The Emory University Libraries invites applications for a Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Librarian to deliver a full range of library services to the students and faculty in this growing area of interdisciplinary studies. At Emory University, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers undergraduate degrees and an honors program in both language areas and a Ph.D. degree in Spanish. The Latin American & Caribbean Studies program offers an undergraduate concentration in the culture, history, and contemporary issues in Latin American and the Caribbean; the program coordinates graduate and faculty research conducted under the sponsorship of numerous departments. The History Department offers the Ph.D. in the field of Latin American history as well as an undergraduate major and honors degree.

Responsibilities:  The Librarian serves as a subject liaison for the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, the Latin American & Caribbean Studies program, and the Department of History and collaborates closely with liaisons for anthropology, political science, art history and public health to meet interdisciplinary program, collection, and service needs.  S/he proactively engages with the faculty to anticipate and meet the research and curricular needs in the interdisciplinary program areas. The liaison develops and manages collections, leads classroom instruction in the effective research use of library resources, and provides general and consultative reference services through multiple venues. The Librarian creates subject-specific content for the library’s web site and employs new technologies in instructional sessions. The Librarian fulfills responsibilities in the Collection Management Division and on the Research and Instructional Services Team, including participation in the general reference rotation. The librarian actively participates and represents the Library in professional organizations and in outreach activities.

Qualifications:  Master’s degree in library/information science and demonstrated academic strength in the relevant subject areas, gained through experience or an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred).  Written and oral fluency in Spanish required and reading knowledge of Portuguese preferred. Requirements include experience in collection management and knowledge of current trends and issues in scholarly publishing; meeting the research needs of students and faculty in the related disciplines; developing and delivering discipline-related instructional sessions; and demonstrated capabilities with library-relevant information technology applications for reference, research, and instruction. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and proven ability to contribute in a team environment, collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, manage multiple responsibilities, and respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.  A record of active involvement in professional activities is important.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits.  Several retirement plan options are available, including TIAA/CREF. Generous support for moving expenses.

Application: Send letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. E-mailed applications are encouraged (with materials as Word attachments) sent via Linda Nodine at libln@emory.edu; applications may be faxed to 404/727-0805.  Application review begins December 2007 and continues until position is filled.

Environment:Emory University is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools, and one of the leading health care systems in the Southeast. Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum maintains the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast and among the permanent collections, of special relevance to this position, is the Art of the Ancient Americas (http://www.carlos.emory.edu/COLLECTION/AMERICAS/). Emory is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, whose downtown area is just 15 minutes away. Emory’s future is being guided by an ambitious strategic plan and implementation will transform its campus and positively influence local and global communities. The Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the five Emory Libraries total approximately 3.1 million volumes. The libraries also provide access to thousands of electronic information resources, including more than 20,000 e-journal titles. The Woodruff Library’s Center for Library and Information Resources (CLAIR), provides an integrated service environment. It brings together technology specialists and librarians in a facility that includes a learning commons, e-classrooms, a distance learning classroom, Emory’s Center for Interactive Teaching, the Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Electronic Data Center, group study rooms, comfortable study space with data connections, and Jazzman’s Cafe. Wireless access is available throughout the building and in the Matheson Reading Room in Candler Library. The Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library contains modern literary manuscript archives, notable African American collections, University archives, and other major manuscript and rare book holdings acquired for research and teaching. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library Federation. 

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