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(This posting is also about to appear on ARLIS/NA Jobnet and other lists.) ------------------------------------------------- ARTS LIBRARIAN The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek an Arts Librarian for a fixed-term (26-month) faculty appointment May 2001-June 2003 in the Arts and Humanities Library and the Architecture Library at the University Park campus. Responsibilities: Working closely with the Arts and Architecture Librarian, the Arts Librarian will provide reference in the Arts and Humanities and Architecture Libraries; participate in instructional programs that reflect sensitivity to diverse learning styles; build library collections in the visual arts, architecture, and landscape architecture; and assist in liaison and outreach activities with the Departments of Architecture, Art History, Landscape Architecture, and the School of Visual Arts (which includes programs in art education and integrative arts). This position reports to the Head of the Arts and Humanities Library. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree; familiarity with electronic information resources; excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and communication skills; and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Academic background or equivalent experience in architecture, art, art education, art history, landscape architecture, or related disciplines and experience working with diverse populations also desirable. Salary and benefits: Minimum salary $35,000; actual salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation; excellent insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options; and educational privileges. Environment: The Arts and Humanities Library, one of 8 subject libraries in the Pattee Library and Paterno Library building complex, provides collections and services for the fine and performing arts, ancient Mediterranean studies, area studies, classics, history, Jewish studies, languages, literature, philosophy, religious studies, and related disciplines with holdings of approximately one million volumes and 2,000 subscriptions. The Architecture Library, a branch located in the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, provides collections and services related to environmental design. Penn State University, a land-grant institution, is a member of the CIC (Big 10) consortium. A recent U.S. News & World Report survey ranked Penn State University as tied for 10th place among public universities. The libraries hold membership in ARL, OCLC, RLG, CRL, and the Digital Library Federation. Collections exceed four million volumes. The University Libraries are located at University Park and 23 other campuses throughout Pennsylvania, with about 6,000 faculty and staff and nearly 40,000 students at University Park (82,000 students system-wide). The University Park campus is in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.libraries.psu.edu. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses of three references to Chair, Search Committee, Arts Librarian, 511 Paterno Library, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. ------------------------------------------------- Cheers, Henry Pisciotta Arts and Architecture Librarian & Assistant Head of the Arts and Architecture Library Penn State University __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]