WAML Map & GIS Job BlogCurator of Antiquarian Maps
Source: Maps-L
Closing date 29 June 2007
St Pancras, London
Permanent-full time
Salary-£26,357-£29,566
The British Library Map Collections are the nation's heritage
cartographic collection and one of the largest and most important map
collections in the world.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small but dedicated team
as a specialist in antiquarian maps, with particular emphasis on
cataloguing and assisting in the selection of antiquarian items to add
to the collections. You will have a lively interest in working with and
researching into antiquarian cartographic materials, and experience of
work in a library, archives or commercial setting. You will have
knowledge of at least one European language (in addition to English),
and be degree level educated in history, geography or a related field.
The post involves line and matrix management, so you will have
successful personnel management experience.
To apply for this role or to find out more information please visit:
www.bl.uk/vacancies Ref: kb168
Peter Barber MA, FSA, FRHistS
Head of Map Collections
Map Library
British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
tel.(020) 7412 7701
fax (020) 7412 7780