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PLEASE POST March 16, 1994
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THE LIBRARY
University of California
Los Angeles
Professional Position
Professional librarians at UCLA are eleven-month academic appointees.
They are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, one day per
month of sick leave, reductions in incidental fees, and all other perquisites
granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an
excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans.
A candidate for appointment shall have a professional background of
competence, knowledge, and experience to assure suitability for
appointment to this series. Such background will normally include a
professional degree from a library school with an accredited program. In
addition to professional competence and quality of service within the
library, criteria for promotion include professional activity outside of the
library, University and public service, research and other activity.
Rank: Associate Librarian/Librarian
Name of Unit: Henry J. Bruman Map Library
Position Title: Cartographic Information Librarian
Salary Range: $35,052 - $59,316*
*(Salary range 11/01/93 - 06/30/94 is $34,141 - $57,774 to reflect 2.6%
salary reduction)
Description of Unit
The Henry J. Bruman Map Library, one of the largest cartographic
information collections in the United States, comprises over 500,000
maps, remote sensing images and microfiche. Supplementing those spatial
data materials are over 350 serial titles and more than 8,000 atlases,
gazetteers and other reference tools. Materials are collected from all parts
of the world with emphasis on Los Angeles, Southern and other parts of
California and countries covered by study centers on UCLA's campus. The
collection also includes a substantial number of rare historical maps and
facsimiles and worldwide city plans
as well as a large number of cartographic tools to aid in the reading and
interpreting of cartographic materials. A newly emerging emphasis on
cartographic information in electronic formats is being vigorously pursued.
An average of 6,000 cartographic related reference questions are
answered per year. The Map Library is administratively merged with, and
reports to, the Public Affairs Service (PAS), which is a multi-disciplinary
public service unit, responsible for significant collections of government
documents and for public affairs-related publications from non-
governmental organizations.
Both Libraries are actively planning for a physical merger of the two
collections into University Research Library, the present location of PAS.
The combined unit will have a special focus on electronic information
systems and will be developing an integrated and active program of
reference and research instruction and outreach to faculty and students.
The combined Map Library and PAS staff consists of 5.0 FTE Librarians,
9.0 FTE Library Assistants, 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant and 6.0 FTE
Student Assistants.
Duties
Under the direction of the Department Head of the merged unit, the
Cartographic Information Librarian (CIL) selects cartographic information
related materials in all formats, enhancing the development of the existing
excellent collection. The CIL consults with technical processing staff
concerning materials acquisition and disposition upon receipt. Participates
in bibliographic instruction endeavors of the Department. Responsible for
planning and implementing the introduction of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) resources and providing GIS training for staff. Provides
forward-looking leadership and high visibility to promote the use of the
Bruman Library's Collection. Participates in strategic planning with
emphasis on forging new directions for the use of cartographic resources.
Provides reference service for the map and government documents
collections, which includes some week-end and evening work. Assists and
participates in library development and donor relations. Participates in the
general activities of the UCLA Libraries as well as teaching, research or
other professional activities. Participates in statewide and national
networks of cartographic specialists.
Qualifications
Required: Experience in an academic or other major library setting, working
with cartographic materials in both collection development and public
service areas, including library instruction and user relations. Experience
with electronic cartographic resources such as Geographic Information
Systems, and the ability to share knowledge with other staff.
Preferred: Familiarity with government publications in all formats,
especially electronic, and with the structure of the U.S. federal
government. Familiarity with government information at all levels and with
the broad disciplinary field of public policy. Public service experience
working with government publications and non-governmental public policy
or urban planning materials. Interest or experience with library
development and donor relations.
Candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to work effectively and tactfully with colleagues and
library users in a fast-paced and complex operation, as well as flexibility,
initiative and dependability. Must be a self starter, interested in defining
and exploring the field of cartographic information in an interdisciplinary
and electronic environment.
UCLA is an EOE/AA employer. Send application letter a full resume, and
the names/addresses of at least 3 references to Dr. Rita A. Scherrei,
Assoc. Univ. Librarian, Administrative and Personnel Services, University
Research Library, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024-1575.
Candidates applying by May 1, 1994 will be given first consideration.
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