Pennsylvania State University-posted 9 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • State College, PA
Educational Services

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. Primary work hours are Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm paid at $12.00/hr. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with the ability to work 6-10 hours a week depending on scheduling.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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