University of Pennsylvania
Public Services Librarian & Archivist

 

University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Public Services Librarian & Archivist
Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Library
Librarian B

The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League comprehensive research university in Philadelphia founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin and his circle. It comprises twelve schools, 3,800 faculty and an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, equally divided between undergraduate and graduate/professional school students.

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries include fifteen libraries and an off-site Heritage Collection Center. System-wide scholarly resources number over 5.9 million books, 44,000 current serials (of which 16,000 are e-journals) and 700 databases. The library is a leader in the development of digital library services and collections and is aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research and teaching, including courseware.

Position Scope:
The University of Pennsylvania seeks qualified candidates for the position of Public Services Librarian and Archivist in the Center for Advanced Judaic Studies (CAJS) Library. Primary responsibilities include:

" Provide a range of public services, including access, circulation, orientation, research and instruction, ILL support, and occasional tours, for the various constituencies that the CAJS Library serves, such as the CAJS Fellows, Penn faculty and students, and the general public.
" Manage the CAJS Library archival collections, their physical processing, arrangement and description, as well as the accessioning and cataloging of unprocessed collections.
" Handle on-site cataloging records maintenance and copy cataloging within the framework of responsibilities of the main library's Information Processing Center (IPC) mission.

Additional responsibilities include:

" Oversee the day-to-day management of the reading room, including receiving patrons visiting the library, guiding them in searching for research materials, and offering other forms of reference assistance, such as answering inquiries received by mail, phone, fax, or email.
" Serve as the CAJS Library liaison to public service groups in the Penn Libraries.
" Participate in other projects to enhance and promote access to the CAJS Library special collections, such as exhibits, imaging and scanning, and other forms of digital utilization of the collections.

Required Qualifications:
MLS, or the equivalent, in theory and practice. Advanced Graduate work (degrees preferred) in Jewish Studies. A minimum of one year of full-time professional experience in an academic research library setting. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak Hebrew and to read at least one European language. Demonstrated ability to work with archival collections and engage in copy cataloging. Experience working with on-line search systems and software applications. Strong planning, management, and supervisory skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Evidence of initiative and creativity in problem solving. Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse range of constituents and otherwise get along with colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes a generous benefits package - additional information available at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp.

Applications:
Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application which addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line employment application at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference # 080524814).

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by June 30, 2008. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.