From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:16 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position South Asia Collection, Yale Univ. Library, Asst
Curator
> H-ASIA
> February 7, 2011
>
>
> Position: South Asia Collection, Assistant Curator, Yale University
> Library
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42159
>
>
> Yale University, Library
>
> Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Connecticut, United States
> Position: Librarian
>
>
> Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection
> South Asia Collection
>
> Sterling Memorial Library
> Yale University
> New Haven, CT
> Rank: Librarian I-II
> www.yale.edu/jobs
>
>
>
> Fixed Duration: One (1) year from date of hire
>
> Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard
> Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)
>
> Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth
> in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New
> York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural
> resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed
> repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned
> schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
>
> THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
>
> One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is
> a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited
> by scholars from around the world. A distinctive strength is its rich
> spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes
> and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed
> books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous
> projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed
> in twenty-two buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the
> Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it
> employs a dynamic and diverse staff of nearly six hundred who offer
> innovative and flexible services to library readers. To learn more about
> Yale University Library and its collections and services, visit
> http://www.library.yale.edu/.
>
> SOUTH ASIA COLLECTION
>
> The South Asia Collection is made of monographs, and serials, as well as
> visual, archival and manuscript collections that can be found throughout
> the Yale University Library system. Holding libraries include the
> Sterling Memorial Library, the Social Science Library, the Divinity
> Library, Manuscripts and Archives Department as well as the Beinecke Rare
> Book and Manuscript Library. The Librarys strongest holdings of material
> on South Asia are in the English language and for the following
> disciplines: the history of western involvement in South Asia, modern
> India (from 1947), literature in English, and religion (especially
> Buddhism and Christianity). The South Asia Collections holdings in
> Sanskrit and the classical languages of South Asia contain some of the
> oldest printed holdings among North American libraries. Current South
> Asian language collections include literature, linguistics and humanities
> material in Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu.
>
> Concerted and combined library collecting and research service efforts
> over the past 10 years have been conducted to support the graduate and
> undergraduate teaching and research needs of the faculty and students
> affiliated with the South Asian Studies Council of the MacMillan Center
> for International and Area Studies its current India Initiative (see:
> http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/southasia/flash.htm) . The South Asia
> Collections assistant curators acquisitions and cataloging efforts are
> supported with one full-time dedicated acquisitions and copy cataloging
> assistant position whose offices will be housed in the Sterling Memorial
> Library.
>
> POSITION DESCRIPTION
>
> Reporting to the Curator of the South and Southeast Asia Collections, the
> Assistant Curator for South Asia Collection serves as the subject
> specialist responsible for library support of research and teaching about
> South Asia-related topics at Yale. The Assistant Curator for the South
> Asia Collection develops strong working relationships with faculty,
> students, and affiliated scholars conducting research in Afghanistan,
> Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka across
> departments and programs, taking initiative to identify and meet their
> expectations for collections and services. Provides reference, research
> education, research guides and web pages, and consultation on the
> effective application of new technologies.
>
> The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection partners with
> departments and programs on projects that further teaching and
> scholarship, such as digitization, web publishing, workshops, and other
> initiatives that enhance the academic mission. Provides public services
> for the South Asia Collection, serves as a member of the South Asian
> Studies Council of the MacMillan Center for International and Area
> Studies, and seeks ways to enhance support for Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu
> language special collections across the Yale University Library.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES
>
> The Assistant Curator for the South Asia Collection is responsible for
> selection of materials for the South Asia Collection, including fund
> management, reporting, and management of the acquisitions and cataloging
> processes. Supervises and works closely with the South Asia Collection
> Acquisitions and Cataloging Assistant to insure the effective acquisition,
> processing, and copy-cataloging of materials in all formats, and interacts
> with staff in the Preservation department in support of preservation
> efforts for brittle out-of-print materials in the collection. Provides
> proactive outreach with the South Asian Studies Council, South Asian
> Studies faculty, research fellows, language lecturers and students, and
> collaboration with other library colleagues in relevant departments for
> selection in this area. Seeks ways to collaborate with South Asia
> collection colleagues at other institutions to leverage resources and to
> pursue efforts in cooperative collection development efforts.
>
> The Assistant Curator contributes to goal-setting and strategic planning
> and manages projects in the South and Southeast Asia Collections as
> assigned. Seeks opportunities to contribute to the Yale University Library
> through participation in committees, task forces, working groups, and
> programs. Expected to be active professionally in organizations such as
> the Committee on South Asian Libraries and Documentation, the North
> American professional organization for South Asian Studies librarians.
>
> Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps
> abreast of subject matter trends and developments. Participates in and
> contributes to library long-term planning and serves on various committees
> and task forces. May be required to participate with disaster recovery
> efforts. May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven,
> CT.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS
>
> Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information
> science (preferred) and/or graduate degree in a South Asian
> Studies-related field. Appointment to the rank of Librarian II requires a
> minimum of two years of professional experience and demonstrated
> professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Experience teaching
> in a library or academic setting. Experience creating content for web
> pages (for use in creating a new South Asia Collection page). Experience
> with public services, reference, and/or collection development.
>
> Excellent communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) in Hindi,
> Tamil, or Urdu; Preferred: Ability to read Sanskrit at a high level of
> proficiency. Ability to communicate in English (reading, writing, and
> speaking). Broad knowledge of South Asian cultures; Familiarity with the
> history of and current trends in scholarly research related to South Asian
> Studies. Knowledge of South Asian book trade is critical. Familiarity with
> the major bibliographic tools and research methods for South Asian
> Studies. Familiarity with the sources and approaches in teaching South
> Asia-related research methods and bibliographic instruction courses.
> Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based
> environment. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively
> within and across organizations. Knowledge of trends in electronic
> resources and networked access to information, citation management (such
> as Refworks, EndNote, or Zotero, etc.), and other technologies used by
> readers and libraries to facilitate information access and management.
> Demonstrated online outreach skills using key social media sites
> including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and
> WordPress.
>
> Preferred: Supervisory experience. Experience providing training in
> technical services areas including acquisitions or cataloging software.
> Demonstrated skills in web site development, RSS, video and audio
> production, and graphics software; Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate
> complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and bringing projects to
> a conclusion in a timely fashion.
>
> SALARY AND BENEFITS
>
> We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and
> excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great
> workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful
> accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best
> anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off,
> fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement
> benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
>
> Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three
> professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying
> onlineat www.yale.edu/jobsfor immediate consideration - the STARS req ID
> for this position is 11999BR. Please be sure to reference #11999BR in
> your cover letter.
>
> BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS
>
> All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment
> background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle
> and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.
> All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
> Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.htmlfor
> additional information on the background check requirements and process.
>
> Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale
> values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly
> encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented
> minority groups.
>
>
> Contact: Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names
> of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and
> applying onlineat www.yale.edu/jobsfor immediate consideration - the STARS
> req ID for this position is 11999BR. Please be sure to reference #11999BR
> in your cover letter.
>
> Website: http://www.library.yale.edu/
> Primary Category: South Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Area Studies
>
> Posting Date: 02/07/2011
> Closing Date 05/05/2011
>
>
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