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Librarian for Classics, German, Hellenic Studies & Linguistics --
Princeton University -- New Jersey
Princeton University LibraryLibrarian for Classics, German, Hellenic
Studies and LinguisticsRequisition # 0700721
The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected
research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 students and
1,100 faculty members, with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million
manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central
library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and
incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital
collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of
more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large
student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the
Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.eduAvailable:
ImmediatelyResponsibilities:The Princeton University Library seeks an
energetic and creative subject specialist to build library collections and
help shape library services in four fields in the humanities at Princeton:
Classics, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Hellenic Studies, and
Linguistics. This librarian will also work closely with the Departments of
History, Art and Archaeology, and other relevant area and interdisciplinary
studies programs. This is one of six professional positions devoted to
developing and interpreting Princeton's collections in the humanities and
social sciences. The position reports to the Associate University
Librarian for Collection Development. Responsibilities include: current
and retrospective collection building in all formats; managing sizable
acquisitions funds and associated approval plans; advising on
preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance,
including off-site storage; overseeing collections in study rooms in
Firestone Library; and providing specialized research assistance to
Princeton University faculty and students, researchers affiliated with
neighboring institutions, and visiting scholars from the U.S. and abroad.
The librarian also provides instruction in the use of print and electronic
materials for philological, literary, cultural, and historical research;
creates resource guides and Web sites to assist Princeton researchers; has
a direct service presence in the Research and Instructional Services
Department; consults with members of the Technical Services Department to
facilitate timely acquisitions and processing of materials to meet
academic deadlines; and works closely with staff in Rare Books and Special
Collections on acquisitions and to promote use of the wealth of original
and specialized material at Princeton. This librarian represents Princeton
in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and
scholarly organizations.Qualifications: Required: an ALA-accredited
Master's degree in library science, plus an advanced degree in one of the
disciplines associated with this position, or an equivalent combination of
education and professional library experience; proficiency in Latin, Greek,
Modern Greek, and German; a minimum of three years of successful experience
in a research library. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the
bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use
of researchers in the humanities and social sciences. Candidates should be
knowledgeable about the American and European book trades, current and
antiquarian, and the changing technological environment in research
libraries; they should also demonstrate an interest in developing
innovative services for researchers. Preferred: Successful teaching
experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; experience
with cooperative library projects such as the Center for Research
Libraries and the Digital Library Federation; and knowledge of the
strengths of other research collections. Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11)
paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health
coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are
available. Nominations and Applications:Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations
and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses
and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs
at Princeton Web site: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htmPrinceton University
is a Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
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