Humanities Residency Librarian (Diversity and Innovation), Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Posted April 7, 2017
In support of Ithaca College’s commitment to inclusive the Ithaca College Library invites applications for a two-year residency program designed to increase the presence of historically underrepresented groups in the professional librarian ranks and introduce new and innovative perspectives to the Library. The residency provides an early-career librarian with a range of professional experience in a supportive environment for professional exploration and engagement. The program is intended to recruit a recent library school graduate who will contribute effectively to the diversity of the profession and obtain a meaningful work experience. The College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, is nestled in the heart of New York state’s Finger Lakes region. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.
The first year of the residency is designed to introduce the resident to a variety of professional activities. She/he will provide collection development, research, and instructional services to the Writing, Religion & Philosophy, and English Departments, in addition to participating in library initiatives related to the digital humanities, the institutional repository, and student success. The resident will be eligible for professional development funding for relevant activities. Additional opportunities to participate in marketing/outreach and virtual service development will be available.
Additionally, in the second year of the residency, a research project that is tailored to resident’s professional interests and to the needs of the library will be developed in consultation with the College Librarian. The resident may work independently or collaboratively with colleagues to develop, complete, and report on the project with a goal of publication or presentation at a professional conference.
Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, preferably granted within the most recent 24 months of the hiring date and demonstrated interest or experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives; undergraduate or graduate coursework in the humanities is preferred, as well as interest or experience in the digital humanities and user experience/user needs. Knowledge of current developments in academic librarianship, including current practices and technology in library instruction; excellent presentation and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with patrons from diverse backgrounds; ability to deal positively, collegially, and proactively within a changing environment are required.
The resident will be eligible and encouraged to apply for available professional positions in the library. Residents are appointed at the Librarian I level and receive full-time exempt employee benefits.
Preference will be given to applications received by April 24, 2017. The projected position start date is August 2017.
The complete position description and instructions for submitting applications are available at https://ithaca.peopleadmin.