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The University of Georgia is accepting applications for a Cartographic Metadata Librarian, based in the Map and Government Information Library. The complete position description + application instructions is available at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/191582. The minimum salary for this position is $50,000. Review of applications will begin May 17, 2021; please feel free to reach out with any questions.

The Cartographic Metadata Librarian enables discovery and access to the University of Georgia Libraries’ collections of cartographic materials in all formats and languages, including those held outside of the Map and Government Information Library, by creating and enhancing catalog records according to national and international standards. The person in this position will also assist library users with identifying and locating materials as needed. The Cartographic Metadata Librarian reports to the Head of the Map and Government Information Library.

*Provides access to the UGA Libraries’ collections of cartographic resources in all formats and languages by performing original and complex copy cataloging, including editing of records which lack Library of Congress classification numbers and/or subject headings.

*Promotes the use of consistent headings in local and national files, provides references from variant and related terms, and contributes to the efficiency of the national cataloging effort by incorporating name and subject authority records. Maintains quality of work and prepares for change by keeping up with national and international developments in bibliographic control.

*Contributes to the efficient processing and uniform description of materials throughout the Libraries by maintaining effective working relationships and by serving as a resource person to Libraries’ personnel regarding cartographic resources cataloging policies and procedures.

*Contributes to Libraries-wide efforts to digitize cartographic resources by consulting on and overseeing the creation of non-MARC metadata.

*Assists patrons with research and reference inquiries by answering questions and locating materials and resources.

To view a full description of the position and application instructions please go to: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/191582.

The Map and Government Information Library is Georgia’s designated regional depository for U.S. federal documents and the official depository for State of Georgia government publications; it is also home to one of the largest academic map collections in the country and the ASERL Center of Excellence for maps. Taken together, the map and government documents collections consist of approximately 1.7 million tangible items and over 3 million microforms. The Map and Government Information Library consists of a Head, 3 FTE faculty librarians, and 3 FTE staff members plus student assistants.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.  Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([log in to unmask]). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.  