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Open date: January 9, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Mar 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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Final date: Friday, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Library of the University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks an innovative, forward-looking, service-oriented, and collaborative professional for an exciting opportunity to serve as Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist.
Reporting to the Director of Collection Strategies, the Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist will be one of a team of seven Librarians/Collection Strategists and an Analytics Coordinator. As part of the Collection Strategies Department, the incumbent will have the opportunity to lead the reshaping of the Library's strategic approach to Area Studies collection development and management in order to cultivate a culture of assessment for a broad concept of research content that includes general research collections and support for open access.
The incumbent will contribute to the strategic planning and allocation of Library resources for the acquisition and management of rich and diverse collections in Middle East and Area Studies. The incumbent will provide research and teaching support to UCSB faculty and students in Middle East Studies. The librarian will work collaboratively and closely with Area Studies subject librarians and other liaisons and with faculty and students in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research community renowned for its academic excellence and global impact.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Middle East Studies Librarian and Area Studies Collection Strategist:
Collection development and management
Academic Engagement and Instruction
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.
The University of California Libraries have a long history of collaboration on developing transformative licensing agreements and pooling resources for digital resources to ensure that all UC faculty, students, and staff, irrespective of their location, have access to library collections that meet the high research and teaching standards of an eminent research university. In addition to shared digital collections, the UC libraries' shared print collection further optimizes the management of and access to information resources for students and faculty.
The mission of the Collection Strategies Department is to implement strategic approaches that effectively steward the Library's investment in research collections and scholarly content and to increase the impact and reach of UCSB's scholarship by actively supporting, innovating, and advancing open and sustainable models for knowledge generation, dissemination, and publishing.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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. The University has excellent retirement plans and a selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Benefits information can be found at http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/.
The incumbent will be a member of the LX Collective Bargaining Unit represented by the American Federation of Teachers.
Appointment or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of California, Santa Barbara, is one of ten campuses that comprise the University of California system and is a member of the Association of American Universities. The University Library at UC Santa Barbara is a member of the Association of Research Libraries.
UC Santa Barbara sponsors robust research activities and interdisciplinary academic programs in Global Studies and Area Studies and coordinates programs and research activities related to International Studies throughout the campus. Housed within the Institute for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research (ISBER) at UC Santa Barbara, the Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) develops and supports programs that enhance public understanding of the Middle East and the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East. CMES affiliates have a wide array of expertise in Middle East history, politics, economics, religions, cultures, and languages. The Department of Religious Studies is home to a Middle East Studies Program, including an undergraduate major and language courses. The Orfalea Center for Global & International Studies and the Department of Global Studies also provide arenas for interdisciplinary research and teaching in Middle East and Area Studies.
Why UC Santa Barbara [https://www.jobs.ucsb.edu/why-uc-santa-barbara]
At the time of application, an advanced academic degree: Master's degree in Middle East Studies, library science, or related field.
Excellent reading and speaking knowledge of Arabic as evidenced by submitted materials including the CV, Cover Letter, and an optional but encouraged statement of diversity.
Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by submitted materials including the CV, Cover Letter, and an optional but encouraged statement of diversity.
Ph.D. in Middle East Studies or in a related field.
Reading knowledge of additional Middle East language(s) such as Persian, Hebrew, Turkish, or other languages of the region.
Proven skills to gather, manage, assess, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data for varied audiences as demonstrated by work experience.
Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in current, evolving, and innovative models of collection development and scholarly communication.
Experience with libraries or work in an academic setting.
Demonstrated organizational skills sufficient to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing project parameters.
Evidence of flexibility and initiative when working within a fast-paced, changing environment.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)
References will only be contacted for the finalist.
Help contact: library-hr@ucsb.edu
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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