-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job vacancy: Curator of antiquarian mapping, British Library Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:56:02 -0000 From: Barber, Peter <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps-L: <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]> Please excuse the cross-posting Curator of Antiquarian Mapping British Library Map Collections The British Library gives access to knowledge and supports learning opportunities for everyone wanting to do research. We provide crucial support for higher education, science and innovation and the creative and media industries, and our expertise is recognised throughout the world. We set a standard for scholarship and for our ability to interpret and make accessible the nation's store of ideas and information. £26,357 - £29,560 pa Permanent, full-time St Pancras, London The British Library Map Collections are the nation's heritage cartographic collection and one of the largest and most important map collections in the world. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small but dedicated team as a specialist in printed and manuscript antiquarian maps, with particular emphasis on selecting antiquarian items to add to the collections and cataloguing. You will have substantial experience to professional level in working with and researching into antiquarian cartographic materials, preferably in a library or archives setting. You will have knowledge of at least one European language (in addition to English), and have an honours degree in history, geography or a related field. The post involves line and matrix management, so you will have successful personnel management experience. To apply for this role or to find out more information please visit www.bl.uk/vacancies Ref: KB168. Closing date: 15 March 2007. The Library has a strong competency-based performance management programme that encourages the highest standards of service innovation and professional development. The British Library is an Equal Opportunities employer. We recognise the benefit of employing a diverse workforce. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and suitability for the job and all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Peter Barber MA, FSA, FRHistS Head of Map Collections Map Library British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB tel.(020) 7412 7701 fax (020) 7412 7780 ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. www.bl.uk/adoptabook The Library's St Pancras site is WiFi - enabled ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the [log in to unmask] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. *************************************************************************