----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Debra Hogan <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 1:26:23 PM Subject: [LIBJOBS] Global Studies & Foreign Languages Liaison Librarian; Fairfax, Virginia, United States To unsubscribe send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] In the Subject line type: unsubscribe libjobs Your_Email ************************************************************* 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. -- 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