Sanford Libraries (SL) is seeking a Cartographic Metadata Librarian to work directly with paper and digital historical and antiquarian maps held primarily in collections at the David Rumsey Map Center (DRMC). The goal of this position is to enable discovery and use of these materials across a variety of platforms including the library catalog, geospatial discovery environments, exhibits, and interactive indexes.
About Stanford Libraries:
Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 400 employees. We are committed to fueling the teaching, learning and research across Stanford by acquiring, stewarding, and making available a robust collection, currently in excess of 12 million items. Everyone in the organization plays a vital role in fulfilling that objective. Our dedication to discoverability and information management also has us engaged in dynamic global partnerships. We are constantly building and strengthening our organization, and we recognize striving for excellence is a marathon and not a sprint. While we hope to always find candidates who fit within our organization, what we truly seek is someone who will add to our teams, our profession as well as the greater academic arena. We are invested in the success of our teams and the individuals who represent Stanford Libraries. The Libraries values are rooted in a commitment of mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to share their skills and perspectives in a highly collaborative environment. We value colleagues who perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse, multicultural workplace environment.
Stanford Libraries (SL) is seeking a Cartographic Metadata Librarian to work directly with paper and digital historical and antiquarian maps held primarily in collections at the David Rumsey Map Center (DRMC). The David Rumsey Map Center houses the antiquarian and historic map collections for the university with focus on the cartographic history of the United States, Renaissance mapping, Far East cartography especially from Japan, China, and Korea, pictorial mapping, and data visualization. The majority of the materials are from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Collections including those in French, Dutch, German, Latin, Spanish and Turkish will need to be processed.
The Center also specializes in the management of digital map surrogates including a program of digitizing our own physical collections, as well as those of our collecting benefactors, through our "digital philanthropy" program. Regular tasks will include providing focused cataloging services based on specialized knowledge of metadata standards. The Cartographic Metadata Librarian is also responsible for the management and ingest of records for the digital images received from donors. This includes supervising the QA of the images, performing metadata modeling and ingest of the MARC and MODS records, and validation of the content in Searchworks. They oversee the physical move of donated materials to Stanford including scheduling, inventory control, and integration of the records into Searchworks. The person in this position will also assist library patrons (faculty, students, researchers, and other library users) with identifying and locating sources of information based upon the work done to surface materials through the library’s discovery platforms. The position is based in the David Rumsey Map Center and reports to the Head and Curator of the Center.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience. Two or more years of relevant experience in a library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
The expected pay range for this position is $76,000-$90,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.
Why Stanford is for You:
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There is a strong internal candidate for this position.
Documents required: cover letter, references list and résumé or CV.
References required: Please provide a list of 3 references with contact information.
Applications must be submitted electronically through http://jobs.stanford.edu.