Research and Instruction Librarian, Haverford College, Haverford, PA
Posted May 20, 2015
Specific Duties:
Provides a full range of general reference services as well as in-depth research assistance in Anthropology, Education, and Sociology. The librarian may also collaborate with librarians supporting other disciplines when a project includes a social sciences aspect; examples include projects in Environmental Studies, Linguistics, and Health Studies.
Works with the Digital Scholarship team to provide services to faculty and students in the social sciences.
Participates in the Library’s instruction program through individual research meetings and by developing class presentations, course guides, displays, etc.
Develops and manages collections in Anthropology, Education, 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.
Actively engages with a related scholarly discipline. Trains and supervises student assistants assigned to reference work. Keeps abreast of new technologies with a view toward their application to research services. Other duties as assigned.
Collaborates with colleagues at Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges to maintain and improve cooperative relationships among the three colleges’ libraries; reports to the Lead Research and Instruction Librarian.
Qualifications:
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.
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.
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.
Salary:
Haverford College offers a competitive compensation package.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Daniel Burger-Lenehan, Senior Administrative Assistant / Magill Library / 370 Lancaster Avenue / Haverford, PA, 19041 / [email protected]
Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2015 and will continued until the position is filled. No Phone Calls Please.
Haverford College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Haverford College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Haverford College expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a Pennsylvania Act 153 criminal background check and eligibility to work in the United States.