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