INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES
Librarian for Germanic Studies, French and Italian,
Comparative Literature, Classical Studies and Linguistics
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are seeking a
creative and enthusiastic individual for the position of
Librarian for Germanic Studies, French and Italian, and
Comparative Literature. Classical Studies and/or Linguistics
may also be included in the position, depending on the
interests and qualifications of the appointee. The person
serving in this position is a member of the Subject and Area
Librarians Council (SALC) (htt
p://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=301) and
reports to the Head of SALC.
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iu
b.edu/) are among the top leading academic research
library systems in North America, providing strong
collections, quality service and instructional programs, and
leadership in the application of information technologies.
The Bloomington campus includes approximately 37,000
students and 1,600 faculty. The IU Libraries consist of
twenty libraries on the Bloomington campus, five libraries
in Indianapolis, and a library at each of the other six
campuses across the state. For more information on the
Libraries' collections, see: htt
p://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=35.
The IU Bloomington Libraries are active members of regional
and national associations and consortia, including the
Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the Association of
Research Libraries' Scholarly Publishing and Academic
Resources Coalition Project (SPARC), the Digital Library
Federation, the Center for Research Libraries, and the
Research Libraries Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The librarian in this position serves as
the collections and public services specialist for Germanic
Studies, French and Italian, and Comparative Literature.
Depending on the qualifications of the appointee, this
position may also be responsible for Classical Studies,
and/or Linguistics. He or she:
* Serves as the liaison to the relevant departments.
* Helps to staff the Libraries' Research Collections
Reference Desk, and provides advanced reference service in
areas of responsibility.
* Builds and manages collections in all formats;
manages domestic and foreign approval plans in areas of
responsibility; makes preservation treatment recommendations
for these collections.
* In cooperation with the staff of the Libraries'
Digital Library Program and constituents, identifies
collections and resources suitable for publication in
digital form.
* Oversees collections budgets in areas of
responsibility and helps to develop external funding
opportunities.
* In consultation with faculty, makes decisions about
materials to be sent to the Libraries' offsite storage
facility.
* Prepares collections and resource guides, creates
and maintains subject-specific websites.
* Participates in the Libraries' instructional
activities.
* Participates in library and system-wide professional
activities.
* Collaborates with peers in other libraries in the
Committee on Institutional Cooperation and the Association
of Research Libraries on matters relating to collections.
QUALIFICATIONS: An American Libraries Association
(ALA)-accredited master's degree in library or information
science and an advanced degree in a subject area relevant to
the responsibilities listed above are preferred, but
candidates with an advanced degree in either library or
information science OR in a relevant subject area, AND an
appropriate combination of education and experience in an
academic setting will also be considered. Required: reading
knowledge of French, German and Italian, with proficiency in
at least one of the three. Bibliographic knowledge of Dutch,
Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, and Latin or Greek.
Understanding of the information needs of scholars and the
application of digital and information technologies within
the research environment. Experience in collection
development and teaching or bibliographic instruction.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven
ability to work independently and collegially in a complex,
rapidly changing environment. Ability to apply new
technologies to library services. Ability to meet the
requirements of a tenure-track appointment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are negotiable and
competitive, depending upon qualifications and experience.
This is a tenure-track academic appointment that includes
eligibility for sabbatical leaves. Benefits include a
university health care plan, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity
plan, group life insurance, and liberal vacation and sick
leave.
TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on April 15,
2008. The position is available July 1st, and will remain
open until filled. Please send letter of application,
professional vita, and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of four references to:
Jennifer Chaffin
Director of Human Resources
Indiana University Libraries
Herman B Wells Library 201B
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
e-mail: libpers indiana.edu<mailto:libpersindiana.edu>
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go
to: http:/
/www.iub.edu<http://www.iub.edu/>.
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Indiana University has a strong commitment
to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad
spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and
persons with disabilities.
Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201A
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
812-855-8196
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