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Humanities/History Librarian -- Emory University -- Georgia
Humanities/History Librarian
The Emory University Libraries invites applications for a
Humanities/History Librarian to deliver a full range of library
services with a concentration in Medieval, Early, and Modern European
History. Emory University's Medieval History program is a small, highly
selective program and the Early Modern European History program is one of
the History Department's best known and most successful Ph.D. programs;
the Modern European History program is a small but focused program with
emphasis on the twentieth century. The Humanities/History Librarian is
one of two librarians serving the History Department; the other position
concentrates on U.S. History.
Responsibilities: The librarian provides a full range of library
services and serves as subject liaison for Early Modern and Modern
European History. As subject liaison s/he articulates, anticipates,
and meets the research and curricular needs in the area of concentration.
S/he develops and manages collections, provides classroom instruction
in the use of library resources, and provides general and consultative
reference services. S/he creates subject specific content for the
library's web site and employs new technologies in instructional sessions.
In providing services and developing collections, the librarian
collaborates with other liaisons to meet interdisciplinary needs. The
librarian fulfills responsibilities in the Collection Management Division
and on the Research and Instructional Services Team, including
participation in the general reference rotation. The librarian represents
the Library in national and regional organizations and in outreach
activities.
Qualifications: Master's degree in library/information science
and demonstrated academic strength in European History, gained either
through experience or an advanced degree (preferred). Experience in
collection management and knowledge of current trends and issues in
scholarly publishing. Experience in meeting the reference and research
needs of students and faculty in European history. Experience in
designing and delivering discipline-specific library instruction sessions.
Reading knowledge of French, German and Russian is preferred. Excellent
communication skills and ability to contribute successfully in a team
environment, collaborate with colleagues across the library and the
university, and manage multiple responsibilities. Record of involvement in
professional activities.
Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank based on qualifications and
experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits.
Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Generous support
for moving expenses.
Application: Send letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M.
Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory
University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Applications may be faxed to
404/727-0805 or e-mailed to [log in to unmask] Application review
begins immediately and continues until the position is successfully
filled.
Environment: One of the nation's leading research universities, Emory
excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and
administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic
achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the
faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both
the university and healthcare. The Libraries of Emory University include
the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology,
business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total
approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts
and archives. The libraries offer access to thousands of electronic
information resources. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and
Information Resources provides an integrated service environment that
brings together technology and media specialists with librarians in a
facility that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a
distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a
state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta
Business Library, the new Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Electronic
Services Data Center, group study rooms, and comfortable study space with
data connections as well as wireless access throughout the building. The
Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries,
OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries, the
Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library Federation
(for more information about the libraries visit
http://web.library.emory.edu).
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and encourages women and minority candidates.
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