Maps and Geospatial Assistant

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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 part-time employees tooperate a maps and geospatial information service desk andparticipate in departmental geospatial projects.Primaryworkhoursare Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm paid at $15.00/hr.  Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with the ability to work6-10 hours a weekdepending 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 maps  

-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, web-mapping, and related topics 

-Familiarity with geospatial software applications.

Please include resume, cover letter, and availability for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 in the application.This position is based on the University Park, PA campus. 

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