Posted by Laurel S. Wolfson, Administrative Librarian Klau Library Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion 3101 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati OH 45220 phone: 513-487-3274 fax: 513-221-0519 email: [email protected]<blocked::mailto:[email protected]>
[cid:[email protected]] HEBREW UNION COLLEGE - JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION Hebraica and Serials Librarian - Klau Library Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati Campus JOB SUMMARY The Klau Library of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), Cincinnati, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Hebraica and Serials Librarian to catalog Hebraic and Judaic materials in all formats and manage its print and online serials collections. The College-Institute is the intellectual, academic, spiritual and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism. Since 1875 and now on four campuses - Cincinnati, Los Angeles, New York and Jerusalem - HUC-JIR educates men and women to serve the Reform movement as rabbis, cantors, educators, Jewish nonprofit managers, and scholars throughout the broad Jewish community in North America, Israel and around the world. In addition to the Klau Library, the Cincinnati campus includes the American Jewish Archives, a branch of the Skirball Museum, and, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati, the Center for the Study of Ethics and Contemporary Moral Problems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 1. Managing operations of the Serials Department, including but not limited to selecting new titles, placement of orders, product check-in, claims and payment, and bindery activities; 2. Manage access to electronic and online resources; 3. Serving as the contact person for online serials and reference sources related to serials; 4. Original and copy cataloging, primarily in Hebrew but also in Yiddish and other languages in all subject areas; 5. Updating bibliographic and holdings records in the Library's ILS, Virtua; 6. Supervising a staff of 2 Full-Time Equivalents, plus student workers; ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Serving at the Klau Library Reference Desk for 3 - 5 hours per week; 2. Attending departmental and other meetings; and 3. Contributing to special projects. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will demonstrate: 1. Relevant educational and professional experience, including a Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited institution; 2. Experience as an academic Judaica librarian, or a combination of relevant academic and professional experience; 3. Experience working with serials and cataloging; 4. Excellent Hebrew language skills, the ability to read Yiddish and the capacity to supervise staff members working with materials written in these languages; 5. Computer literacy, including experience with OCLC, integrated library systems and Microsoft Office applications; 6. Strong organizational skills and a cooperative approach to problem-solving; and 7. Excellent oral & written communication and interpersonal skills. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter along with a resume and the names & contact information of three professional references to: Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion National Office of Human Resources 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 ATTENTION: Hebraica and Serials Librarian Search E-Mail: [email protected] NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE - APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED Position Title Hebraica and Serials Librarian Status Full-Time, Exempt, Benefit Eligible Salary Range Competitive and Commensurate with Experience Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion The College-Institute was founded in Cincinnati in 1875 and serves the needs of 1.5 million North American Reform Jews in over 900 synagogues, as well as hundreds of educational and community organizations. HUC-JIR graduates serve in Jewish leadership roles around the world as religious thinkers, innovators and educators. The institution plays a unique and vital role in shaping the future leaders of Reform Judaism in North America, Israel and the Diaspora. The Cincinnati Campus is one of four College-Institute centers (the others being in Los Angeles, New York and Jerusalem). Nondiscrimination in Employment Consistent with the provisions of applicable state and federal law, it is the policy of the College-Institute not to discriminate against or harass any person employed by or seeking employment with the College-Institute because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry marital status, or age. The College-Institute also prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, or on the basis of citizenship. POSTED: June 2012
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