Stellenausschreibung: Lib. for German Humanities, Yale University

[Dale Askey <daskey@xxxxxxx>]

Liebe KollegInnen in deutschsprachigen Laendern,

ich moechte Sie auf die folgende Stellenausschreibung aufmerksam machen. 
Da diese Stelle zuletzt meine war und ich nur weggegangen bin, weil 
meine Frau woanders berufen wurde, bin ich bereit, Fragen bezueglich 
dieser Stelle zu beantworten. Bitte schicken Sie solche direkt an mich.

Mit freundlichen Gruessen,
Dale Askey


Librarian for German Humanities
Research Services and Collections
Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University
Librarian I-III

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and 
research at the University, has more than 11 million volumes housed in 
the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental libraries. 
It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the 
opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, 
participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff 
development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and 
manuscripts to rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, 
constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged 
in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full 
array of scholarly information. Yale is a member of the Program for 
Cooperative Cataloging and contributes to the NACO and BIBCO Programs. 
For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit 
the Library's Web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Yale University Library seeks a committed and energetic subject 
specialist to serve the teaching and research needs of students and 
faculty associated with the Comparative Literature, Philosophy, and 
Germanic Languages and Literatures Departments as well as to participate 
in serving the broader research and instructional needs of all faculty 
and students.  Reporting to the Head of Research Services and 
Collections, the incumbent develops and maintains print and digital 
collections for humanities titles published in Germany, Austria, 
Holland, Switzerland and the Benelux and Scandinavian countries. Serves 
as professional liaison to faculty in the Departments of Comparative 
Literature, Philosophy, and Germanic Languages and Literatures. Plans, 
promotes, and implements research educational programs for 
undergraduates, graduates, and faculty in the aforementioned 
departments.  Provides general reference service to patrons in person, 
online, by email, and over the telephone.  Also participates in the 
general research education programs and programs for large undergraduate 
classes sponsored by Research Services and Collections.  Serves on 
library committees, working groups, and task forces, and is expected to 
be professionally active.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
•	Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information 
 studies program, or equivalent degree from countries outside North 
America [e.g. German library higher service (höherer Dienst) completed].
•	University degree in a humanities field with a German emphasis required.
•	Excellent reading, writing, and speaking knowledge of English and 
German required.
•	Demonstrated commitment to public service, especially general 
reference and research education.
•	Demonstrated familiarity with information technologies and a high 
degree of computer literacy.
•	Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•	Commitment to a high level of customer service.
•	Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment.

Preferred:
•	Knowledge of other Western European languages.
•	Excellent teaching skills.
Appointment at a level above Librarian I requires demonstrated 
professional accomplishments, and a minimum of two or five years of 
relevant professional experience for appointment at the Librarian II or 
III level, respectively.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful 
candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package 
including 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; 
comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and 
relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position 
is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the 
names of three references should be sent as a Word attachment via email 
to hrlibrary@xxxxxxxxx Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed 
and can be sent to: Diane Y. Turner, Director, Library Human Resources; 
Yale University Library; P.O. Box 208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax: 
(203) 432-1806.


                       Yale University is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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