COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN FOR THE BLEGEN LIBRARY IN ATHENS
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications for the
position of
Collection Development Librarian for the Carl W. Blegen Library in Athens. The American
School of
Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) is one of the world’s leading research and teaching
institutions
dedicated to the advanced study of all aspects of Greek culture, from antiquity to the
present day.
Founded in 1881, the ASCSA provides graduate students and scholars from over 180
affiliated North
American colleges and universities a base for research and study in Greece. The ASCSA
operates two
major research libraries in Athens (the Blegen Library and the Gennadius Library),
supports
archaeological research and excavations in the Ancient Agora of Athens, in Corinth, and
elsewhere in
Greece, and disseminates information about its research through an active publications
program.
The ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate students and
scholars in
Hellenic studies, from antiquity to the present day. The Blegen Library is a
non-circulating library
dedicated to the entire field of classical antiquity, with special emphasis on the
language,
literature, art, history and archaeology of Greece, with over 93,000 volumes, ca. 700
print
periodical subscriptions, and ca. 400 electronic subscriptions. The library primarily
serves a
constituency of North American students and scholars, and there is a large group of
international
library users, including many Greek scholars.
Key responsibilities of the Collection Development Librarian of the Blegen Library are as
follows:
• Undertakes the selection and acquisition of materials and the development of the
collection in all
languages and all formats.
• Classifies library resources in accordance with a unique classification scheme.
• Manages the Library’s approval plans and publications exchange program.
• Provides research assistance to members of the American School of Classical Studies and
visiting
researchers who are library users.
• Works closely with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate cataloging and processing of
materials.
• Advises the Head Librarian on all matters relating to collection development,
maintenance and
preservation and participates in the development of relevant policies.
Position requirements:
• Advanced degree in classics or classical archaeology (PhD preferred).
• Appropriate experience in an academic research library highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Modern Greek and knowledge Ancient Greek and Latin as well as the
languages
of scholarly research (German, French, Italian, etc.)
• Familiarity with bibliographic tools available for researchers and knowledge of the
American and
European book trades.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use
and
management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven
information
environment.
• Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with
current issues
in academic librarianship.
Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently
and as
part of a team.
The position is full-time. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits
package.
Successful candidate will be expected to live and work in Athens, Greece.
Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Karen
M. Bohrer,
Head Librarian, Blegen Library, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 54
Souidias Street,
GR-106-76 Athens, Greece or email application to kbohrer(a)ascsa.edu.gr. Review of
applications will
begin on January 20, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. ASCSA is an
EO/AA employer.
http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/about/position