[Access-ip] Position Announcement, Princeton University Library (NJ)

[Trevor A. Dawes]

Librarian for Classics, German, Hellenic Studies and Linguistics
Princeton University Library
Princeton, NJ
Requisition # 0700721

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected
research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 students and
1,100 faculty members, with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5
million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its
central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri
and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital
collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of
more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a
large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the
Library's Web site:  http://libweb.princeton.edu
<http://libweb.princeton.edu/> 

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities:
The Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative subject
specialist to build library collections and help shape library services
in four fields in the humanities at Princeton: Classics, Germanic
Languages and Literatures, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics. This
librarian will also work closely with the Departments of History, Art
and Archaeology, and other relevant area and interdisciplinary studies
programs. This is one of six professional positions devoted to
developing and interpreting Princeton's collections in the humanities
and social sciences. The position reports to the Associate University
Librarian for Collection Development. Responsibilities include: current
and retrospective collection building in all formats; managing sizable
acquisitions funds and associated approval plans; advising on
preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance,
including offsite storage; overseeing collections in study rooms in
Firestone Library; and providing specialized research assistance to
Princeton University faculty and students, researchers affiliated with
neighboring institutions, and visiting scholars from the U.S. and
abroad. The librarian also provides instruction in the use of print and
electronic materials for philological, literary, cultural, and
historical research; creates resource guides and Web sites to assist
Princeton researchers; has a direct service presence in the Research and
Instructional Services Department; consults with members of the
Technical Services Department to facilitate timely acquisitions and
processing of materials to meet academic deadlines; and works closely
with staff in Rare Books and Special Collections on acquisitions and to
promote use of the wealth of original and specialized material at
Princeton. This librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional,
national, and international professional and scholarly organizations.
 
Qualifications: 
Required: an ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science, plus an
advanced degree in one of the disciplines associated with this position,
or an equivalent combination of education and professional library
experience; proficiency in Latin, Greek, Modern Greek, and German; a
minimum of three years of successful experience in a research library.
Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the bibliographic tools,
including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers in
the humanities and social sciences. Candidates should be knowledgeable
about the American and European book trades, current and antiquarian,
and the changing technological environment in research libraries; they
should also demonstrate an interest in developing innovative services
for researchers.  

Preferred: successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in
library instruction; experience with cooperative library projects such
as the Center for Research Libraries and the Digital Library Federation;
and knowledge of the strengths of other research collections.  

Compensation and Benefits: 
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11)
paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health
coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are
available. 

Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter,
resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three
references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website:
http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

 

 

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