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>Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 
>From: Dwight Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Positions: Middle Eastern Studies Librarian 
>Sender: [log in to unmask]
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>
>			MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES LIBRARIAN
>
>The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of nine campuses of the
>University of California system, is seeking a Middle Eastern Studies
>Librarian.  The University if ranked as a category 1 research university
>by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of
>American Universities.  The library memberships include ARL, CRL, and the
>OCLC.  The library is also a participant in the California Digital
>Library, and the Library of California.  The library collections include
>over two million volumes, government documents, microforms, sophisticated
>electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections.
>
>Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional
>academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month
>and sick leave at the rate of one day per month.  All librarians are
>members of the Librarians Association of the University of California
>(LAUC).  The University has an excellent retirement system, which is
>coordinated with Social Security.  A selection of group health, dental,
>vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.
>
>Islamic and Near Eastern Studies, an interdisciplinary program that
>explores the peoples, societies, languages, and cultures of the Near
>Eastern worlds from a variety of perspectives, is seeking to establish a
>Center for Middle East Studies at UCSB.  The Center's primary focus will
>be to support the teaching and research needs of the faculty and student
>population in Islamic and Near Eastern Studies.  The INES is poised to
>embark upon a new and dynamic phase in its development as a major research
>unit on the campus.  Support for library services and resources will be a
>recognized component of the Center. 
>
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES:   Reporting to the Area, Ethnic, and Gender Studies
>Collection Coordinator   and working closely with the Principal Cataloger
>the Middle Eastern Studies Librarian works individually and as part of a
>team to provide reference, cataloging, bibliographic and instructional
>services to students, faculty, staff and the university community.
>
>The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of collection management and
>development for assigned subjects such as Islamic and Near Eastern
>Studies, including selection of information resources, storage and weeding
>decisions, faculty liaison, collection interpretation, evaluation,
>budgetary management, and resource sharing.  Liaison work includes
>collaboration with the Center for Middle East Studies and the faculty to
>promote and support interest in Middle East Studies throughout the
>university and the community.
>
>The librarian provides reference assistance and library instruction
>services to faculty and students.   H/she has responsibility for scheduled
>reference service in all social sciences and humanities disciplines,
>research consultation, electronic reference and online
>searching.  Includes some evening and weekend assignments.
>
>The incumbent working under the general direction of the Principal
>Cataloger catalogs library materials in Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and
>Turkish.
>
>H/she participates in the library's instruction program.  The incumbent
>also has responsibility for the development and maintenance of printed and
>electronic guides to specialized library resources.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS:   ALA accredited MLS.  Scholarly competence in Arabic
>language as well as knowledge and understanding of Middle East
>culture.  Reading knowledge of Persian, Turkish, or Hebrew
>language.  Demonstrated experience in reference, collection development,
>and bibliographic instruction.  Cataloging experience, including
>experience with LC classification, LCSH, LCRI, AACR2, MARC formats and
>familiarity with a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC.
>
> A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to
>work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.  Demonstrated
>initiative, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to handle multiple
>responsibilities.
>
>Evidence of an understanding of the publishing and book trade industry in
>the Middle East as well as methods of acquiring materials.  The ability to
>work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and the
>community.  Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication
>skills.
>
>
>Hiring Range $40,248 to $57,984 based on qualifications and
>experience.  Consideration of applications begins July 14, 2000, and
>continues until the position is filled.  Send resume, and names and
>addresses of three references to:  Detrice Bankhead, Associate University
>Librarian, Personnel, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa
>Barbara, CA 93106.
>
>
>The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
>Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated
>qualifications.
>
>
>Dwight F. Reynolds, Chair
>Islamic & Near Eastern Studies
>University of California, Santa Barbara
>Santa Barbara, CA 93106
>
>Office: (805) 893-7143         Department: (805) 893-7136
>FAX: (805) 893-2059            Email: [log in to unmask]



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