Shalom, Below is a job posting for a position at USC. If you are interested in this position, apply via the links below. If you have questions, please contact Sue Luftschein at lufts...@usc.edu
The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries (Los Angeles, CA) seek an innovative, service-oriented librarian to join Special Collections. Reporting to the Head, Special Collections, the Exile Studies Librarian will provide research, instruction, and support services related to exile studies to the faculty, staff, and students from across the university. We are looking for candidates with experience managing and developing special collections in the area of exile studies, primary source literacy instruction, exhibition curation, and outreach. *Position Responsibilities and Duties* Reporting to the Head, Special Collections, the Exile Studies Librarian will: · Oversee, curate, develop, and promote the Feuchtwanger Memorial Library (FML) book collection and archives, as well as related exile studies materials from Special Collections and continue to build physical and virtual collections in collaboration with the Feuchtwanger Librarian · Collaborate with subject specialist of circulating Holocaust collection · Provide reference and instructional services around the exile studies collections and work as an active participant in the department’s instruction program · Conduct regular preservation assessments of the FML book collection stored in Doheny Memorial Library as well as the collection (books, artwork, and furniture) housed in Villa Aurora · Administer the Exile Studies Research Grants · Collaborate with the Libraries Programs and Planning unit on events and exhibits highlighting the exile studies collections and develop physical and digital exhibitions and public programming around the collection · Serve as contact for Aufbau Verlag, the German publisher of Feuchtwanger editions to manage incoming royalty payments and steward the copyright of Lion Feuchtwanger’s works · Work closely with the International Feuchtwanger Society to distribute the newsletter and develop the bi-annual conference · Collaborate with the Villa Aurora and Thomas Mann House, German Consulate General, Goethe Institut Los Angeles, USC’s Visions and Voices initiative, USC’s History Department, USC Max Kade Institute for Austrian, German, and Swiss Studies, USC Shoah Center for Advanced Genocide Studies, and other relevant organizations and departments to encourage and support use of USC’s collections about German-speaking exiles · Collaborate with USC Libraries’ reference and instruction librarians, USC teaching faculty, students, and local and international collaborators to promote awareness and use of USC’s exile studies collections · Collaborate with colleagues in the Digital Library to identify and digitize items from the collection. This may include work on grant-funded projects · Collaborate with colleagues in other units within the Specialized Collections portfolio to coordinate shared planning and implementation of collection development, instruction, exhibition, outreach, and reference, as needed · Participate in all reference services in the department, and serve as the main point of contact for reference requests and consultations regarding the exile studies collections · Engage with donors, prospective donors, and members of the antiquarian book trade to acquire items to enhance the collection · Participate in library and other committees · Engage in professional and/or subject discipline organizations, research, or publishing that will have a significant, positive impact on primary source literacy of USC’s students, and advance the strategic plans of USC Libraries and the university · Provide evening and weekend service as needed *Experience and Qualifications* *Minimum qualifications:* MLS from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S. equivalent is typically required for a librarian appointment at USC. In addition, candidates must provide evidence of: · Three years of experience in special collections librarianship, preferably in the area of exile studies · Reading fluency of one or more Western European languages, with German fluency required · Experience with primary source literacy instruction proven ability to generate interest in printed materials as cultural artifacts and primary sources for research · Demonstrated experience in and with collection development of rare book and archival collections · Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines · Effective oral and written communication skills · Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse user community *Desirable qualifications*: · Evidence of scholarly activity in an area related to exile studies and special collections librarianship · Demonstrated knowledge of Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy · Familiarity with the antiquarian book and manuscript trade · Familiarity with conservation, preservation and collection management practices relating to special collections · Familiarity with collections care and security protocols within a special collections environment · Experience with new technologies that advance teaching, learning and research including collaborations with digital humanities labs and technology platforms *Faculty Appointment Rank and Salary* *Rank: Assistant University Librarian (commensurate with experience and qualifications)* Librarians at USC have faculty status. This is a full-time, continuing appointment track position. Appointment to the continuing appointment track requires the potential to meet the University’s criteria for granting continuing appointment—excellence in librarianship—which librarians achieve by having a significant impact on the development and/or implementation of high-quality collections and/or services. Additionally, librarians must demonstrate the expectation of continued excellence and growth in professional expertise. This is a 12-month full-time position. The annual base salary range are listed below and in accordance to rank. · Assistant University Librarian $72,000-$90,000 When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. For more on criteria and qualifications for the appointment, promotion and continuing appointment of librarians at USC, visit: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://libraries.usc.edu/sites/default/files/2021-09/USC_Libraries_Criteria_Document_Approved_1-31-20.pdf__;!!KGKeukY!yX3MOYTOJzeB2iSrV_I12IrRHvXpBCtCUi9yHnJoPFHOEPERq4KsWO1NS5y0R6YTMXoUWxeFWJnHHHJtp53NVk2L$ *Benefits* Benefits include a choice of retirement programs, 22 paid vacation days per year, university holidays, a choice of medical and dental plans, and tuition assistance (for employees and eligible dependents). For more information about benefits see: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/__;!!KGKeukY!yX3MOYTOJzeB2iSrV_I12IrRHvXpBCtCUi9yHnJoPFHOEPERq4KsWO1NS5y0R6YTMXoUWxeFWJnHHHJtp5Sk7QUY$ *Application Procedure* Applications must be submitted via USC’s online faculty application website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/__;!!KGKeukY!yX3MOYTOJzeB2iSrV_I12IrRHvXpBCtCUi9yHnJoPFHOEPERq4KsWO1NS5y0R6YTMXoUWxeFWJnHHHJtp-crAksM$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/business-librarian-386/1209/45974719248__;!!KGKeukY!yX3MOYTOJzeB2iSrV_I12IrRHvXpBCtCUi9yHnJoPFHOEPERq4KsWO1NS5y0R6YTMXoUWxeFWJnHHHJtp6Qsuq_X$ > As part of the application, candidates must upload the following documents into a *single* PDF file: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae (including telephone and e-mail address), 3) a list of at least three references that includes the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for each referee, and 4) a statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion (no longer than one page in length). Closing date for applications: June 16, 2023, or until filled. For more information about this position, contact the chair Sue Luftschein at lufts...@usc.edu. Michaela Ullmann (she/her) Head, Instruction & Assessment Feuchtwanger Projects Coordinator USC Libraries -- Jackie Ben-Efraim *"Although the books had changed, I the reader had not." **Micha Yosef Berdichevsky 1865-1921* Special Collections Librarian Ostrow Library American Jewish University
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