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Please post. B. J. Kish Irvine, Ph.D., Indiana University -----Original Message----- From: Mary E. Darlington [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wed 10/19/2005 12:03 To: Members of the ASCSA Managing Committee Cc: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Subject: Position Advertisement, Please Post AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS POSITION AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN CITY: ATHENS COUNTRY: GREECE The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Librarian of the Blegen Library. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate students and scholars in ancient and post-classical Hellenic studies, and offers two research libraries located on its campus in Athens, Greece: the Blegen, with 88,000 volumes dedicated to the ancient Mediterranean world, and the Gennadius, with 110,500 volumes and archives devoted to post-classical Hellenic civilization. The School also sponsors excavations and provides centers for advanced research in archaeological and related topics at its excavations in the Athenian Agora and Corinth. The primary responsibility of the Associate Librarian is the maintenance and development of the Blegen Library's catalogue which is being developed on-line using Ex Libris' Aleph in conjunction with the Gennadius and the library of the British School at Athens. The Associate Librarian will be the lead cataloguer for the Blegen Library. Additional responsibilities of the Associate Librarian will include such things as: Working with a dynamic team to build and preserve the collections of the library both print and electronic; collaborating with the Head Librarian of the Blegen Library, the Director and Head Librarian of the Gennadius Library, the Archivist, the Head of IT, academic staff and committees of the School to develop effective means of communication in an increasingly technology-driven research environment; corresponding and exchanging of information with scholars and book-dealers; providing guidance and information on the library's resources to readers and visiting scholars in the use of print and electronic materials; working with colleagues at related research libraries in Greece and abroad to develop and promote collaborative efforts; writing sections of grant proposals concerning the Library. Position requirements: -Advanced training in Library and Information Sciences; -BA in classics, history, literature or archaeology; -Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the technology-driven information environment; -Excellent knowledge of modern Greek as well as the traditional languages of scholarship: English, French, German; -Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with current issues in academic librarianship; -Knowledge of best practices and current trends in managing academic libraries and serving library constituencies; -Excellent communication, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills; -Specific experience working with Ex Libris' Aleph highly desirable. The salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three references (including contact information) to: Mr. Charles E. Jones Head Librarian, The Blegen Library The American School of Classical Studies at Athens 54 Souidias Street GR -106 76 Athens Greece [log in to unmask] The American School of Classical Studies at Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability when considering admission to any form of membership or application for employment Mary E. Darlington Executive Assistant American School of Classical Studies at Athens 6-8 Charlton St., Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-683-0800, Extension 11 Fax: 609-924-0578 __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send 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 (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]