Emory University Libraries invites applications for the position of Coordinator, Research Services and Reference Archivist for Modern Literature in the Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library (MARBL). MARBL has special strengths in literary, southern historical and African American collections. Literary collections comprise one of the Emory Libraries’ principal strategic directions and include the internationally prominent manuscript collections of Salman Rushdie, Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes, Alice Walker and many others.

A new strategic plan for the libraries and comprehensive campaign for the university is beginning which will expand Emory’s distinctivespecial collections and fund a signature state-of-the art center for the humanities at Emory. Currently, a staff of ten FTE provides cataloging, arrangement and description, research services, instruction and outreach services, as well as support for public programming and special projects. For more information about the MARBL please visit http://marbl.library.emory.edu/ and for more information about the strategic plan please visit http://web.library.emory.edu/about/publications/Five_Year_Strategy_2007.html

Responsibilities:  Provides leadership for the public service operations for MARBL and provides subject support for literature. Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures for delivery of research and reference services. Coordinates and manages an active instructional program and promotes the widest possible use of MARBL collections by students, faculty, and scholars through presentations, writings, the web, and other outreach activities.  Provides assistance to the Director of MARBL and Curator of Literary Collections for collection development in literature and provides support for related initiatives in literature. Collaborates with others to promote access to the holdings and services. Works collaboratively with other units of the Emory Libraries--Research and Instructional Services, the Pitts Theology Library, and Emory University Archives--to provide coordinated research services. Serves on MARBL’s leadership team, participates in the establishment of policies and priorities, and participates in long-range strategic planning.   Participates in and contributes to professional organizations.

Qualifications: Advanced degree in English literature, preferably twentieth century literature and a master’s degree in archival education acquired either through an ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree or other relevant graduate degree program.  At least two year’s experience providing reference services in a special collections or archives and some supervisory experience.  Experience designing and delivering instruction in the use of primary source materials. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; excellent organizational skills; ability to lead and collaborate in a team environment; and record of active participation in professional organizations.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits. Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Attractive moving allowance.

Application: Please send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references (as Word attachments) addressed to Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870 via e-mail to Kerri-Ann Ferguson at kfergu3@emory.edu. Applications may also be faxed to 404/727-0805. Application review continues until the position is successfully filled; available Fall 2008.

Environment: One of the nation’s leading research universities, Emory excels in scholarly production of faculty, strength of new faculty and administrative appointments, volume of sponsored research, academic achievement of entering students, racial and gender diversity of the faculty and students, endowment support, and national reputation of both the university and healthcare.  The Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total more than 3.1 million print and electronic volumes, 40,000-plus electronic journals, and internationally renowned special collections including more than 15,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. The Woodruff Library's Center for Library and Information Resources provides an integrated service environment that brings together technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the high-tech Goizueta Business Library, the Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, and comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless access throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library Federation.  For more information about the libraries, visit http://www.emory.edu/libraries.cfm.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.