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From: "Michael Karabinos" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Air Photo Maps, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:07:15 AM
Subject: Senior Map Librarian position open at National Geographic Society
The position of Senior Map Librarian is now open at the National Geographic Society
All applicants must apply using the National Geographic Human Resources Career Opportunities page:
https://careers.ngs.org:8291/psp/jobspa/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1
You can also get to the job (and other openings at National Geographic) by going here: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs/
and clicking on Career Opportunities.
(This is very important; Human Resources has asked the library to have all applicants go through this page. If you send a resume to my email I will direct you to the HR page. If you have any general questions about the position I may be able to answer them).
Summary:
-- Responsible for coordinating all physical, online, and budgetary aspects of the LIS map collection. Maintains and further develops an up-to-date collection of print maps, atlases, and books through an ongoing selection and weeding process. Oversees cataloging, organization, and circulation of print materials in this collection, including archival maps. Develops content and provides access to online map resources. Monitors annual purchasing budget. Creates collection management strategy for print and online materials. Creates and distributes quarterly reports on updates to the map collection. Writes map collection section of annual report section.
Minimum Education & Experience:
MLS from an ALA accredited Library School.
Undergraduate geography or cartographic training and minimum two years professional experience that provides an understanding and experience with map resources, training, MARC cataloging for maps, information retrieval, database design, HTML, and structure models, as well as end-user needs.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,200 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com .
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Michael Karabinos
National Geographic Society
Map Librarian
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202-857-709
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