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----------------------------- Judaica Public Services Librarian & Archivist, Philadelphia Posted: 23 Mar 2010 06:52 PM PDT University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania seeks qualified candidates for the position of Judaica Public Services Librarian and Archivist, based at the Library at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies (CAJSL:http://www.library.upenn.edu/cajs/ ) and reporting to the Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections. Primary responsibilities: Provide a range of public services, including research and instructional services, such as bibliographical instructions, occasional tours for the various constituencies that the CAJSL serves, and for the campus communities as a whole. Manage the CAJSL archival collections, their physical processing, arrangement and description, as well as the accessioning and cataloging of unprocessed collections. Coordinate external loans. Handle on-site cataloging records maintenance. Additional responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day management of the CAJSL reading room, including receiving patrons, guiding them in searching for research materials, and offering other forms of reference assistance, such as answering inquiries received by mail, phone, fax, or email. Serve as the Judaica liaison to public service groups in the Penn Libraries. Participate in other projects to enhance and promote access to the Library's special collections, such as exhibits, imaging and scanning, and other forms of digital utilization of the collections. Provide circulation support and other forms of routine document delivery services for the CAJSL. Qualifications: MLS and two years of experience in an academic research library or the equivalent in theory and practice. Advanced Graduate work (degrees preferred) in Jewish Studies. Demonstrated ability to read, write, type, and speak Hebrew, and read additional Jewish and European languages. Experience managing archive and manuscript collections and using on-line search systems and software applications. Strong planning, management, and supervisory skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Preferred skill and experience in teaching in a research library setting. Evidence of initiative and creativity in problem solving. Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse range of constituents and otherwise get along with colleagues, faculty, students, visiting scholars, and the public. Compensation and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes a generous benefits package additional information available athttp://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp. Applications: Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application which addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line employment application athttp://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference # 100328165). Quick link: https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/...tral?quickFind=191211 To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by April 30, 2010. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Posted on LibGig Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [email protected] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
