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From: Charles E. Jones <cejo(a)uchicago.edu>
Date: 13 December 2012 13:08
Subject: [CLASSICS-L] Job: Librarian for Classics and Humanities, Penn State
To: CLASSICS-L(a)lsv.uky.edu
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek an outstanding
librarian to hold the endowed faculty position of Tombros Librarian for
Classics and Humanities in the George and Sherry Middlemas Arts and
Humanities Library on the University Park campus.
Responsibilities:
The Tombros Librarian for Classics and Humanities serves as a liaison
subject specialist for Ancient History, Classics, Ancient Mediterranean
Studies, Jewish Studies, and Religious Studies and possibly other
humanities disciplines by developing and managing excellent collections,
providing research consultation and reference services to those
studying these disciplines , providing an engaging information literacy
program, participating in scholarly communication initiatives, and
actively collaborating in outreach initiatives with collegiate faculty
in these disciplines. The successful candidate will engage in research
and scholarly publishing, demonstrate leadership at the
national/international level in professional or disciplinary
associations, participate actively in local, national, and international
digital humanities initiatives, and collaborate effectively with
colleagues in the Arts and Humanities Library and throughout the
Libraries. As a senior faculty member, the appointee will provide
leadership for library and university-wide initiatives. Occasional
teaching of credit-bearing courses is an option. This position reports
to the Head of the George and Sherry Middlemas Arts and Humanities
Library.
As an endowed faculty position, the Tombros librarianship provides
ample support for programs, collection development, travel, and
research. The University Libraries have extensive holdings in all areas
of classical studies in general and ancient Greek civilization in
particular. Because of the George P. Tombros Ancient Greek Collection,
Penn State has developed a world-class collection of primary texts in
ancient Greek. Other gifts, including the Tombros Libraries Endowment
in Classics, support classical studies in general.
Required Qualifications:
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution
or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline; record of significant
contributions in collection development and research services at an
academic or research library; proficiency in Latin; substantial
academic background in classical literature, history, or related
disciplines; knowledge of current trends and methodologies in humanities
research and scholarly communications; interest in digital humanities
initiatives; excellent written, oral, and leadership skills; evidence of
an established reputation in scholarly achievement; strong record of
service; a desire to work in a collaborative, student-centered
environment.
Preferred qualifications:
Additional advanced degree in one of the relevant disciplines.
Knowledge of Greek, Hebrew, or other language relating to Classics
Experience participating in digital humanities initiatives...
Read more
at:http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs/tcl.htm
-Chuck Jones-ISAW - NYU