Research and Instruction Librarian, Haverford College, Haverford PA
Posted June 17, 2014
As a member of a team of librarians, provides full range of instruction, reference, research support, user education, outreach, and collection development services. Provides expert research, instruction and collection development service for assigned fields in the Social Sciences and Sciences. Collaborates with colleagues at Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore to maintain and improve cooperative relationships among the three colleges’ libraries. Reports to the Lead Research and Instruction Librarian and collaborates strongly with the Science Librarian.
Specific Duties
1 Provides a full range of general reference services as well as in depth research assistance in Anthropology, Education, Psychology, and Sociology.
2. Participates in the Library’s instruction program through individual research meetings and by developing class presentations, course guides, displays, etc.
3. Develops and manages collections in Anthropology, Education, Psychology, and Sociology. Maintains close working relationships with faculty and students in assigned areas. Works to maintain the effectiveness of the Haverford/Bryn Mawr/Swarthmore approval plan.
4. Actively engages with a related scholarly discipline.
5. Trains and supervises student assistants assigned to reference work.
6. Keeps abreast of new technologies with a view toward their application to research services.
7. Other duties as assigned.
The Position and the College:
Located on a wooded suburban campus less than ten miles from the center of Philadelphia, Haverford College is a highly selective liberal arts institution of approximately 1,175 students and 120 faculty. The Quaker foundation and traditions of the college encourage a respect for the individual and an openness of exchange that make it attractive to intellectually ambitious and socially conscious students. The library staff of 25 offers a supportive environment for self-motivated, team-oriented, creative, committed librarians seeking intellectual and professional growth through involvement in the work of faculty and students. Local Haverford library and information technology resources are substantially augmented by consortial relations with Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges.
This position affords an excellent opportunity to pursue a career at an outstanding college and in a collaborative, consortially-oriented work environment. The college seeks candidates who take an expansive approach to the work of libraries, to the possibilities afforded by information technologies for achieving the college’s goals for student and faculty work, and to the integration of their work with that of other units within the libraries and among the Tri-College libraries. This position is new and is intended to help meet the increasing demand by faculty and students for instruction and research support. The salary is competitive and comes with generous benefits.
Qualifications
1. Work experience: Demonstrated proficiency in research services and instruction required. Two years professional-level experience with general reference, research support, instruction, and collection development services in an academic library desirable.
2. Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, broad liberal arts background, and A.L.A.-accredited master’s degree required; advanced degree highly desirable. Scholarly engagement in relevant discipline highly desirable. Reading knowledge of major European languages highly desirable.
3. Other: Demonstrated user-oriented approach to library service, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work energetically and collegially with all constituencies of the academic community required. Broad familiarity with the subject matter and techniques of college research and teaching, especially in the pertinent fields, required. Understanding of research trends including digital scholarship and the role of technology in pedagogy. Evidence of continuing professional development, creativity, and resourcefulness. Strong commitment to the goals of a liberal arts education required.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé to Margaret Schaus, Lead Research and Instruction Librarian at [email protected] (