From: Edward Shreeves <edward-shreeves_at_uiowa.edu>
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA
Position Vacancy
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BIBLIOGRAPHER
Position Description: Under the direction of the Director for Collections
and Information Resources, the International Studies Bibliographer will:
(1) select materials in all formats and in all appropriate languages
relating to African studies, South Asian studies, and other area studies
fields (chiefly for developing countries), global health and development,
and other social science fields as assigned, and advise and assist other
selectors throughout the libraries in the selection of international
materials in their disciplines; (2) provide bibliographic and reference
assistance to faculty, students, and staff on international studies topics;
(3) coordinate and, as necessary, implement user education in appropriate
subject areas; (4) serve as liaison to faculty in a variety of
international studies programs, including African Studies, South Asian
Studies, Global Health Studies, International Rural and Environmental
Health, International Development, International Communication Studies, and
Third World Development Support; (5) work with the Preservation Librarian
on the preservation and conservation of relevant materials; (6) represent
the University Libraries in appropriate on-campus groups and national and
regional organizations, and work with appropriate faculty to support
interest in international studies throughout the university and the state;
(7) represent the university and the libraries in cooperative activities,
especially within the Committee on Institutional Cooperation; (8) carry out
other professional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required: MLS from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent;
familiarity with contemporary approaches to international and global
studies; expertise in either African studies or South Asian studies;
excellent ability to communicate with students and faculty; minimum of two
years relevant professional experience (including collection development
experience) working in a university or research library; evidence of an
understanding of the publishing and book selling trades in Africa and South
Asia as well as methods of acquiring library materials from those areas;
demonstrated ability to work effectively with library colleagues; some
reading knowledge of French; commitment to professional involvement.
Desired: Some knowledge of African or South Asian languages (especially
Hindi); knowledge of European languages besides French; advanced work in
African studies, South Asian studies, or international development.
Salary and Appointment: Appointment rank and salary will be based on
relevant experience and educational background. Appointment will be made
at the Librarian II or III level. The salary range for this position is
$31,810 - $52,000. The University offers an attractive package of benefits
including 25 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a
flexible selection of medical, life insurance, dental, vision, childcare
credit and additional benefits.
Application Procedures: Applications must be received by March 15, 1998.
Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Qualified
individuals should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Janice
Simmons-Welburn, Coordinator for Personnel and Diversity Programs,
University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, IA 52242-1420 (319) 335-5871.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Edward Shreeves
Director, Collections & Information Resources
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, IA 52442
319-335-5871; FAX: 319-335-5900
Email: edward-shreeves_at_uiowa.edu
Lynn F. Sipe
Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, Info. Services Division
University of Southern California, Doheny Library 100
Los Angeles, CA. 90089-0182
LSipe_at_calvin.usc.edu 213/740-2929 FAX 213/749-1221
Received on Thu Feb 05 1998 - 09:48:26 EST