Maps and Geospatial Assistant

The Penn State University Libraries, Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information, is seeking part-time employees to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and participate in departmental geospatial projects. 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 maps; responding to library users related to library informational inquiries; and opening and closing the unit space. Preferred Qualifications: Interest in geography, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), maps, forestry, agriculture, international affairs, landscape architecture, history, ecology, remote sensing, web-mapping, and related topics; familiarity with geospatial software applications. Primary work hours are Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm paid at $15.00/hr. This position is based on the University Park, PA campus.