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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

[LIBJOBS] FW: new Stanford position - South Asian studies librarian


From: Western European Studies Section List [WESS-L@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU] on behalf of Sarah B Sussman [ssussman@STANFORD.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 2:48 PM
To: WESS-L@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU
Subject: new Stanford position - South Asian studies librarian

Please distribute to your colleagues - this is a great opportunity to greatly expand a collection! 



Job Description 

South Asian Studies Librarian, International & Area Studies, Stanford University Libraries - 63238

Description
 Classification: Associate Librarian/Librarian (3P2/3P3)

Compensation will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. 

Appointment Date: position will remain open until filled

Responsible to: Head, International and Area Studies Resource Group (100%)
The Stanford University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of South Asia Studies Librarian. Scholars of South Asia and/or librarians fulfilling the qualifications who are interested in supporting world-class research and teaching through a combination of traditional and new collections and services are encouraged to apply.  

This position is newly created, and will support primarily the research activities of scholars affiliated with the Stanford University Center for South Asia, with specialists in the fields of anthropology, drama, economics, education, history, literature, music, political science, and religious studies. At Stanford, scholarship on South Asia comprises: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The library will collect actively in the following languages: Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, Nepali, and Sanskrit.

Subject Specialists at Stanford have the responsibility for selecting and acquiring a wide range of resources, including traditional scholarly publications (print and digital), special collections and archival materials, and materials published via emerging forms of scholarly communication. The South Asian Studies Librarian provides specialized support for the planning, development, processing, acquisition, management, and public service of collections on all aspects of South Asian Studies. While the library has been collecting materials about South Asia in Western languages, the creation of this position affords us the opportunity to greatly expand the collections by acquiring materials in South Asian vernacular languages. The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of research and teaching in South Asian Studies and should be familiar with literary, historical, and social science disciplines that make use of South Asian Collections. The Subject Specialist provides advanced reference and bibliographic assistance and will also be expected to develop online services and resources. 
Responsibilities:
1.    Plans, develops, and manages collections in English and South Asian languages and about the literatures, history, religion, anthropology, politics, environment, and economies of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Selects and acquires materials in all formats.
2.    Manages a library materials budget in excess of $160,000.
3.    Creates original catalog records as needed for South Asian collection materials until a South Asian Collections cataloger can be hired (anticipated for Fall 2015).
4.    Provides a range of public services to South Asian studies communities at Stanford, including advanced reference and instruction. Maintains close contact with faculty and students of appropriate departments and programs. May teach a graduate seminar or colloquium on research methods and resources in South Asian Studies.  
5.    Promotes the use of Stanford University Libraries' collections and resources through a range of in-person and online outreach activities. 
6.    Collaborates with other curators and selectors in support of interdisciplinary collections and services and in identifying and managing digital library projects and initiatives. 
7.    Participates in development activities in support of the Libraries, including fundraising and grant writing. Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to South Asian collections.
8.    May assume responsibilities for additional subjects based on Stanford needs and/or candidate expertise.



Qualifications
 
Qualifications:
  1. Advanced graduate work in an area of South Asian studies is required. Strong preference given to candidates with a PhD and a record of scholarly publication.
  2. Reading knowledge and communication skills in Hindi, Bengali, and Nepali are required. Reading knowledge of Sanskrit is required. Reading knowledge of Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, and Tamil highly desired. Reading knowledge of at least one Western European language would be a strong qualification.
  3. Substantial knowledge of and experience in academic or research libraries and the university research environment are required. MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent in bibliographic training and experience is highly desired.
  4. A high level of research skills and knowledge of bibliographic and other information resources in print and online. Demonstrated experience in finding and using a wide variety of research materials, including print and digital texts and/or special collections and archival materials is required. Experience with emerging technologies and their use in scholarly environments is highly desired.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge of the distribution and sources of materials in South Asian Studies, including digital and cartographic resources, is required, with emphasis on the Indian and Pakistani national book trades, but also including other book trades relevant to South Asian Studies.
  6. Experience in providing assistance to students and faculty in the design and execution of research projects is required. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required. Teaching experience is desired.
  7. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with library staff as well as with faculty and students is required. Ability to perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse, multicultural workplace environment is also required.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants should provide cover letter, resume or CV, and 3references.  Applications must be submitted electronically through http://jobs.stanford.edu.
 
 

Job

: Library

Location

: University Libraries

Schedule

: Full-time
Job Grade: 3P2

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Sarah Sussman
Curator, French and Italian Collections
Head, International and Area Studies
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305

tel: 650.723.9481
fax: 650.725.1068

http://library.stanford.edu/people/ssussman
http://sulnotizie.blogspot.com



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Sarah Sussman
Curator, French and Italian Collections
Head, International and Area Studies
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305

tel: 650.723.9481
fax: 650.725.1068

http://library.stanford.edu/people/ssussman
http://sulnotizie.blogspot.com
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