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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 17:37:36 +0100
From: "Carlucci, April" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Vacancy at British Library: Curator of Digital Mapping
Sender: "Carlucci, April" <[log in to unmask]>
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB VACANCY
BRITISH LIBRARY (LONDON), MAP COLLECTIONS, CURATOR OF DIGITAL MAPPING
The British Library, Britain's national library and a world leader in
cartographic collections and research, has a new and exciting opportunity
for a Curator of Digital Mapping in its Map Collections, the Library's
centre for cartographic and locational information. The postholder will be
responsible for digital mapping resources, including CD-ROMs, DVDs,
web-based geospatial and geo-referenced datasets, websites, etc, and for
liasing with appropriate and relevant departments throughout the Library.
Among other duties, the postholder will be expected to keep abreast of
developments in the field locally, nationally and internationally; to
recommend digital items for acquisition; to catalogue digital items in the
Library's automated cataloguing system; to liase with IT staff to make
digital resources available to the public in the reading room environment;
to provide instruction in the use of digital mapping materials; to assist in
publicising the department's digital holdings; and to represent Map
Collections internally as appropriate. The post also includes assisting in
the selection of cartographic collection items for digitisation as funding
becomes available. The postholder will be expected to play an active and
full part in the Map Collections team.
An honours degree in geography, geographical information or a suitable
equivalent, as well as solid experience in use of digital mapping is
required; a further qualification in the field is desirable. An interest in
conventional maps and mapping is desirable. Clear and concise verbal and
written communication skills are required, as is enthusiasm about digital
mapping, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and to
deadlines. The postholder should enjoy dealing with the public, and will be
expected to maintain and develop the specialism. Cataloguing and public
service training will be provided. The post is located in the Library's new
building at St Pancras, London. Salary c£16k. Closing date for receipt of
applications is 31 May 2002.
For further details and an application form please see our website at
http://www.bl.uk/about/curdigmap.html or contact Human Resources, The
British Library, Boston Spa, Yorkshire UK LS23 7BQ on 01937 546330 (24
hours) or e-mail [log in to unmask] quoting reference number PO1-18-2002.
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