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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 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 $15.00/hr. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with the ability to work 6-10 hours a week depending 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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Skills Required
- Ability to work 6-10 hours per week, primarily Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm
- Ability to assist library users with map and geospatial data collections using library systems and computer mapping tools
- 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
- Successful completion of background check(s)
- Include resume, cover letter, and availability for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 with application
- Undergraduate student status (ideal)
- Interest in geography, cartography, GIS, maps, remote sensing, web-mapping, or related topics
- Familiarity with geospatial software applications
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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