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Subject: Position Open: Head of Harvard Map Collection and Curator of Maps
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:27:46 -0400
From: Bonnie Burns <[log in to unmask]>
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The Harvard Map Collection is searching for a new Curator/Head of
Collection. Please see the position description below:
Head of Harvard Map Collection and Curator of Maps
Harvard College Library
Lamont Library
Cambridge, MA
The Head of Harvard Map Collection and Curator of Maps provides leadership
and vision for the map collection and GIS services to advance the use of
cartographic materials across the disciplines and across Harvard's user
groups of faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, alumni and scholars.
The library also serves an important community of researchers from New
England and around the globe. This position has curatorial oversight for the
map collection and manages research services, collection development,
cataloging of cartographic materials, and the digitization and
geo-referencing of selected maps.
The Head is responsible for leading and managing the Harvard Map Collection
consisting of a team of 4 professional and .5 support staff. This position
reports to the Librarian for Lamont Library and is a member of the Lamont
Library management team which includes managers for Access Services,
Collection Development, Environmental Information Services, Government
Information Services, Morse Music and Media, Numeric Data Services and
Research Services. With other team members, the Head participates in
strategic planning and developing, implementing and assessing collaborative
initiatives for the Library's user community. The Head of the Harvard Map
Collection will lead and develop digital projects which make the rich
resources of the map collection widely available. The Head will lead efforts
enhance access to the significant historical collections though the use of
geographic information systems and digital imaging technologies. This
position is responsible for program development and outreach to the Harvard
community of map and spatial data users, including the Institute for
Quantitative Social Science, the Center for Geographic Analysis and the
Harvard MIT Data Center. The Head oversees the unitâs collaboration with
other Harvard partners in developing and supporting the Harvard Geospatial
Library.
The Head has curatorial responsibility for America's oldest map collection
with over half a million maps and atlases from the 15th century to the
present, gazetteers and reference books on the history and science of
cartography. The collection includes worldwide coverage of detailed,
topographic maps. The Harvard Map Collection maintains hundreds of
cartographic CD-ROMs, which consist of digital images, electronic atlases,
and geospatial data sets.
Basic Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS required. Advanced training in geography, cartography, or
related academic field required. Minimum of 3-5 years of map collection
development, research services, and supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated record of leadership in evaluating and implementing innovation
and change in library services or programs. Demonstrated experience in
heading a department and fostering teamwork, collaboration, and creativity
within the department.
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of cartographic materials, including antiquarian rare maps and
current maps for the U.S. and international countries. Knowledge of security
policies and procedures and preservation best practices. Demonstrated
experience in building effective and collaborative working relationships
with other library managers, librarians, staff and other administrators.
Dedication to mentoring staff professional development. Knowledge of
geographic information systems and digital imaging technologies.
Additional Information:
The Head of Harvard Map Collection and Curator of Maps is responsible for
developing unit goals, hiring and supervision of staff, budget preparation
and financial management. Leads the assessment of user needs, investigations
of innovative reference and teaching and outreach service models, and the
development of new programs to meet user needs and changes in the
curriculum. Develops the map collection including antiquarian and current
printed maps, digitized maps, atlases, globes, etc. and supplements the
traditional paper collection with acquisitions of corresponding digital maps
and data. Oversees the map exhibit program including curating exhibits and
inviting and supervising guest curators. Responsible for assessing and
maintaining the preservation and security of the map collection in
collaboration with the Preservation and Imaging Services and the Operations
departments. Develops and supports a technologically skilled and motivated
staff. Liaises with academic departments, centers, and programs to promote
the use of the map collection and the department's research and GIS
services. Investigates innovative technology to share cartographic resources
within and outside of Harvard. Oversees the cataloging of the collection's
materials. Responsible for the reference, teaching and outreach for the
Harvard Map Collection.
Interested participants may apply to www.jobs.harvard.edu and search using
requisition #34828.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
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Bonnie Burns
GIS Coordinator
Harvard Map Collection
Pusey Library
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-8125
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