WAML Map & GIS Job BlogGIS Analyst
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006
From: Clara McLeod
To:
Washington University Libraries in St. Louis, MO seek a knowledgeable,
creative and flexible individual for the position of GIS Analyst.
The GIS Analyst will provide training and technical assistance in
support of GIS-based services throughout the Washington University
Libraries. Housed in the Earth and Planetary Sciences Library (EPSc),
the Analyst reports to the EPSc Librarian and works closely with users
in that Library in addition to serving as a resource person for other
library staff and users. The Analyst will provide expert GIS
consultation services to users and staff; will be responsible for
troubleshooting and maintaining the library’s GIS software and hardware
in a networked environment, including coordinating maintenance for the
plotting and scanning equipment. Will work with the EPSc Librarian on
all aspects of the library’s GIS program including outreach, data access
and acquisition, instruction, evaluation of software/hardware, and
future planning for GIS services. Will assist in the design, creation
and delivery of GIS documentation and training to all library patrons
and staff; maintain current awareness of GIS data availability; assist
with providing general reference and information services to library
users. Will be involved in all day-to-day operations of the EPSc
library, including assisting with the supervision, training and
evaluation of student assistants.