Because of the Easter holiday break, the closing date for applications for
the post of Map Librarian in the Geological Society has been extended to
12th April 2002.
If you would like to receive further particulars please telephone or e-mail
me. Do not hesitate to telephone the Librarian, Sheila Meredith, on 020
7734 5673, if you would like to discuss the appointment with her.
A general job description follows:
MAP LIBRARIAN - JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the map collection,
including cataloguing maps, collection development, and provision of a map
enquiry service to the Society's Fellows and Corporate Affiliates.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
* Management of the map collection including responsibility for
maintenance and storage of maps and texts.
* Maintenance of the database of map catalogue records including both
new acquisitions and the retrospective cataloguing of the historic
collection of rare and antiquarian maps.
* Dealing with enquiries and requests for maps and assisting and
advising both users and library staff on issues relating to the collection.
* Responsibility for collection development, identifying gaps in
holdings and advising the Librarian on the availability of material.
* Provision of appropriate reports and statistics.
* Other general library duties as required.
Salary
A starting salary within the range £19,726-£25,419 is offered, including a
London Weighting allowance of £2,651. Progression through the pay scale is
solely on the basis of performance. Salaries are reviewed annually with an
operative date of 1 January.
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Wendy Cawthorne, Assistant Librarian,
Geological Society Library,
Burlington House, Piccadilly, LONDON W1J 0BG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 5673; Fax: +44 (0)20 7439 3470
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