Librarian for Political Science, Policy Studies, and Government Information

Librarian for Political Science, Policy Studies, and Government Information

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for a proactive, creative, and inventive librarian to fill a tenure track, faculty position as part of the Social Sciences Library. Duties of this position include working in a liaison role with the Political Science Department, which includes a wide range of degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including American and comparative politics, international relations, political methodology, and a new program in Social Data Analytics. In addition, the Librarian will provide broad support to the Penn State community of students and faculty working across a spectrum of disciplines in areas of policy and law, and oversee the Libraries' government information program. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position reporting to the Head of the Social Sciences Library. Successful candidates will benefit from the mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment. More information on Penn State's commitmen t to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement">http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional information about the Libraries' diversity efforts, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity">https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity. Core Responsibilities: Serve as liaison and initiate outreach to the Political Science Department and its affiliated programs and initiatives; provide support for interdisciplinary policy-related teaching and research conducted throughout Penn State's academic departments, programs and institutes, including those engaged in health, education, labor, and environmental policy, among others; manage the library's documents collections and services, including depository agreements (U.S., Canadian, and European Union) and others (Pennsylvania, United Nations), and serve as the primary contact to the agencies that administer these programs; deliver specialized orientations and instructional sessions for departments and programs; create web research guides and other online research support tools to foster discovery and access; develop and maintain collections to meet the needs of Penn State's scholarly community; collaborate with other subject librarians as well as units throughout the Libraries, including the Law Library, the School of International Affairs, the World Campus (Penn State's Online program), scholarly communications, data services, and other campuses throughout the state; actively participate in Libraries' stewardship through committee work, task forces, and other groups as assigned; engage in campus, regional, consortial, and national professional collaborative activities. Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science, or equivalent; degree in a subject area related to the responsibilities of this position; minimum 2 years of experience in an academic or research environment; demonstrated knowledge of political science, international affairs, public policy, law, and/or government information resources in all formats; general understanding of quantitative methods and research design; ability to work independently and effectively across organizational lines and in collaboration with colleagues to build strong relationships; strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; knowledge and understanding of emerging practices, standards, and trends in an academic or research library environment, including open access, data discovery and use, and digital scholarship. Preferred: Advanced degree or graduate level study in an applicable subject discipline; experience in collection development, research consultation and instruction in an academic or research library; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Environment: The Social Sciences Library offers a range of collections, services and facilities to support teaching and research in the areas of African studies, African American studies, anthropology, criminology, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's and gender studies. In addition, the Library assists with the research needs for other programs such as demography, ecology, geography, human development and family studies, labor and employment relations, law, and public policy. Additional services include the Data Learning Center, which assists students and faculty with data discovery, geospatial analysis, and statistical analysis, and host two federal data research centers. The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University's strategic goals in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The University Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North America, according to the Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park, and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120 faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive technological resources and research support services. Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the international Center for Research Libraries. The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day`s drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu">http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org">http://www.cbicc.org. Compensation and Benefits: Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, State or TIAA retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses). Review of applications will begin August 14, 2017 and continue until position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

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