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Subject:        Position Announcement: Head, Borchert Map Library - University
of Minnesota
Date:   Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:41:36 -0500
From:   Coombs, James <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>



University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities

*Head, John R. Borchert Map Library*


The University of Minnesota Libraries seeks innovative and energetic
applicants for the position of Head, John R. Borchert Map Library,
http://map.lib.umn.edu/ one of the largest and most heavily used
academic map libraries in the nation.

The Borchert Map Library houses a collection of 350,000 maps
representing five centuries of cartography, 400,000 aerial photographs,
and a substantial atlas and reference collection. Within the Borchert
Map Library is the award-winning Automated Cartographic Information
Center (ACIC), http://map.lib.umn.edu/acic.html a state-of-the-art GIS
facility with 10 workstations providing access to a wealth of geospatial
data and a comprehensive set of software programs. The Borchert Map
Library supports the University of Minnesota’s top-ranked Geography
Department, http://www.geog.umn.edu/ in addition to drawing researchers
from across the campus and the general public.

*Specific duties will include:* Administer all activities of the John R.
Borchert Map Library; Manage the Automated Cartographic Information
Center (ACIC) located within Borchert. Develop, maintain, and preserve
collections in the field of Geography; serve as liaison to the Geography
Department; manage and expend Borchert Map Library Endowment Fund in
consultation with Geography Department chair.

*Required qualifications:* ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library/
Information Science, or equivalent combination of an advanced degree
with relevant experience; excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; demonstrated creativity, initiative and self direction;
demonstrated expertise with geographic information systems (GIS).

*Preferred qualifications:* Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in
geography or related discipline; previous professional experience in a
map library; demonstrated experience supervising professional and
paraprofessional staff; ability to work successfully and collaboratively
with colleagues in the Libraries and the Geography Department;
demonstrated involvement in professional activities.

Full position advertisement is available at
http://www.lib.umn.edu/site/ul212.phtml

/The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer/

________________________

Philip Herold
Head, Forestry Library
Co-Director, University Digital Conservancy
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
B50 Skok Hall | 2003 Upper Buford Circle | St. Paul, MN 55108
Email: [log in to unmask] | Phone: 612.624.2779 | Fax: 612.624.3733