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Global Studies & Foreign Languages Liaison Librarian (FA134z)

We invite applications for the newly designed Global Studies & Foreign
Languages Liaison Librarian, based in Fenwick Library at George Mason
University. The Global Studies and Foreign Languages Liaison Librarian
is responsible for developing collections and research services that
reflect the University's increasing emphasis on internationalizing the
curriculum, as well as forging partnerships and connections with
individual researchers and institutions of higher education in other
countries. The incumbent develops a comprehensive view of the
international focus of the university and key parts of the collection to
support research and curricular needs, and works with other liaison
librarians to expand holdings of foreign language materials appropriate
to the university's academic programs in a variety of disciplines and
formats, including public documents and data collections. The incumbent
serves as primary contact for Foreign Language Programs and provides
research assistance, consulting services, and instruction for faculty
and students in those programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign
equivalent; academic background in subject fields relevant to the
position; 2 to 4+ years of academic library experience, including
reference, instruction, and collections work; experience in developing
working partnerships with academic departments; experience developing
and assessing service initiatives; reading knowledge of two or more
foreign languages taught at the university (non-Western preferred);
knowledge of publishers and publishing practices outside the U.S. and
other Anglophone countries; knowledge of the scholarly communication
issues facing academic libraries; 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 library
services. Preferred: Second Master's degree in a subject field relevant
to the position.

APPOINTMENT/BENEFITS/TO APPLY: 12-month professional faculty appointment
in the $50,000 - $58,000 salary range, depending on qualifications and
experience. Benefits information and application instructions are
available at http://jobs.gmu.edu. All applications for this position
(FA134z) must be submitted online at the George Mason employment site.
Questions should be directed to Debra Hogan, Assistant to the University
Librarian, at [log in to unmask]. Review of applications will begin on June
16, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
George Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national
distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with
students studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses in Arlington,
Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William, and the United Arab Emirates. The
University Libraries are experiencing a period of significant growth in
funding, staffing and facilities. The University is a member of the
Washington Research Library Consortium, the Virtual Library of Virginia,
the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and the Center for
Research Libraries. For more information, please visit
http://library.gmu.edu or http://www.gmu.edu.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging
diversity.

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Debra Hogan
Assistant to the University Librarian
George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MSN 2FL
Fairfax, Virginia  22030-4444

Phone Number:  (703) 993-2491
Facsimile:  (703) 993-2200