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<p><b>George S. Parker II ’51 Curator of Maps and Prints - John Carter Brown Library</b></p>
<font size="2">The John Carter Brown Library has one of the world’s most important
collections of maps and atlases related to the history of the Americas
and, more broadly, to the entire world, across the period stretching
from the earliest printed atlases (c. 1472) through to maps showcasing
the end of the colonial period (c. 1825). The Library has consistently
added significant geographical works to its world-renowned collection of
Americana. The print collection, albeit smaller, has likewise continued
to grow, and consists of a separate collection of prints as well as a
collection of mostly British political cartoons.
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<br />The George S. Parker II
’51 Curator of Maps and Prints serves as the chief ambassador – and
chief proselytizer – for both of these extraordinary collections.
Responsibilities for this collection include: its continued growth
through acquisitions and collection development; its interpretation for
scholars and the general public, through onsite and digital engagement;
exhibition and publication preparation; the provision of reference
services; identifying materials for preservation and conservation; and
other duties as assigned by the Director/Librarian, to whom this
position reports. It is essential that the incoming Curator of Maps and
Prints have a solid grasp on the history of the Americas and the history
of maps (and, ideally, how the two intersect) so as to be able to
answer reference questions concerning the collection, and to be able to
effectively and meaningfully present cartographic material to staff,
fellows, researchers, the Brown community, and the world outside of
Brown.
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<br />See further information <b><a href="https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/John-Carter-Brown-Library/George-S-Parker-II--51-Curator-of-Maps-and-Prints---John-Carter-Brown-Library_REQ126169">here</a></b>
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