Position: Librarian for Ibero-American Studies (faculty, tenure-track),
University of Kansas
Apply Online:  http://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=101617
Review Date:  Sept 24, 2012
Instructions for Applying:  Apply online. Attach a cover letter, a resume,
and a list of at least three references with current contact information.  
Contact Information for Applicants:  Mike Broadwell, [log in to unmask], 4-8922
or Rita Wilson, [log in to unmask], 4-3103 

Job Duties

The Librarian for Ibero-American studies serves on a team of six area
studies librarians, two program assistants, and 8-10 student assistants in
the Libraries' International Area Studies (IAS) department. The position
reports to the Co-chairs of IAS, who in turn report to the Assistant Dean of
Collections and Scholar Services. The Librarian for Ibero-American studies
provides user-focused service and subject expertise for the
interdisciplinary field of Latin American studies and Iberian literature and
works with faculty and staff in the Center for Latin American Studies, the
Department of Spanish and Portuguese, and other departments or schools that
offer a program or courses related to Ibero-American studies. See below for
a description of responsibilities and qualifications.  


Required Qualifications
1. Master's Degree in Library or Information Sciences from an American
Library Association accredited program. Degree must be received by date of
hire. 

2. Three years post-secondary coursework or work experience in any aspect of
Ibero-American studies or in a supporting discipline with significant
Ibero-American focus. 

3. Language competency in English and Spanish as demonstrated by college
coursework, proficiency assessment scores (i.e. ACTFL/LTI for Spanish; TOEFL
for English;), extended foreign residence in a Spanish-speaking country,
native speaker; or other demonstrated competency measure. 

Open Rank: Rank considerations are based on professional performance,
research, and service experience sufficient to qualify for an appointment at
the rank of Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian. See
Discipline Expectations for additional detail:
http://lib.ku.edu/lfpa/LCPT/DisciplineExpectations2009.pdf  

Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in any aspect of
Ibero-American studies or in a supporting discipline with significant
Ibero-American focus. 

2. Familiarity with electronic and print information resources with
significant content related to Ibero-American Studies. 

3. Experience working in research library, research center, or equivalent
setting. 

4. Knowledge of trends in acquisition, collection development, scholarly
communication, digital libraries, instruction, and materials processing. 

5. Knowledge of current trends, research, and curricula in area studies, the
humanities, or social sciences 

6. Familiarity with the book trade and publishing environments of Spain,
Portugal, and Latin America. 

7. First-hand knowledge of Spain, Portugal or Latin America through study
abroad, fieldwork, or other foreign living experience. 

8. Working knowledge of Portuguese, as demonstrated by coursework, foreign
residence in Portugal or Brazil, or native speaker. 

9. Working knowledge of indigenous languages of Ibero-America. 

10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

11. Effective written communication skills in English as demonstrated by the
quality of application materials and/or publications. 

12. Effective verbal communication skills in English as demonstrated in
application materials (Evidence might include coursework or experience in
communications, public relations, public speaking, presentations,
negotiations, teaching, outreach, project management, etc.). 

13. Teaching experience, preferably in a library or academic setting at the
post-secondary level. 

14. Ability to work effectively with a culturally divers faculty, students,
and staff. 

15. Strong commitment to instruction and public service.  
Work Schedule  (e.g. 8-5 Mon-Fri) 40 hrs.

 
Percent of total time: 

Professional Responsibility (80%)

Liaison. Serve as liaison to the Center for Latin American Studies and the
Department of Spanish and Portuguese; work with faculty in other disciplines
or programs related Ibero-American studies

Collections. Build, maintain, and assess the Ibero-American collection:
select materials in all formats, media-types, languages, and subject areas
relevant to Ibero-American studies; manage the Ibero-American collections
budget; monitor and review approval plans and exchange relationships; and
cooperate with other subject librarians as needed.

Instruction. Work collaboratively with librarians, faculty, and instructors
to design, deliver, and assess a program of library instruction that
promotes information literacy among undergraduate and graduate students in
Ibero-American studies and related disciplines.

Reference. Provide reference service and research consultation related to
Ibero-American studies for students, faculty, visiting scholars, and the
general public. 

Outreach. Work collaboratively to develop and maintain web-based research
guides (LibGuide platform), the department's website, and finding aids
relevant to the Ibero-American studies; promote Ibero-American studies in
the community and share subject specialties in K-12 social studies as needed. 

Scholarly Communication. Support KU Libraries' Open Access policy by
contributing to University's digital repository (KU ScholarWorks) and
promoting it among faculty in disciplines related to Ibero-American studies.


Research and Service (20%)

Engage in original research and scholarly publication in academic
librarianship and Ibero-American studies. Engage in professional service
activities within KU Libraries, across disciplines within the university,
and in regional and national organizations relevant to academic
librarianship and Ibero-American Studies.