Head, Library of the Institute for the Study of the
Ancient World,
The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
[ISAW] is a unique center for advanced scholarly research and graduate
education, offering the Ph.D. degree through NYU’s Graduate School of
Arts and Science. It has a wider geographic span than other programs that focus
on the ancient world, incorporating not only Europe and the entire
Mediterranean basin, but also the Near East, and Central, South, and
The Library will support the research and curricular
needs of ISAW’s faculty and graduate students. Because the Institute is a
new undertaking, the Librarian will have the unique opportunity to build an
entirely new library collection and design a service program suited to the
needs of scholars in the 21st century, incorporating traditional and digital
collections, and taking advantage of new techniques for access, delivery and
collection building. The Librarian will work closely with the Institute Director
and faculty to shape a library program that supports the interdisciplinary work
of ISAW. Those interdisciplinary programs will also require that the Librarian
work collaboratively with other libraries at NYU and in the New York area to
insure that ISAW faculty and students have access to the broadest possible
range of collections and that the ISAW Library collections complement rather
than duplicate the extraordinary range of resources New York’s cultural
institutions make available to researchers.
The Head of the ISAW Library, reporting jointly to
the Director of Collections and Research Services in NYU’s Division of
Libraries and to the Director of ISAW, is responsible for all aspects of the
Library’s operations, including oversight of access and research
services, development of the Library’s collections, liaison with other
NYU Libraries departments (including technical services provided for ISAW), and
liaison with ISAW’s faculty and students. The incumbent will be
responsible for the Library’s close collaborative relationship with other
NYU Libraries, including the
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS and subject
Master's degree required for tenure; an advanced degree in a field of study
relating to the ancient world, demonstrating a full understanding of the
scholarly process; at least five years experience in an academic or specialized
research library; reading knowledge of appropriate foreign languages; demonstrated
skills in personnel and budget management; ability to provide leadership and to
work collaboratively with faculty and to build a successful service program in
a large and complex academic environment.
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits
package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with
experience and background.
To apply: Interested candidates are requested to
submit a letter of application that specifically states how background and
experiences are relevant to the position responsibilities and qualifications;
current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to:
Ms. Janet Koztowski
Libraries Human Resources Director
(fax) 212-995-4070
Resumes will be accepted until the position is
filled.
NYU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER.