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From: Dimitri H. Gondicas <gondicas(a)princeton.edu>
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Subject: [MGSA-L] Princeton Librarian position: Classics, Hellenic
Studies and Linguistics
To: mgsa-l(a)uci.edu
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Program in Hellenic Studies
Position: Librarian for Classics, Hellenic Studies and Linguistics
Dear colleagues,
The Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative subject
specialist to build library collections and help shape library services
in three fields in the humanities at Princeton: Classics, 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 several subject
specialist professional positions devoted to developing and interpreting
Princeton's collections. 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; serves as the Library's key liaison to the
Department of Classics and the Programs in Hellenic Studies and
Linguistics; 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.
Please circulate the announcement below and bring it to the attention of
qualified candidates:
http://libweb.princeton.edu/hr/positions/JobLibrnClassicsHellenicStudies
Linguistics2008.html
Many thanks in advance,
Dimitri Gondicas
Dimitri Gondicas
Executive Director
Program in Hellenic Studies
Princeton University
http://www.princeton.edu/~hellenic/
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