From: Nancy Boerner <nboerner_at_indiana.edu>
Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington
Librarian for History, Religious Studies, and History & Philosophy of
Science
AVAILABLE: January 1, 1999
ENVIRONMENT: The Indiana University Libraries are one of the leading
academic research library systems in North America, providing strong
collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in
the application of information technologies. The university community
includes approximately 96,000 students and 4,000 faculty on eight
campuses. The Libraries consist of the libraries on the Bloomington
campus, the libraries in Indianapolis (the University Library and the
medicine, law, and dentistry libraries), and the libraries at six other
campuses across the state.
The Indiana University Libraries in Bloomington employ approximately 90
librarians, 35 professional/administrative staff, 200 support staff, and
700-800 part-time student staff. Librarians have tenure-track academic
appointments and participate in campus and university governance. Support
staff are represented by the Communication Workers of America.
The Subject and Area Librarians Council (SALC) is a unit of ten librarians
who cover most of the humanities and social science disciplines in the
Main Library and provide faculty, students and others with services
related to those disciplines. This position supports three nationally
recognized departments that make intensive use of the library and that
represent a combined total of 76 full-time faculty, 275 graduate students,
and 400 undergraduate majors.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Collection
Development, the librarian is responsible for developing collections and
related research services in History, Religious Studies, and the History &
Philosophy of Science, working closely with the faculties in these
departments to identify needs and establish priorities. Provides direct
research consultation and instruction to library users; oversees
collection budgets and assists in developing external funding sources; and
participates in cooperative programs for resource-sharing. Prepares
collection and database guides; develops web sites and digitization
projects; monitors approval plans; recommends preservation treatments; and
participates in space planning. As a member of SALC, takes responsibility
for SALC's liaison activities to another department or service unit within
the Libraries (e.g., coordination of instruction, space-planning or
technical services). Final subject assignments, in addition to History,
as well as liaison duties will be based on the successful applicant's
academic training, experience, and interests.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited masters degree in library
science with graduate degree in History or equivalent combination of
education and library experience; knowledge of electronic resources with
an interest in developing innovative services; and understanding of the
nature of scholarly research, publishing trends and the complexities of a
large and rapidly changing research library environment. Reading
knowledge of French and/or German; excellent written and oral
communication skills; good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as
part of a team. Preferred: Graduate course work and/or research library
experience in Religious Studies; bibliographic knowledge of additional
West European languages; and some teaching experience.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary negotiable and competitive, dependent upon
experience, qualifications, and rank. Rank will be Assistant
Librarian--$31,039; Associate Librarian--$37,708; or Librarian--$46,087.
This is a tenure track academic appointment, which includes eligibility
for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include a university health care plan,
TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance, and liberal
vacation and sick leave.
To apply, send letter of application, professional vita, and names,
addresses, and phone numbers of four references to:
Lila Fredenburg, Libraries Human Resources Officer
Indiana University Libraries
Main Library C-201
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196; fax: 812-855-2576; e-mail: lfredenb_at_indiana.edu
Review of applications will begin on October 16, 1998. The search will
remain open until the position is filled.
For further information concerning Indiana University:
http://www.indiana.edu/iub.
Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Received on Mon Sep 14 1998 - 15:41:15 EDT