Librarian for American and British Literary and Popular Culture Collections, Brown University, Providence RI
Posted March 28, 2014
Brown University Library seeks to fill the position of Librarian for American and British Literary and Popular Culture Collections. The position is part of the Special Collections staff at the John Hay Library and is responsible for the Harris Collection of American Poetry and Play, the H. Adrian Smith Magic Collection, the H. P. Lovecraft Collection, the Katzoff Collection of Gay and Lesbian Literature, the Thriller Writers Archive, and other special collections in the areas of American and British literature and popular culture.
The Librarian for American and British Literary and Popular Culture Collections actively engages with students, faculty, and researchers by providing in-depth, subject-based reference and research services, as well as teaching support. S/he assists with the design, development, and implementation of online resource guides, discovery tools, and digital projects. The position is responsible for collection development, through purchase and gift, in designated subject areas and in all formats, with emphasis on special collections material, in accordance with collection guidelines, curriculum alignment, and budgetary resources. The Librarian actively promotes the use of the collections through exhibitions, presentations, and a variety of programmatic initiatives incorporating emerging technologies and social media. S/he collaborates with library staff, faculty, students, donors, as well as with colleagues outside of the University in the design of user services and program development. The Librarian participates in appropriate organizations at the regional and national levels.
Qualifications:
- Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution and/or a graduate degree in a relevant subject area
- Minimum of three years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an academic setting, with a focus on research and teaching support, collection development, public services, programs, and outreach
- Extensive knowledge of one or more of the subject areas for which the position is responsible; experience with research tolls relevant to the assigned subject areas
- Experience in collection development in special collections; knowledge of the antiquarian book trade
- Demonstrated understanding of and receptiveness to the uses of emerging technologies and social media
- Knowledge and experience with appropriate data services and software (e.g., SPSS, Strata, EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, RefWorks)
- Experience with bibliographic instruction and making presentations
- Experience working with researchers in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work in a complex library organization with a strong service orientation
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with experience working collaboratively with others; ability to advocate for and promote the collections to a diverse constituency
- Evidence of scholarly engagement and active participation within the profession
- Knowledge of one or more languages other than English, preferably French and/or Spanish
To apply for this position (Job # B01540), please visit Brown’s Online Employment website (https://careers.brown.edu), complete an application online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents should include cover letter, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.