Librarian for Cultural Diversity Inquiry
- Employer
- The Ohio State University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Date posted
- May 9, 2017
(MPK-Cultural Diversity Inquiry)
The Ohio State University (OSU) Libraries seeks a dynamic librarian
for the position of Mary P. Key Diversity Resident. OSU Libraries’
two-year Mary P. Key Diversity Residency Program provides
mentorship for a successful transition from academic training to
research librarianship, provides hands-on exposure in many areas of
the University Libraries, and contributes to advancing diversity
initiatives for both the academic librarianship profession and The
Ohio State University Libraries. The program provides professional
development in a nurturing, yet productive, real world environment
at one of the top 10 public university libraries in the country.
The Resident will be encouraged to participate in selected
workshops, conferences, and committees and develop a robust
portfolio of engagement at the start of their library career.
This Resident will advance the understanding of OSUL special
collections as resources for cultural diversity inquiry. The
University’s commitment to diversity in people and of ideas is
supported by the University Libraries’ world class special
collections and the enhanced learning experience provided by access
to the many significant primary source collections within special
collections that reveal cultural diversity. Through innovative
research services, the Resident will connect our distinctive
collections to curricular opportunities where special collections
can enlighten, inspire, and enhance a deep understanding of
diversity. Reporting to the Head of Thompson Library Special
Collections, the Resident will work in close collaboration with the
Head of Research Services, Head of Teaching and Learning, as well
as with colleagues in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum,
University Archives, and Area Studies.
Responsibilities:
• Investigate special collections for diversity content. Work with
all special collections curators to identify multicultural
strengths in holdings.
• Conduct an environmental scan of teaching departments. Analyze
trends and cultural diversity practices in OSU’s arts and
humanities departments to develop special collections teaching and
research services.
• Develop an outreach plan to highlight cultural diversity inquiry
opportunities including possibilities of LibGuides, blog and social
media postings to feature diversity holdings.
• Advance transformative teaching and foster interdisciplinary
collaborations. Actively engage with instructors as partners in
integrating information fluency and cultural diversity concepts
into curriculum, and connect special collections with subject
librarians.
• Provide consulting. Assist scholars and students with distinctive
collections of culturally diverse significance that serve to
advance their teaching, learning, and research.
• Work closely with relevant Libraries units to develop metadata
that will enable discoverability of culturally diverse
materials.
• Serve on selected library committees and work closely with the
Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
• Begin development of a research agenda that will contribute to an
area of scholarship.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an
ALA-accredited or equivalent program completed by the time of
appointment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with topics related to cultural
diversity.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication
skills.
• Interest in professional development.
Desired:
• Evidence of a user-centered vision.
• Experience working with special collections.
• Aptitude for working productively with a diverse range of
faculty, students, and academic professional staff.
About the Appointment:
This is a full-time, two-year visiting faculty (non-tenure track)
position. As a Visiting Faculty member, the Resident is strongly
encouraged to engage in professional research and publication. The
Resident will provide a faculty annual report as well as periodic
reports to the Diversity Committee to track progress on established
objectives. Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and
experience.
Discover Ohio State:
For 147 years, The Ohio State University's campus in Columbus has
been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for
innovation. It's where friendships are forged. It's where rivalries
and revelry are born.
The University's main campus is one of America's largest and most
comprehensive. As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public
universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated
academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research
center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical
presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers
located around Ohio.
University Libraries provides patrons with access to information at
13 locations across the Columbus campus to support the research,
teaching and learning needs of students and scholars, Buckeyes and
beyond. We offer services and educational resources that open minds
and advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in the pursuit and
sharing of knowledge. Our libraries provide access to deep research
collections, an extensive offering of online resources available
anytime anywhere, and special collections of exceptional quality
and distinction. Our facilities offer work spaces designed to
enable a variety of
learning styles and research methods. We strive to provide
convenient, ubiquitous resources and services – in your home, in
your office, inside one of our welcoming facilities, or wherever
your scholarly pursuits lead you. Librarians familiar with the
subject areas and expert in associated research techniques are
available for consultation.
Additional information about The Ohio State University Libraries is
available at http://library.osu.edu.
Benefits:
The University offers competitive benefits in the form of 10 days
of vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 10 paid holidays, medical,
dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
at 2.5 times one’s annual salary. State and alternative retirement
choices are also available. For a summary of benefits, see:
https://hr.osu.edu/new-employees/benefits-overview.
Application:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to applications received by June
4, 2017. Please send cover letter, CV, references, salary
history and requirements to Patrick Schell at
schell.84@osu.edu. Please include the position
title in the subject field.
Contact Information: Patrick Schell, Human Resources, 1858 Neil
Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-5917.
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or
identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran
status.
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