20 Jul
2011
20 Jul
'11
11:24 a.m.
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From: Karen Bohrer [mailto:kbohrer@ascsa.edu.gr]
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:49 AM
To: fclsc(a)lists.uchicago.edu
Subject: ASCSA position announcement
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN FOR THE BLEGEN LIBRARY IN ATHENS
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications
for the position of Collection Development Librarian for the Carl W. Blegen
Library in Athens. The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)
is one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions dedicated to
the advanced study of all aspects of Greek culture, from antiquity to the
present day. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA provides graduate students and scholars
from over 180 affiliated North American colleges and universities a base for
research and study in Greece. The ASCSA operates two major research libraries
in Athens (the Blegen Library and the Gennadius Library), supports
archaeological research and excavations in the Ancient Agora of Athens, in
Corinth, and elsewhere in Greece, and disseminates information about its
research through an active publications program.
The ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate
students and scholars in Hellenic studies, from antiquity to the present day.
The Blegen Library is a non-circulating library dedicated to the entire field
of classical antiquity, with special emphasis on the language, literature, art,
history and archaeology of Greece, with over 97,000 volumes, ca. 700 print
periodical subscriptions, and ca. 500 electronic subscriptions. The library
primarily serves a constituency of North American students and scholars, and
there is a large group of international library users, including many Greek
scholars.
Key responsibilities of the Collection Development Librarian of the Blegen
Library are as follows:
• Undertakes the selection and acquisition of materials and the development
of the collection in all languages and all formats.
• Provides research assistance to members of the American School of
Classical Studies and visiting researchers who are library users.
• Works closely with colleagues to ensure timely and uninterrupted access to
the entire library collection for members and readers.
• Manages the Library’s approval plans and publications exchange program.
• Advises the Head Librarian on all matters relating to collection
development, maintenance and preservation and participates in the development
of relevant policies.
Position requirements:
• Advanced degree in classical archaeology or classics (PhD preferred)
with a specialization in ancient Greece.
• Appropriate experience in an academic research library highly
desirable.
• Fluency in English and Modern Greek and knowledge Ancient Greek and
Latin as well as the languages of scholarly research (German, French, Italian,
etc.)
• Familiarity with bibliographic tools available for researchers in the
field and knowledge of scholarly publishing in the U.S. and Europe.
• Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and
familiarity with digital content management issues.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology,
including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding
of the technology-driven information environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work
both independently and as part of a team.
The position is full-time. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous
benefits package. Successful candidate will be expected to live and work in
Athens, Greece.
Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of
reference to Karen M. Bohrer, Head Librarian, Blegen Library, American School
of Classical Studies at Athens, 54 Souidias Street, GR-106-76 Athens, Greece
or email application to kbohrer(a)ascsa.edu.gr. Review of applications will
begin on September 30, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
ASCSA is an EO/AA employer. Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr.