Geoscience Information Society

Publish for FREE – Access the literature for FREE: A Panel Highlighting the Diamond Open Access Revolution in the Geosciences (AGU EPSP Connects series)

The new issue of the GSIS Newsletter was just published and is available here.

The digital GSIS Newsletter is published quarterly in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by the Geoscience Information Society.

GSIS members are encouraged to contribute content, including images and photos, for publication.

Highlights from this edition include: 
Regular Columns
GSIS Committee Updates
Member news & Geowonders
GSIS 2024 Ballot
Calls for Nominations
GSW Open GeoScience Tool

and more! 

Thanks to everyone that contributed content!
Amanda & Michael
GSIS Newsletter co-editors

The Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) is hosting its annual free virtual workshop Geoscience Librarianship 101 (GL 101) on October 22nd and 23rd, 2024, and now seeking submissions for a mini poster session to be held during the online workshop. We welcome posters and an accompanying 5-10-minute presentation from all informational professionals on topics of interest or relevant to geosciences. Geoscience librarians and library school or other graduate students are welcome to participate.

Topics to consider are:
AI in Libraries
Geoscience Data or Data Management
Open Science
Open Education Resources in the Geosciences
Publishing for Geoscience Librarians/How to get an article Published
GIS
Other topics welcome!

If you are interested in participating in the poster session, please send your topic/title and a short description/abstract to Clara McLeod (cpmcleod@wustl.edu) by October 1st, 2024.

GL101 Coordinators,
Clara P. McLeod
Joyce Shaw

Save the dates to attend Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) Geoscience Librarianship 101: a free annual seminar that offers new librarians, library science students, and experienced practitioners an introduction to some of the core areas of geoscience librarianship (https://libguides.lib.usm.edu/gl101/home).

It provides experienced librarians a refresher overview, offering a chance to network with colleagues and view current issues and concerns of the profession.

If you have an interest in joining the GL101 team, please contact Clara McLeod (cpmcleod@wustl.edu) or Joyce Shaw (Joyce.Shaw@usm.edu)

We hope to see you in October !
Clara P. McLeod /Joyce M. Shaw
GL101 Coordinators

Nominations are being sought for the 2024 Geoscience Information Society (GSIS)  Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award. The submission deadline is August 23, 2024. 

Established in 2005 to recognize and honor significant contributions to the geoscience information profession, the award is named for the late Mary B. Ansari. She formerly served as the society’s President and was employed as a librarian and library administrator at the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries for twenty-five years. The award is presented at the annual meeting and is accompanied by a monetary gift. More information about the award and a list of awardees is listed on the Society’s website: https://www.geoinfo.org/distinguished-service/

 To submit a nomination, send your name and contact information as the nominator along with the name, title, and contact information for the person you are nominating to: Clara P.  McLeod,     Earth & Planetary Sciences &Environmental Studies Librarian / University Libraries | Washington University in St. Louis |cpmcleod@wustl.edu  /314.935.4817.

Nominators should provide a written statement indicating why the candidate is deserving of this award (significance, quality and impact of contributions) and include a resume or curriculum vita of the nominee.  Please also solicit two additional letters of support for your nominee, if possible.

 Membership in the Geoscience Information Society is not a requirement for the award or the nominator.

GSIS Mary B. Ansari Award Committee
Clara P. McLeod, Chair
Marie Dvorak
Cynthia Prosser
Robert Tolliver

The Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) Membership Committee is excited to invite both members and non-members to participate in a new survey designed to shape the future of our community. Your input is crucial in helping us understand your needs and preferences, ensuring that GSIS remains a place where connections, knowledge, and opportunities flourish. The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/GSIS2024

Whether you’re already a GSIS member or interested in geoscience information, your insights are invaluable to us. Your participation will guide us in making GSIS even more inclusive, vibrant, and relevant to your interests and aspirations.

This is a follow-up to last year’s survey, so please don’t hesitate to fill it out even if you completed a similar survey in Fall 2023.

Don’t miss this chance to have a say in the direction of GSIS by sharing your thoughts and ideas through our survey. Your input will make a significant difference, and together, we can build an even stronger GSIS community.

The survey consists of 20 questions and should take you less than 15 minutes to complete. The survey will close on Wednesday, June 26th.

The GSIS will be donating $5 for each completed survey (up to $500) to either Geoscientists Without Borders or the GSA GeoCorps America Fund, so fill out the survey and pick your charity at the end!

📋 Take the survey today and be a part of shaping our future! Your voice matters! 🌟

The new issue of the GSIS Newsletter was just published and is available here.

The digital GSIS Newsletter is published quarterly in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by the Geoscience Information Society.

GSIS members are encouraged to contribute content, including images and photos, for publication.

Highlights from this edition include: 
Regular Columns
GSIS Committee Mid Year Reports
Book Review
Lots of calls for Nominations
and more! 

Thanks to everyone that contributed content!
Amanda & Michael
GSIS Newsletter co-editors

Earth, Atmospheric, and Marine Sciences Librarian

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03960

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Earth, Atmospheric, and Marine Sciences Librarian

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $61,920-$149,167.
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t26-b.pdf).

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: April 22, 2024

Next review date: Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Earth, Atmospheric, and Marine Sciences Librarian
Academic Engagement and Learning Services

The University of California, San Diego Library seeks creative, collaborative, and service-oriented applicants for the position of Earth and Marine Sciences Librarian for our Academic Engagement and Learning Services (AELS) Program (Assistant, Associate or Full Librarian).

Responsibilities of the Position
Reporting to the AELS Assistant Program Director for Research Advisory Services Services, the Earth and Marine Sciences Librarian investigates and identifies user needs and develops services and collections for faculty, staff and students of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO).

Subject Librarian Services (60%)
• Deliver consistent communications, outreach and on-campus presence for academic programs including ocean biosciences, atmospheric and climate sciences, and geosciences at SIO.
• Serve as a point of contact and information resource for SIO on resources, services, and policies.
• Build relationships and gather information about assigned departments to discover curricular trends, research needs, and other information to guide service development and priorities.
• Develop subject-related learning objectives to advance information and data literacy, and deliver instruction services in a variety of formats for undergraduate and graduate students at SIO.
• Develop and maintain library collections, including primary and secondary sources, and tools, to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and faculty.
• Work across the library to facilitate access and preservation of digitized collections, including SIO historic materials.

Subject Related Scholarly Communication and Data Services (30%)
• Partner with Scholarly Communications Librarian and others to increase number of liaison-area faculty who deposit in the UC eScholarship open access repository and who publish using UC Transformative Agreements
• Partner with the Scholarly Communications Librarian to provide instruction and research advisory services in the areas of publishing literacy, open science, and open access in assigned subject areas.
• Partner with Data and GIS Services colleagues to provide support throughout the research data lifecycle, including finding, analyzing, visualizing, managing, and sharing data.
• Working in collaboration with others in the library, support scholars throughout the research data lifecycle with a focus on making original contributions related to Earth, Atmospheric, and Marine Science disciplinary areas.

Undergraduate and General Services (10%)
• Contribute to library public services, including lower-division instruction, reference, and/or outreach for general undergraduate programs in addition to assigned subject areas.
• Participate in AELS meetings and contribute to program goals and initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies for advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility in instruction, research assistance services and collections.

Informational Webinars
Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the position, the campus, and the University Library. If interested, please register using the links provided:

Information Session @ Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2-3PM PST:
https://ucsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yWdV8VsgToKxEvPVPSLmQw
Information Session @ Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10-11AM PST:
https://ucsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8PGOjE_LTHuZI7sLTXMSWQ

The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript. Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Sue McGuinness, Director of Academic Engagement and Learning Services (smcguinness@ucsd.edu).

About The Library – Great Research Starts Here
The UC San Diego Library serves the University’s vision to be a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. Serving the entire UC San Diego community, we are dedicated to building a Library that reflects and supports our community’s values. Applicants should be committed to building an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture.

The Library’s Academic Engagement and Learning Services (AELS) Program leads academic outreach, learning, and research consultation services that support student and faculty success and advance the Library’s role as a place for community and scholarship.

Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego offers flexible work options such as flextime or compressed workweeks, and worksite flexibility. This position will start with a hybrid schedule with a combination of onsite and remote work. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, all library staff at UC San Diego strive to cultivate a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. For more information, please review the UC San Diego Principles of Community, the Library’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, and LAUC-SD Diversity and Inclusion Committee. We also encourage the opportunity to build a network of peers that share your similar passions and interests through the UCSD Staff Associations network.

About the University
UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research. Visit the website to learn more about the campus, faculty and students. Founded in 1903 Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is one of the most important centers for global earth science research and education in the world. Scripps Institution of Oceanography research and degree programs focus on topics in the broad categories of Biology, Earth, Oceans & Atmosphere, including Climate Sciences.

Department: https://library.ucsd.edu/index.html

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies or equivalent degree or experience. New graduates and students close to graduation will be considered.
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including intercultural competence and awareness of customer service methods and practices that support student well-being and belonging.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of biological-, environmental-, or physical sciences, or related disciplines and applicable research methods and publishing practices. Transferable skills are acceptable. Experience working in various settings will be considered.
  • Demonstrated commitment to identifying critical areas for professional development, and acquiring new skills and tools for continuous improvement of user-centered library services.
  • Analytical and organizational skills for planning and completing projects.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Non-academic team experiences will also be considered.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in providing library public services
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related discipline

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03960

Help contact: ecampillo@ucsd.edu

ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

JOB LOCATION
La Jolla, CA

GSIS member Amanda Bielskas is one of the presenters at this upcoming webinar, sponsored by the ACRL’s Science and Technology Section’s Data Curation & Assessment Committee:

Making Analog Data Accessible: Preserving data of scientific and cultural importance at two institutions

Date and Time: Thursday April 18, 2024,  2 Eastern, 1 Central, 12 Mountain, 11 Pacific

ACRL STS Data Curation & Assessment Committee Holding Webinar “Making Analog Data Accessible: Preserving data of scientific and cultural importance at two institutions” on Thurs., April 18, at 1:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required