Subject: Position opening at Indiana University
From: "Jagodzinski, Cecile" <cjagodzi_at_indiana.edu>
Librarian for French, Italian, Germanic Studies, Classical Studies,
and Comparative Literature
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking a creative and
enthusiastic individual for the position of Librarian for French &
Italian, Germanic Studies, Classical Studies, and Comparative
Literature. The person serving in this position is a member of the
Subject and Area Librarians Council (SALC)
(http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=301) and reports to the
Head of SALC.
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries
(http://www.libraries.iub.edu) are among the top 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 Bloomington campus includes
approximately 37,000 students and 1,600 faculty. The IU Libraries
consist of twenty libraries on the Bloomington campus, five libraries in
Indianapolis, and a library at each of the other six campuses across the
state. For more information on the Libraries' collections, see:
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=35.
The IU Bloomington Libraries are active members of regional and national
associations and consortia, including the Committee on Institutional
Cooperation, the Association of Research Libraries' SPARC Project, the
Digital Library Federation, the Center for Research Libraries, and the
Research Libraries Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Librarian in this position serves as the
collections and public services specialist for Classical Studies,
Comparative Literature, French & Italian, and Germanic Studies. He or
she: Serves as the liaison to the departments of French & Italian,
Germanic Studies, Classical Studies, and Comparative Literature.
Provides routine reference service in the Libraries' Research
Collections Reference Department and advanced reference service in areas
of responsibility. Builds and manages collections in all formats;
manages domestic and foreign approval plans in areas of responsibility;
makes preservation treatment recommendations for these collections.
Prepares collections and resource guides, creates and maintains
subject-specific websites. Oversees collections budgets in areas of
responsibility and helps to develop external funding opportunities. In
consultation with faculty, makes decisions about materials to be sent to
the Libraries' offsite storage facility. Participates in the Libraries'
instructional activities. Participates in library and system-wide
professional activities. In cooperation with the staff of the Libraries'
Digital Library Program and constituents, identifies collections and
resources suitable for publication in digital form. Participates in
relevant professional associations and collaborates with peers in other
CIC and ARL libraries on matters relating to collections.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information
science preferred, with advanced degree in a subject area relevant to
the responsibilities listed above, or equivalent combination of
education and experience in an academic setting. Reading knowledge of
French, German and Italian. Bibliographic knowledge of Dutch, Norwegian,
Danish, Swedish, and Latin. Understanding of the information needs of
scholars and the application of digital and information technologies
within the research environment. Experience in collection development
and teaching or bibliographic instruction. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Proven ability to work independently and
collegially in a complex, rapidly changing environment. Ability to meet
the requirements of a tenure-track appointment. Ability to apply new
technologies to library services.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive,
depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenure-track
academic appointment that 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: Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2005. The
position will remain open until filled. Please send letter of
application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of four references to:
Virginia Sojdehei
Personnel Librarian
Indiana University Libraries
Main Library 201B,
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196, Fax: 812-855-2576, e-mail: libpers_at_indiana.edu.
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, see:
http://www.iub.edu.
Indiana University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through
diversity. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of
diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates
including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Indiana
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural
backgrounds.
Received on Wed Apr 20 2005 - 01:15:54 EDT