European Studies and Linguistics Librarian, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Posted March 15, 2022
Description:
Reports to: Humanities Department Chair
JOB MISSION
The mission of this position is 1) to provide specialized reference, advanced research assistance,
and library instruction in European Studies and Linguistics and other assigned areas as needed;
2) to work as the library liaison to faculty teaching and researching in the assigned areas; 3) to
develop and manage collections for the library in the assigned areas; and 4) to participate in
scholarship, creative works, and other professional development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. OR If the applicant does not have an MLS, a master’s or doctoral degree in European Studies or Linguistics is required. Individuals without an MLS must complete the MLS degree within a specific period of time. They will be provided a minimum of 36 months from date of hire.
• Additional advanced degree and/or experience with European Studies or Linguistics in an academic environment preferred.
• Ability to provide advanced research assistance and to participate in outreach programs such as course-integrated instruction, exhibits, and presentations in assigned subject areas.
• Subject expertise in assigned areas at sufficient levels to assess the curricular and research needs of the university, and to build collections to meet those needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including in one or more of the languages spoken in Europe, preferably German, French, Italian or Russian.
• Ability and desire to interact with students and faculty and excellent interpersonal skills enabling one to do so including the ability to work collaboratively with these populations and with library colleagues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility including adaptability to changing organizational priorities and technological environments.
• Demonstrated potential for leadership and for supervising other employees.
• Technical skills including demonstrated familiarity with tools commonly used to conduct research in assigned areas.
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