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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Subject: Cartographic Archivist (05-08-03-01-0102) The University of
Texas at Arlington Libraries
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005
From: Anderson, Crystal N <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>



Cartographic Archivist (05-08-03-01-0102)
Special Collections
The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries


The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries seek a customer-focused,
service-oriented individual to serve as Cartographic Archivist in
Special Collections.  The Cartographic Archivist provides public service
assistance and evaluates, selects, arranges and describes, and preserves
cartographic materials.  The Cartographic Archivist also participates in
the planning and execution of outreach activities related to the
cartographic collections.

Duties include providing reference assistance for all areas of Special
Collections; providing leadership for other staff in cartographic
reference service; serving as subject specialist for the cartographic
collection, reading reviews and out-of-print dealers' catalogs to make
selections of cartographic material to be added to the collection;
participating in the planning and execution of outreach activities for
Special Collections especially in relation to the Garrett Endowment;
working with the Special Collections Cataloger to ensure bibliographic
access to and description of cartographic materials; coordinating the
biennial Virginia Garrett Lectures in the History of Cartography
(participates in selection of speakers and topics, organizes logistics
of schedule and events, and curates an exhibit in conjunction with the
Lectures); instructing classes, groups, and individuals in the use of
Special Collections materials, especially in the area of cartographic
research; collaborating with the Geographic Information Systems
Librarian to promote use of historic cartographic information; serving
as the liaison for Special Collections to the Center for Greater
Southwest Studies and the History of Cartography and to the History
Department's Garrett Endowed Chair for the History of Cartography; and
supporting Special Collections exhibits with cartographic content.

Required Qualifications:  ALA-accredited master's degree, or master's
degree in history (or related discipline) with nine hours of coursework
in archives administration.  Two years' experience working in a map
collection, working in a special collections repository, or providing
library/archives reference service.

Preferred Qualifications:  Formal training in cartographic history and
geography; knowledge of historical, cartographic, and geographic
research methodology; experience working in a map collection; experience
working in a special collections environment; knowledge of the history
and geography of Texas and the Southwest; formal education or training
in archives; training in preservation procedures; working knowledge of
automated databases; familiarity with Geographic Information Systems;
reading knowledge of Spanish, French, German or Latin; experience
planning and organizing events; good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to provide complex reference services in an
archival repository; to speak in public, analyze research materials, and
write effectively; to plan and carry out projects, prepare publications,
and direct the work of others; and to work with the public on a
sustained basis and as a team member.

Minimum Salary:  $37,500 Annually

Special Collections:  The UTA Libraries' Special Collections collects
and provides access to historical materials in all formats relating to
Texas, the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848, the cartographic history of
Texas and the Gulf of Mexico, and Mexico during the period 1810-1920.
Special Collections' holdings include more than 40,000 volumes, 8,000
linear feet of manuscript and archival collections, 3.6 million
historical prints and negatives, 5,000 historical maps, and thousands of
items in other formats.  Special Collections has a staff of ten FTEs,
including archivists, librarians and paraprofessionals.  In addition,
Special Collections employs a varying number of students each semester.
  The homepage for Special Collections can be found at:
http://library.uta.edu/Main/spco.uta

Review of applications will begin September 1.  Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.

Please apply for posting number 05-08-03-01-0102 at:  1) go to
www.uta.edu/jobs, or 2) come in person at 140 West Mitchell Street,
B200, Arlington, TX 76019. For questions and assistance, call
817-272-3461.  UTA is an EO/AA employer.






Crystal N. Anderson
Human Resources Employment
Phone: (817) 272-3461
Email - [log in to unmask]
Box 19175



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