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Subject: Position opening: Digital and Rare Map Librarian
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:40:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
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Digital and Rare Map Librarian, Branner Earth Sciences Library
Job ID
40015
Job Location
University Libraries
Job Category
Library
Salary
3P2
Date Posted
Sep 21, 2010
Position Title: Digital and Rare Map Librarian
Classification: Associate Librarian, Librarian or Senior Librarian (3P2,
3P3, and 3P4)
Compensation and rank will be based on relevant qualifications and
experience.
Preference is given to applications received by October 15, 2010.
Appointment Date: As soon as possible.
Responsible to: Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and
Scientific Data & Services (Assistant Director)
Stanford University Libraries is seeking an innovative, creative,
inventive individual to develop a cutting edge program combining
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 a new Map Room. The curator
will, in conjunction with the Assistant Director and the Geospatial
Manager, provide geospatial support for research and teaching
incorporating spatial technologies to explore space-related questions.
The Stanford University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for a (Cartographic Librarian). 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.
Duties:
1) 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 Assistant Director to promote the use of this
collection and the Branner Library Map Collection in digital humanities
projects.
2) Organize and allocate resources (personnel, space, and budget) 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
Assistant Director.
b. Directs the work of the Cartographic Technology Specialist and
student workers.
c. Helps designs policies and procedures for day to day management of
the Map Room.
3) Manage the ongoing scanning efforts in the map digitization lab.
a. 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.
b. Contribute to high level discussions about end to end workflows for
production scanning including donor relations, movement of materials to
and from the lab, metadata creation and standards, and viewing environments.
4) Serve as the subject specialist for historic maps making selection
decisions for materials to be acquired for the collection.
5) Work closely with potential and existing donors of materials (in both
hard copy and digital format) for inclusion in the collection.
6) Design and implement cartographic exhibits and lecture series (both
in hard copy and digital format) as appropriate.
7) Design and/or maintain web pages related specifically about the
collections, resources, and support.
8) By courtesy, maintain a joint appointment with Special Collections.
Qualifications (Required):
1) Strong desire to create new types of scholarship using existing and
emerging technology in the field.
2) Degree and/or experience with historical cartography, geography,
history or related discipline.
3) MLS or MLIS in degree highly desired, or applicable work experience.
4) 2-5 years experience working with cartographic materials, geospatial
technologies, and providing reference service.
5) Demonstrated background in conceptualizing and building programs in
support of research and teaching.
6) Track record of innovation in project work using digital technologies.
7) Demonstrated excellence in written and oral presentation skills.
8) Demonstrated ability to work with the donor community.
9) Excellent interpersonal skills.
10) Professionally engaged in relevant organizations to their field.
Qualifications (Desired):
1) Familiarity with 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 or maintaining Web sites, using
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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Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and Scientific Data &
Services
Acting Head Librarian
Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
Stanford University
397 Panama Mall; MC 2211
Stanford, CA 94305
(650)725-1102