ERIC Number: EJ1350839
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-0870
EISSN: EISSN-2150-6701
Evaluating Map and Geospatial Academic Library Position Descriptions
College & Research Libraries, v83 n4 p631-645 Jul 2022
Map librarianship, in the past incorporating duties involving acquisition, cataloging, or curation of physical map and atlas collections, has evolved into a profession often requiring knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) software and data. This study examines descriptions for map and geospatial academic library positions from 2015 to 2020 with a goal of observing trends in requirements and specific duties for these roles. Institutions are recruiting individuals with strong backgrounds in geospatial technologies for some positions. However, a Master of Library and Information Science degree is still preferred for new hires in this field. Graduate library and information science programs can support future academic librarians by incorporating coursework related to geospatial data and traditional map resources into their curricula.
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Maps, Geographic Information Systems, Librarians, Masters Degrees, Information Science Education, Occupational Information, Cartography, Library Services, Metadata, Cataloging, Certification, Professional Development
Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. e-mail: acrl@ala.org; Web site: http://crl.acrl.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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