12.00/hr. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with the ability to work 610 hours a week depending on scheduling.
Responsibilities
Assisting library users with the map and geospatial data collections using library systems computer mapping tools and online resources
Working on projects involving map and geospatial collections
Filing maps into folders and proper order in the map collection
Georeferencing maps
Producing geospatial data and metadata to support maps and geospatial projects
Use of scanner technology for scanning aerial photographs
Responding to library users related to library informational inquiries
Opening and closing the unit space
Qualifications
Ability to work alone or in conjunction with faculty and staff members
Commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a group
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated high level of reliability and responsibility
Preferred Qualification
Interest in geography cartography geographic information systems (GIS) maps forestry agriculture international affairs landscape architecture history ecology remote sensing webmapping and related topics
Familiarity with geospatial software applications.
Please include resume cover letter and availability in the application. This position is based on the University Park PA campus.
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