Coordinator of Humanities Collections and Humanities LibrarianThe University of Pennsylvania Libraries is seeking a Coordinator of Humanities Collections & Humanities Librarian to lead the collectiondevelopment and management activities for the academic departments and interdisciplinary programs designated as "Humanities" at Penn. Responsibilities: - Optimizing resource allocation for humanities collections - Developing and implementing best practices, priorities, and policies for humanities collections in the framework of university- and library-wide strategic plans - Managing the Libraries' major European approval plans - Serving as the primary bibliographer and liaison for constituents of selected humanities departments - Serving as an adviser and advocate for digital humanities and scholarly communication initiatives. Qualifications: - Graduate degree in the humanities and MLS or the equivalent combination in experience, training, and practice is required. - Proficiency in at least two European languages. - At least 5 years of experience in an academic or research institution - Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly research resources, disciplinary issues and publishing trends in the humanities - Evidence of innovative approaches to collection development, management and assessment; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a collegial framework across departments ranging from technical services and information processing to public services and resource-sharing - Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills - Strong analytical and decision-making skills. To view complete position descriptions and to apply, please visit http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference #080524709) |