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History, Public and International Affairs Liaison Librarian -- George
Mason University -- Virginia
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
History, Public & International Affairs Liaison Librarian
George Mason, a Carnegie Research University (High Research Activity), is
an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a
range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with students in 148
degree (including 25+ doctoral) programs. The Libraries are experiencing a
period of significant growth in funding, staffing and facilities, and are
identified in the University's long-range planning process as critical to
the University's expanding role as a research institution.
We invite applications for an History, Public & International Affairs
Liaison Librarian based in the Fenwick Library. Academic responsibilities
include service to and collaboration with the Departments of History and
Public & International Affairs as well as undergraduate Conflict
Resolution within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign
equivalent; undergraduate and/or graduate degree in subject fields
relevant to the position; significant academic research experience,
including reference, instruction, and collection development; experience
in developing working partnerships with academic departments; experience
developing and assessing service initiatives; wide exposure to relevant
databases, collections, and publishers/vendors; knowledge of the
scholarly communication issues facing academic libraries and the
humanities and social sciences; understanding of the information needs of
social scientists; experience working with datasets; demonstrated ability
to use technology for improved library services; excellent communication
skills, both oral and written; ability to work effectively with diverse
academic groups and a demonstrated commitment to responsive and quality
academic library services.
Appointment and Benefits: 12-month Professional Faculty appointment.
Health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans,
including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 12 paid holidays; tuition waiver
for self. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Application process: Application instructions are
available at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position FA403z. Review of
applications begins November 15, 2006 and will continue until the position
is filled. AA/EOE.
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