Princeton University - Princeton, NJ
Greek Language and Culture - The Department of Classics at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time, one-year lectureship in Greek language and culture: strong preference will be given to applicants able to teach Hellenistic Greek history (Alexander through Cleopatra). The successful candidate must have all requirements for the Ph.D. completed by July 1, 2001. Applicants should describe their teaching experience in their covering letters and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below: both applications and references should arrive by May 1, 2001. The search will be concluded by May 15. Please direct applications, or any questions about the position, to: Chair, Department of Classics, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 (telephone: 609-258-3951, fax: 609-258-1943, e-mail address: kaster@princeton.edu). Princeton University is an EEO/AA employer.
1) Editor - Princeton University Library Chronicle. The Editor produces the Princeton University Library Chronicle, a leading journal that publishes articles of scholarly importance written for the general reader. Contributors include promising new writers as well as established scholars. The primary focus of the journal is on materials held by the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections in the Princeton University Library. The Friends of the Princeton University Library have published the Chronicle continuously since 1939. It enjoys a wide, diverse, and supportive readership. Subscribers include members of the Friends as well as many institutions and individuals in the United States and abroad. The journal is indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, the Annual Bibliography of the History of the Printed Book and Libraries, and other standard reference sources. The Chronicle covers a broad range of periods and disciplines, chiefly in the humanities and social sciences.
Description: The responsibilities of the Editor include acquiring and developing articles for the journal, coordinating their review by the editorial board, preparing the special features sections, overseeing the production of three issues per annum, handling copyright issues, and consulting with the Council of the Friends to fill positions on the editorial board. The Editor has significant freedom to determine content and to ensure breadth, innovation, and creativity in the journal. The Editor is also directly responsible for the contents, design, and layout of the Friends' newsletter, which is published at least twice a year. Other responsibilities include reviewing the text and layout of all mailings to the Friends and labels for exhibitions sponsored by the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, overseeing occasional Library publications, and completing other special projects as assigned. The Editor supervises the work of a part-time office assistant (50% FTE), performs a public relations role in promoting the Friends and their publications, and interacts with a wide variety of people in the Library, on campus, and outside the University, including the membership of the Friends.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications: M.A. degree (Ph.D. preferred) in literature, history, or a related discipline or equivalent experience as an editor; familiarity with the publishing conventions of contemporary scholarship in the humanities and the social sciences. Applicants should have copy-editing experience in trade or scholarly publishing, facility with word processing, ability to prepare diskettes for the typesetter or designer, knowledge of technical specifications for producing printed works, and experience with desktop publishing software. Excellent English language skills, both oral and written. Ability to perform under high pressure, to meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work on several projects at the same time. Ability to encourage users of the collections&emdash;from talented graduate students to seasoned scholars&emdash;to write for the Chronicle. Desirable Qualifications: Experience collaborating with authors and advisory boards. Working knowledge of modern European languages and Latin. General knowledge of the collections of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, the history of the book, descriptive bibliography, and the aesthetics of fine printing. General understanding of computer applications and of the printing and binding processes.
Benefits: Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health insurance, and disability insurance, all paid for by the University.
Salary and Rank: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Nominations and Applications: Candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, and the names, titles, and phone numbers of three professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications should be submitted to the following address for consideration: Search Committee: Editor, Princeton University Library Chronicle, c/o Lila Daum Fredenburg, Human Resources Librarian, Princeton University, Library Human Resources, One Washington Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08544-2098. E-mail: lfredenb@princeton.edu or fax (609)258-0454 are also welcomed.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
2)Princeton University Library seeks a Librarian for Classics, German, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics. The Princeton University Library's general collections include about 6 million printed volumes, as well as large numbers of microforms, scores and records, electronic databases, and journals. Its holdings within the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections are especially rich. The Library employs approximately 320 professional and support staff workers, as well as a large student and hourly workforce. Library operations are divided among twenty sites on campus, including a large central library. More information may be found at the Library's Web site http://libweb.princeton.edu:2003/
DESCRIPTION: Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative subject specialist to build library collections and help shape library services in four central fields in the humanities at Princeton: Classics, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics. This librarian will work closely with the Department of History, the Department of Art and Archaeology, and relevant area and interdisciplinary studies programs. This is one of seven bibliographer positions devoted to developing and interpreting Princeton's collections in the humanities and social sciences. The position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Public Service and Collection Development. Responsibilities include: current and retrospective collection building in all formats; managing sizable acquisitions funds and both the Harrassowitz and Modern Greek approval plans; advising on preservation and other aspects of collection maintenance, such as annexing; overseeing collections in five study rooms in Firestone Library; and providing specialized research assistance to Princeton University faculty and students, researchers affiliated with neighboring institutions, and visiting scholars from the U.S. and abroad.
The librarian also provides instruction in the use of print and electronic materials for philological, literary, cultural, and historical research; creates resource guides and Web sites to assist Princeton researchers; has a direct service presence in the General and Humanities Reference Division; consults with members of the Technical Services Department to facilitate timely acquisitions and processing of materials to meet academic deadlines; and works closely with staff in Rare Books and Special Collections to suggest acquisitions and to promote use of the wealth of original and specialized material at Princeton.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: an ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science, plus an advanced degree in one of the disciplines associated with this position, or an equivalent combination of education and professional library experience; proficiency in Latin, Greek, Modern Greek, and German; a minimum of three to five years of successful experience in a research library. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of the bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers in the humanities and social sciences. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the American and European book trades, current and antiquarian, and the changing technological environment in research libraries; they should also demonstrate an interest in developing innovative services for researchers. Additional desirable qualifications include: successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; experience with cooperative library projects such as the Center for Research Libraries and the Digital Library Federation; and knowledge of the strengths of other research collections.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (resume and the names, titles, and addresses and phone numbers of three references to be contacted) should be sent to: Search Committee for Librarian for Classics, German, Hellenic Studies, and Linguistics, c/o Lila Daum Fredenburg, Human Resources Librarian, Princeton University Library, One Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08544-2098.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer