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The Emory University Libraries invites applications for a Humanities/History
Librarian to deliver a full range of library services with a
concentration in Medieval, Early, and Modern European History. Emory
University's Medieval History program is a small, highly selective
program and the Early Modern European History program is one of
the History Department's best known and most successful Ph.D. programs;
the Modern European History program is a small but focused program
with emphasis on the twentieth century. The Humanities/History Librarian
is one of two librarians serving the History Department; the other
position concentrates on U.S. History.
Responsibilities: The librarian provides a full range of
library services and serves as subject liaison for Early Modern
and Modern European History. As subject liaison s/he articulates,
anticipates, and meets the research and curricular needs in the
area of concentration. S/he develops and manages collections, provides
classroom instruction in the use of library resources, and provides
general and consultative reference services. S/he creates subject
specific content for the library's web site and employs new technologies
in instructional sessions. In providing services and developing
collections, the librarian collaborates with other liaisons to meet
interdisciplinary needs. 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 represents the Library in national and regional
organizations and in outreach activities.
Qualifications: Master's degree in library/information science
and demonstrated academic strength in European History, gained either
through experience or an advanced degree (preferred). Experience
in collection management and knowledge of current trends and issues
in scholarly publishing. Experience in meeting the reference and
research needs of students and faculty in European history. Experience
in designing and delivering discipline-specific library instruction
sessions. Reading knowledge of French, German and Russian is preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute successfully
in a team environment, collaborate with colleagues across the library
and the university, and manage multiple responsibilities. Record
of involvement in professional activities.
Salary and Benefits: Salary and rank based on qualifications
and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition
benefits. Several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF.
Generous support for moving expenses.
Application: Send letter of application, 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. Applications may be faxed
to 404/727-0805 or e-mailed to calbrig@emory.edu.
Application review begins immediately and continues until the position
is successfully filled.
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 approximately 2.7 million volumes and 15,000 linear
feet of manuscripts and archives. The libraries offer access to
thousands of electronic information resources. 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 new 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.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and encourages women and minority candidates.
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