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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Davis, Betty J
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Subject: Posting
Librarian
for Germanic Studies, French and Italian,
Comparative
Literature, Classical Studies and Linguistics
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking a
creative and enthusiastic individual for the position of Librarian for Germanic
Studies, French and Italian, and Comparative Literature. Classical Studies
and/or Linguistics may also be included in the position, depending on the
interests and qualifications of the appointee. The person serving in this
position is a member of the Subject and Area Librarians Council (SALC) (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=301) and reports to the
Head of SALC.
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu/) are
among the top leading academic research library systems in
The IU Bloomington Libraries are active members of regional
and national associations and consortia, including the Committee on
Institutional Cooperation, the Association of Research Libraries’
Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition Project (SPARC), the
Digital Library Federation, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Research
Libraries Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The
librarian in this position serves
as the collections and public services specialist for Germanic Studies, French
and Italian, and Comparative Literature. Depending on the qualifications
of the appointee, this position may also be responsible for Classical Studies, and/or Linguistics. He or
she:
QUALIFICATIONS: An American Libraries Association
(ALA)-accredited master’s degree in library or information science and an
advanced degree in a subject area relevant to the responsibilities listed above
are preferred, but candidates with an advanced degree in either library or
information science OR in a relevant subject area, AND an appropriate
combination of education and experience in an academic setting will also be
considered. Required: reading
knowledge of French, German and Italian, with proficiency in at least one of
the three. Bibliographic knowledge of Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, and
Latin or Greek.
Understanding of the information needs of scholars and the application of
digital and information technologies within the research environment.
Experience in collection development and teaching or bibliographic
instruction. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collegially in a complex, rapidly
changing environment. Ability to apply new technologies to library
services. Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track
appointment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary and rank are negotiable and competitive, depending upon qualifications
and experience. This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes
eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include a university health
care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance, and liberal
vacation and sick leave.
TO APPLY: Review of
applications will begin on April 15, 2008. The
position is available July 1st, and will remain
open until filled. Please send letter of application, professional vita,
and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of four references to:
Jennifer Chaffin
Director of Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201B
812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
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For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go
to: http://www.iub.edu.
Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201A
812-855-8196