----------------------------Original message---------------------------- PLEASE POST March 16, 1994 CORRECTED VERSION PLEASE DISREGARD POSTING DATED 02/28/94 THE LIBRARY University of California Los Angeles Professional Position Professional librarians at UCLA are eleven-month academic appointees. They are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, one day per month of sick leave, reductions in incidental fees, and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. A candidate for appointment shall have a professional background of competence, knowledge, and experience to assure suitability for appointment to this series. Such background will normally include a professional degree from a library school with an accredited program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library, criteria for promotion include professional activity outside of the library, University and public service, research and other activity. Rank: Associate Librarian/Librarian Name of Unit: Henry J. Bruman Map Library Position Title: Cartographic Information Librarian Salary Range: $35,052 - $59,316* *(Salary range 11/01/93 - 06/30/94 is $34,141 - $57,774 to reflect 2.6% salary reduction) Description of Unit The Henry J. Bruman Map Library, one of the largest cartographic information collections in the United States, comprises over 500,000 maps, remote sensing images and microfiche. Supplementing those spatial data materials are over 350 serial titles and more than 8,000 atlases, gazetteers and other reference tools. Materials are collected from all parts of the world with emphasis on Los Angeles, Southern and other parts of California and countries covered by study centers on UCLA's campus. The collection also includes a substantial number of rare historical maps and facsimiles and worldwide city plans as well as a large number of cartographic tools to aid in the reading and interpreting of cartographic materials. A newly emerging emphasis on cartographic information in electronic formats is being vigorously pursued. An average of 6,000 cartographic related reference questions are answered per year. The Map Library is administratively merged with, and reports to, the Public Affairs Service (PAS), which is a multi-disciplinary public service unit, responsible for significant collections of government documents and for public affairs-related publications from non- governmental organizations. Both Libraries are actively planning for a physical merger of the two collections into University Research Library, the present location of PAS. The combined unit will have a special focus on electronic information systems and will be developing an integrated and active program of reference and research instruction and outreach to faculty and students. The combined Map Library and PAS staff consists of 5.0 FTE Librarians, 9.0 FTE Library Assistants, 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant and 6.0 FTE Student Assistants. Duties Under the direction of the Department Head of the merged unit, the Cartographic Information Librarian (CIL) selects cartographic information related materials in all formats, enhancing the development of the existing excellent collection. The CIL consults with technical processing staff concerning materials acquisition and disposition upon receipt. Participates in bibliographic instruction endeavors of the Department. Responsible for planning and implementing the introduction of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) resources and providing GIS training for staff. Provides forward-looking leadership and high visibility to promote the use of the Bruman Library's Collection. Participates in strategic planning with emphasis on forging new directions for the use of cartographic resources. Provides reference service for the map and government documents collections, which includes some week-end and evening work. Assists and participates in library development and donor relations. Participates in the general activities of the UCLA Libraries as well as teaching, research or other professional activities. Participates in statewide and national networks of cartographic specialists. Qualifications Required: Experience in an academic or other major library setting, working with cartographic materials in both collection development and public service areas, including library instruction and user relations. Experience with electronic cartographic resources such as Geographic Information Systems, and the ability to share knowledge with other staff. Preferred: Familiarity with government publications in all formats, especially electronic, and with the structure of the U.S. federal government. Familiarity with government information at all levels and with the broad disciplinary field of public policy. Public service experience working with government publications and non-governmental public policy or urban planning materials. Interest or experience with library development and donor relations. Candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to work effectively and tactfully with colleagues and library users in a fast-paced and complex operation, as well as flexibility, initiative and dependability. Must be a self starter, interested in defining and exploring the field of cartographic information in an interdisciplinary and electronic environment. UCLA is an EOE/AA employer. Send application letter a full resume, and the names/addresses of at least 3 references to Dr. Rita A. Scherrei, Assoc. Univ. Librarian, Administrative and Personnel Services, University Research Library, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024-1575. Candidates applying by May 1, 1994 will be given first consideration.