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Humanities Librarian
Position
Overview
The Humanities Librarian for English Language and Literature
works in a team environment to build print and digital collections; to provide
specialized reference, instruction, consultation and outreach services to a
diverse campus community; and to create new services and programs within an
environment of rapidly changing information technologies, scholarly
communication models, and interdisciplinary emphasis.
The Librarian reports to the Head of Collection Development
within the University Libraries and is the liaison to English. S/he may also
work with other academic departments within the humanities and serves as an
important contributor to the development and promotion of the Kenneth Spencer
Research Library’s rare book and manuscript collections.
Responsibilities
Develop collections and strengthen user services to support
research and teaching programs in English and the humanities through strong
working relationships with faculty and students in the assigned academic
unit(s)
Select research materials and manage the budget for English
and assigned disciplines, with emphasis on materials that will directly support
faculty and undergraduate/graduate student research. The English collection
includes core scholarly works, current literature, and creative writing:
novels, poems, and drama. Work cooperatively with other subject specialists in
the development of interdisciplinary collections supporting teaching and
research.
Identify and recommend humanities resources within
KU’s permanent collections for digitization, working closely with other
subject specialists, digital librarians, and technology staff to establish new
local digital collections. Participate in campus initiatives that strengthen
support for digital humanities.
Foster faculty collaborations in a wide range of Libraries
initiatives, including KU ScholarWorks, scholarly publishing opportunities,
support of faculty research, and the integration of coursework with library
services and information literacy approaches.
Provide support for faculty and students in the use of
humanities materials through
instruction, in-depth reference, web-based communication and the development
and maintenance of web-based guides or resources.
Teach library instruction sessions for
English courses, generally 200-level or above, and participate in campus-wide
information literacy instruction programs serving students in
first-year-experience programs, general education programs and advanced courses
in liaison disciplines.
Partner with colleagues in the
collections and instruction areas to develop and present a program of
instructional initiatives directed at extending staff and user knowledge in
areas of specialization.
Share responsibilities for providing
information and general reference services in person, by telephone and
electronically (email & instant messaging).
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from a program accredited by the American
Library Association
Excellence in written communication as demonstrated by
quality of application materials
Minimum of 3 years work experience in an academic or
research library with responsibilities for collection development and/or
reference and instruction.
Knowledge of print and electronic information resources in
English language, literature, and contemporary literature, including
bibliographic and small press publications and full-text resources as detailed
in application materials.
Demonstrated experience with current and emerging trends and
technologies in academic libraries as evidenced in application materials
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in English.
Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.
Familiarity with contemporary humanities curricula and
research methodologies.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse faculty,
students, and staff.
Familiarity with collection development methodologies in
research libraries, trends in digital library development, and principles of
scholarly communication in the context of rapidly developing
technologies.
Strong commitment to instruction and public service.
Recent experience in teaching, library instruction or
technology training and knowledge of instructional theory, philosophy, and
practice.
Experience managing a collections budget.
Proficiency in a western European language.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
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Applications
and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. First review of
applications will be April 1, 2008. Complete application includes: letter of
interest which addresses each of the required and preferred qualifications,
curriculum vitae, and the names with contact information of three references.
Send to: Humanities Librarian Search Committee,
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benefits include a choice of health plans and the option for TIAA-CREF
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