We will be reviewing applications starting next week -- so if you're interested (or know someone who might be), apply now! Just to highlight -- this is a Continuous Appointment Track position (similar to tenure) focused entirely on cartographic resources, and also works with the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Data Project and the BTAA Geoportal. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ryan Mattke <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 10:48 PM Subject: Position Announcement: Cartographic Metadata Librarian, University of Minnesota Libraries To: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]>, <[log in to unmask]> Please see the posting below and forward to anyone who might be interested... *Cartographic Metadata Librarian* University of Minnesota Libraries The University of Minnesota Libraries invites applications for a full-time 12-month, continuous-appointment Cartographic Metadata Librarian. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination for cartographic resource cataloging/metadata held by the University of Minnesota Libraries, including the John R. Borchert Map Library, and will contribute to and collaborate with the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial team to create and maintain metadata for the Geospatial Project. In addition, the position will assume primary responsibility for developing policies, procedures, and manage workflows for original and copy cataloging of cartographic resources. Metadata librarians work with the Director of Data Management & Access in coordinating metadata projects, training and mentoring support staff within the unit, and writing documentation. The Cartographic Metadata Librarian will also participate in Libraries-wide efforts, such as digital library metadata development and contribute to the knowledge base of the profession through research, publication, and professional engagement, while working toward continuous appointment status. *Position Responsibilities * The Cartographic Metadata Librarian works in a highly collaborative context within the Libraries. The Cartographic Metadata Librarian’s responsibilities include: - Lead cataloging efforts for the complex copy and original cataloging of sheet maps, atlases, GIS datasets, etc. - Create and maintain metadata, in collaboration with other team members, for the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Data Project. - Design, implement, and manage workflows for original and copy cataloging of cartographic resources. - Propose, write, and maintain local cataloging documentation and workflows relevant to cartographic materials. - Supervise cataloging library assistant (1.0 FTE). - Engage with partners within the Libraries, across other University of Minnesota system campuses, and with consortial partners to advance cataloging and metadata activities, especially in regard to cartographic materials. *For complete description, qualifications and to apply, go to:* http://z.umn.edu/ulib405 Enter *329837* in the "Search Jobs" box. -- Ryan Mattke Map & Geospatial Information Librarian Head, John R. Borchert Map Library <https://www.lib.umn.edu/borchert> Adjunct Faculty, MGIS Program <http://cla.umn.edu/mgis> Project Lead, Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Data Project <https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/btaa-gdp/> Co-Director, Mapping Prejudice Project <https://www.mappingprejudice.org/> Phone: 612.624.5757 Web: http://www.lib.umn.edu/borchert <https://www.lib.umn.edu/borchert> ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8816-9289 -- Ryan Mattke Map & Geospatial Information Librarian Head, John R. Borchert Map Library <https://www.lib.umn.edu/borchert> Adjunct Faculty, MGIS Program <http://cla.umn.edu/mgis> Project Lead, Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Data Project <https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/btaa-gdp/> Co-Director, Mapping Prejudice Project <https://www.mappingprejudice.org/> Phone: 612.624.5757 Web: http://www.lib.umn.edu/borchert <https://www.lib.umn.edu/borchert> ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8816-9289