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Subject:        Job vacancy: Curator of antiquarian mapping, British Library
Date:   Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:56:02 -0000
From:   Barber, Peter <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps-L: <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>


Please excuse the cross-posting

Curator of Antiquarian Mapping
British Library Map Collections

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£26,357 - £29,560 pa
Permanent, full-time
St Pancras, London

The British Library Map Collections are the nation's heritage
cartographic collection and one of the largest and most important map
collections in the world.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small but dedicated team
as a specialist in printed and manuscript antiquarian maps, with
particular emphasis on selecting antiquarian items to add to the
collections and cataloguing. You will have substantial experience to
professional level in working with and researching into antiquarian
cartographic materials, preferably in a library or archives setting. You
will have knowledge of at least one European language (in addition to
English), and have an honours degree in history, geography or a related
field.

The post involves line and matrix management, so you will have
successful personnel management experience.

To apply for this role or to find out more information please visit
www.bl.uk/vacancies Ref: KB168.

Closing date: 15 March 2007.

The Library has a strong competency-based performance management
programme that encourages the highest standards of service innovation
and professional development.

The British Library is an Equal Opportunities employer. We recognise the
benefit of employing a diverse workforce. All applicants are considered
on the basis of their merits and suitability for the job and all
disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be invited for
interview.



Peter Barber  MA, FSA, FRHistS
Head of Map Collections
Map Library
British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
tel.(020) 7412 7701
fax (020) 7412 7780

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