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Subject: Map Specialist and Senior Research Archivist position
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005
From: Maureen Hady <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>

The following position is being posted to several lists. Please excuse
cross postings.
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Map Specialist & Senior Research Archivist

Library Specialist II

Position #017

Salary Minimum: $33,600



The Archives Research Services Branch of the Library of Virginia is
seeking an experienced Map Specialist and Senior Research Archivist to
provide public service assistance and archival oversight for the
cartographic collection with responsibilities for patron access and
reference, map collection development, maintenance, and preservation.
Job duties include: providing leadership in and training for other staff
in cartographic reference service and to make the cartographic and
archival records of the Commonwealth available for use by providing
direct reference services to the public, state and local government
officials, specialized researchers and correspondents.



Qualifications

*       Master's Degree in US history, American Studies or Library
Science with an emphasis in archival administration, or Academy of
Certified Archivists (ACA) certification and formal experience in an
archival institution required.
*       Considerable experience in an archives, manuscripts repository,
or special collections department of a major research library with
emphasis on public service.
*       Working knowledge of cartographic cataloging and arrangement
systems, automated databases and preservation procedures.
*       Considerable knowledge of Virginia and US history, government
and geography; historical and genealogical research methodology;
archival theory and practice and cartographic and geographic research
methodology.
*       Demonstrated ability to provide complex reference service in an
archival repository; to speak in public, analyze research materials, and
write effectively; to plan and carry out projects and direct the work of
others; and to work with the public as a member of a team.
*       Demonstrated leadership skills.
*       Formal training in cartographic history and geography preferred.

*       Rotating Saturday public-service hours required.
*       Must pass a security background check.



The Library of Virginia fosters an open, team-oriented work environment
and is seeking individuals who value this approach.  To apply,
candidates must submit a completed Virginia Employment Application form
for position #17 by to Jacquie O'Connor in the Human Resources Office,
Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Phone 804-692-3586/ FAX 804-692-3587.  This position will remain open
until filled.  We will begin reviewing applications on 9/30/05.
Virginia Employment Application forms are available online at
http://jobs.state.va.us/eo_appl.htm
<http://jobs.state.va.us/eo_appl.htm> .  Please visit the Library's
website at http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ <http://www.lva.lib.va.us/> .

EEO/AA/ADA Employer



The Library of Virginia is also recruiting for a Senior Maps Cataloger -
position #174.  If interested, you must submit a separate Virginia State
application.  Please visit our website for job qualifications on this
position.