Geospatial Data & Maps Desk Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Penn State University Libraries, Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information, seeks part-time student staff to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and assist on geospatial projects. Primary hours are 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, at $15.00/hr; 6–10 hours per week expected.

Remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed; position based at University Park, PA campus and subject to background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student with the ability to work 6–10 hours per week.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Interest in geography, GIS, maps and related topics (preferred).

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

Skills

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Geospatial software

Job description

The Penn State University Libraries, Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information, seeks part-time student staff to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and assist on geospatial projects. Primary hours are 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, at $15.00/hr; 6–10 hours per week expected.

Remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed; position based at University Park, PA campus and subject to background checks.