Rare Map Curator, Stanford University Libraries

Institution:    *Stanford University <http://www.stanford.edu>*
Location:       Stanford, CA
Category:

    * Admin - Libraries

Posted:         03/03/2010
Type:   Full Time

http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175420817
This position is double-posted at the 3P2 and 3P3 levels.

Classification: Associate Librarian or Librarian

Compensation and rank will be based on relevant qualifications and
experience.

Preference is given to applications received by March 31, 2010.

Appointment Date: As soon as possible.

Responsible to: Head, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections

The Stanford University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for a Map Curator. This is an Academic Staff appointment, rather than a
faculty-tenured position. Applicants should apply via:
http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html. Please supply a cover letter,
a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of including
education and relevant experience, and the names and addresses of three
references with knowledge of one's professional qualifications for this
position.

Stanford University Libraries is seeking an innovative, creative,
inventive individual to develop a cutting edge program combining rare
and historic cartographic materials with up-to-date geospatial
technologies in support of teaching and research across the campus. The
position will work with faculty, graduate students and library
colleagues to manage, curate, collect, and provide high level research
support for the cartographic and geospatial materials in an historical
Map Room. The curator will, in conjunction with the GIS & Map Librarian,
provide geospatial support for research and teaching incorporating
spatial technologies to explore space-related questions.

Duties:
1) Organize and allocate resources (personnel, space, and budgetary) to
achieve goals and conform to policy, and directs the work of the support
staff in the Map Room.
a. Oversees the design and creation of the Map Room in conjunction with
Head, Branner Library.
b. Directs the work of the Cartographic Technology Specialist.
c. Helps designs policies and procedures for day to day management of
the Map Room.
2) Coordinate with Branner Library and Special Collections on movement
of materials from those collections into the Map Room.
3) Serve as the subject specialist for historic maps making selection
decisions for materials to be acquired for the collection.
4) Provide outreach to the faculty and students using the collections.
a. Provide reference services for all areas of the collection, which
incorporates both paper-based and digital materials.
b. Work directly with faculty and students on integrating up-to-date
geospatial technologies into their teaching and/or their research.
c. Provide outreach to relevant departments about the materials in the
Map Room and the services offered.
d. Instruct classes, groups, and individuals in the use of cartographic
materials for research.
e. Collaborate with the GIS & Map Librarian to promote the use of this
collection and the Branner Library Map Collection in digital humanities
projects.
5) Work directly with the digitization lab on scanning the collections
as needed, including materials in Special Collections, Branner Library
Map Collections, and the East Asian collection.
6) Work closely with potential and existing donors of materials (in both
hard copy and digital format) for inclusion in the collection.
7) Design and implement cartographic exhibits and lecture series (both
in hard copy and digital format) as appropriate.
8) Design and/or maintain web pages related specifically about the
collections, resources, and support.
9) By courtesy, maintain a joint appointment with Special Collections.

Qualifications (Required):
1) Advanced degree and/or experience with historical cartography,
geography, history or related discipline.
2) MLS or MLIS in degree highly desired, or applicable training working
with Special Collections materials.
3) 2-5 years experience working with cartographic materials, geospatial
technologies, and providing reference service.
4) Demonstrated background in conceptualizing and building programs in
support of research and teaching.
5) Demonstrated excellence in written and oral presentation skills.
6) Demonstrated ability to work with the donor community.
7) Excellent interpersonal skills.
8) Professionally engaged in relevant organizations to their field.
9) Strong desire to create new types of scholarship using existing and
emerging technology in the field.

Qualifications (Desired):
1) Formal training in cartographic history and geography; knowledge of
historical, cartographic, and geographic research methodology.
2) Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and/or Geographic
Exploration Systems and their use as tools in digital humanities projects.
3) Experience planning and organizing events.
4) Technologically adept at creating Web sites, managing databases,
handling imagery.
5) Knowledge of special collections procedures and processes.
6) Reading knowledge of one to two Western European languages.

Background

The libraries of Stanford University consist of roughly eight million
volumes and over 500 staff members and include the University Libraries
system and five "coordinate" (school or institution) libraries. The
Stanford University Libraries consist of a main research library (Green
Library) and twelve research branch libraries serving the sciences,
social sciences and humanities.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages
applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals
with disabilities


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