From: Jennifer King [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: [archives] Job posting for Public Services and Outreach Librarian in Special Collections

 

 

 

 

The Gelman Library System at George Washington University seeks applications from and nomination of innovative librarians for the position of Public Services and Outreach Librarian for Special Collections.  The successful candidate will be responsible for educational outreach to the professors, graduate students, and undergraduates who do or may potentially use Special Collections materials.  This outreach will take the form of direct contact with faculty whose research interests overlap with the holdings of the Special Collections and University Archives, instruction to students in the use of archival materials, and the development of other venues (such as blogs and Wikis).  The Librarian will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day public services operations, including reference services, reprographic services, supervision of the Special Collections reading room, and supervision of holdings maintenance activities including processing books and periodicals and stacks maintenance.

 

The Department houses 45,000 literary, historical, rare and antiquarian books; 27,000 linear feet of manuscripts and University records; 400,000 photographs; 50,000 audio recordings; and substantial holdings of maps, broadsides and other ephemeral materials.  The collections support research on the social, cultural, political and economic aspects of the United States in general and the Washington, DC metropolitan area in particular; the African American experience in the United States; literary studies of fiction authors and poets in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and beyond; the Jewish experience in Europe and the United States; media and journalism; and the history of The George Washington University. 

 

The position reports to the Head of Special Collections. For the full position description and application requirements please see http://www.gwu.edu/gelman/library/employment/

 

The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

 

Jennifer King
Manuscripts Librarian
The George Washington University
202-994-0628