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            MAP SPECIALIST AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY MAP LIBRARY
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     The Map Library is seeking a map specialist to undertake a range of
     Curatorial work.  The duties are split between the automated
     cataloguing section and the Student's Room.  Undertaking relief
     supervision of the Student's Room would be an important part of the
     job and you would be expected to undertake Saturday duty approximately
     once in every four weeks.  The work also involves cataloguing modern
     (and possibly antiquarian) material and editing retroconverted
     catalogue records.
 
     Experience in the cartographic field - as a cataloguer, librarian or
     researcher - is essential.  You will have good communication skills
     and confidence in dealing with the public.  You will be a good
     teamworker with an ability to meet targets.  A degree or equivalent
     qualification in geography or history would normally be expected.  A
     working knowledge of one or more Western European foreign languages is
     desirable, as is computer literacy.
 
     Starting salary on appointment will be between 14,348 - 17,935 pounds
     depending on qualifications and experience.  Annual increases
     thereafter will be performance related up to a maximum of 21,523
     pounds.
 
     For further details and an application form please telephone: 0171 412
     7331.
 
     The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 24
     November 1997.