Diversity Residency Librarian Program (2 Positions)
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries
The Penn State University Libraries have an enduring commitment to diversity and are now seeking candidates for the second cohort of the Diversity Residency Librarian program. This is a three-year post-graduate appointment. The program is intended to attract recent Library and Information Sciences graduates for a three-year program of research and service in academic librarianship, providing them with transferable professional early work experiences and career development in preparation for future leadership roles in the field.
Responsibilities:
As members of the University Libraries faculty, Residents will work in a variety of strategically central areas of the Libraries on a rotational basis. Each rotation will provide opportunities for exploration and service, helping the Residents to identify areas of interest and strength for future career choices. In the second and third years each Resident will develop, complete and report on a research project in their area of interest. Emphasis will be placed on a high quality portfolio outcome, suitable for publishing or presentation in national venues.
Areas of priority for the University Libraries at this time are:
- Assessment and user experience
- Digital initiatives
- Emerging technologies
- Research data management
- Scholarly communication
- Special Collections
- Teaching and learning
- Services and programs in support of entrepreneurship
Residents will collaborate with senior faculty to co-develop responsibilities, expectations, and projects for each rotation assignment. Each resident will work under the guidance of senior faculty during assignments, and receive regular feedback on performance and development. Residents will participate actively in University and Libraries committees, councils and task forces. They will develop collegial relationships with faculty members, including Penn State librarians, other Penn State faculty and administrators, and colleagues at peer institutions. Residents will become involved in relevant national, regional, and state professional organizations. During their residency they will acquire first-hand experience with research and scholarship, service to the University Libraries, and service to the profession.
Required Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an ALA accredited Masters' program, or the equivalent
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and multi-cultural initiatives
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in research and scholarship
- Ability to advance the University Libraries' goals of diversity and inclusion
- Outstanding service orientation
- Knowledge of current issues in academic libraries
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the program.
Environment: Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Based on current Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America. A student survey completed in 2014 found overall student satisfaction with the University Libraries to be at the top of its category. The University Libraries hold membership in ARL, CRL, CLIR, and DLF. Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and include more than 102,000 current serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located at University Park and 22 other locations throughout Pennsylvania, and they serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more than 92,000 students system-wide.
The University Park campus is set in State College, a university town located in 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, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.
Compensation: These positions will be filled at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Salary commensurate with experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.
Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/diversity-residency-librarian-program. To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses). Review of applications will begin March 7, 2016 and continue until position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.
Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.
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