Curator of Religious Collections

Head, Cataloging and Description

Digital Collections Librarian

Research and Instruction Librarian, Social Sciences

Silver-Norman Curator of Dermatology, General Medicine, and Science

Special Collections Archivist, Diversity Resident

Research & Learning Diversity Resident

 

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Curator of Religious Collections

Indiana University Bloomington Libraries’ Lilly Library seeks an innovative, collegial, and experienced librarian to serve as its inaugural Curator of Religious Collections. With the Library’s collections of religious materials as the focus, the new curator will develop an active outreach program to students, faculty, and an international community of scholars, as well as the local community of Bloomington and beyond. 

The IU Libraries are investing in the Lilly Library by creating innovative staff and librarian positions. This is one of the exciting opportunities to join Indiana University’s principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library.                                   
                                    
Position Overview

The Curator of Religious Collections will be responsible for developing and increasing public awareness of and engagement with the Lilly Library’s collections of religious materials. The Curator of Religious Collections will join the Lilly Library’s growing Curatorial Team and work closely with staff members throughout the Lilly Library and Indiana University Libraries. All members of the Lilly Library support the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and actively advance the Libraries’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Lilly Library, the Curator of Religious Collections will:

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for those seeking information about the Lilly Library’s collections of religious materials.
  • Increase awareness of the Lilly Library’s collections of religious materials among members of the scholarly community, the general public, and faith-based community groups, among other constituencies, through publications, presentations, conference participation, and in-person and virtual events.
  • Curate and contribute to physical and online exhibitions drawn from the Lilly Library’s collections of religious materials.
  • In collaboration with the Director of the Lilly Library and other members of the Library’s Curatorial Team, develop, through purchase and donation, the Library’s collections of religious materials.
  • Collaborate with other Lilly Library staff members on long-range planning, goal setting, and development of policies.
  • Serve on IU Libraries and University committees as appropriate and actively contribute through professional engagement and research.


Qualifications

Required

  • ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science or international equivalent; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated interest in the study of the religions of the world and a demonstrated capacity to develop detailed subject and bibliographical knowledge of the print and manuscript cultures related to these religions.
  • At least five years of professional experience with special collections or archives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with rare materials and familiarity with current best practices and standards.
  • Proficient reading knowledge of one or more languages relevant to the Lilly Library’s religious collections.  
  • Understanding of current developments within the library and archival profession.
  • Experience with primary sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and across organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a collaborative team environment. 
  • Commitment to fostering a diverse workplace and building an inclusive workforce.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must be innovative, resourceful, flexible, and collegial.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position.

Preferred

  • Experience working with antiquarian booksellers and individual donors to acquire collection material and steward the acquisitions process.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and promptly bringing projects to a conclusion. 
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate vision and goals.
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Capacity to thrive in a world-class research institution's environment and respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.  
  • Commitment to professional issues, demonstrated through active and ongoing participation in local or national committee work, research, publication, etc.
  • Experience curating exhibitions and creating supplemental materials, such as narrative item labels, overview panels, and other text-based interpretations.

TO APPLY                                    
Applications received by June 30, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled.  Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources (Phone: 812-855-5988 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu).Expected start date:  September 1, 2023.

Head, Cataloging and Description

Indiana University Bloomington Libraries’ Lilly Library seeks an innovative, collegial, experienced librarian to lead the Cataloging and Description Department.  The activities of the Cataloging and Description Department are crucial to the success of the operations of the Lilly Library, and the department is committed to maintaining best practices in its cataloging and processing of materials. In addition, the work of the Cataloging and Description Department supports the Lilly Library’s active program of collection development and outreach to students, faculty, an international community of scholars, as well as the local community of Bloomington and beyond.

The IU Libraries are investing in the Lilly Library by creating innovative staff and librarian positions.  This is one of the exciting opportunities to join Indiana University’s principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library.

Position Overview

The Head of Cataloging and Description is responsible for the department’s administration, budgeting, planning, supervision, evaluation, and staffing, ensuring an integrated and coordinated approach to accessioning, cataloging, and processing all Lilly Library materials.  The position also leads staff responsible for organizing and describing library resources in various formats and languages.  Additionally, the position works closely with staff throughout the Lilly Library and Indiana University Libraries, which includes supervision of cooperative cataloging and description projects. All members of the Lilly Library support the IU Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and actively advance the Libraries’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Lilly Library, the Head, Cataloging and Description will:

  • Manage department operations and budgets, including the direct supervision of full-time staff and student employees responsible for manuscripts processing and performing non-MARC and MARC descriptive metadata creation in various bibliographic formats and languages. 
  • Provide guidance and direction to department staff on issues relating to the management, planning, coordination, and establishment of procedural and metadata/cataloging policy. 
  • Organize and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of procedures to ensure that workflows are cost-effective and responsive to the needs of other library departments and users. 
  • Prepare and maintain the budget for departmental activities, including outsourcing costs, supplies, equipment, training & development, and part-time (student) employees.
  • Collaborate with staff within the Lilly Library and Indiana University Libraries to make the Lilly Library’s catalog records, finding aids, and other metadata widely discoverable.  
  • Work with Library staff to ensure quality and adherence to standards for finding aids, catalog records, and other descriptive outputs.  
  • Create a program of staff training development to encourage continuous learning for all levels of staff in the Cataloging and Description Department. 
  • Collaborate with other senior staff at the Lilly Library on long-range planning, annual goal setting, and development of policies.  
  • Keep abreast of national developments in cataloging standards and best practices as they emerge and develop. 
  • Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion, and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/libraries-diversity-resources).                                      
    Serve on IU Libraries and university committees as appropriate and actively contribute to professional engagement and research.

Qualifications

Required 

  • ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science or international equivalent; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
  • At least five years of increasingly responsible and relevant managerial and professional experience with special collections or archives. 
  • Strong supervisory and managerial experience, including staff development and mentoring, as well as management of professional staff.  
  • Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.  The ability to plan, manage, and complete complex projects in a rapidly changing environment and respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.   
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations and a commitment to incorporating the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization. 
  • Working knowledge of cataloging rules, descriptive standards, and tools such as the DCRM rule books, DACS, AACR2, RDA, LCNAF, LCSH (and other controlled vocabularies), FRBR, FRAD, FRSAD models, LC Policy Statements, authority control practices, and of developments and trends in the field. 
  • Familiarity with evolving metadata standards and schema, including MARC, BIBFRAME, EAD, EAC, TEI, MODS, METS, and data management tools.  
  • Proficient reading knowledge of one or more Western or non-Western languages significantly represented in the Lilly Library’s collections.   
  • Knowledge of the history of the book and the book arts and the methods and materials that have been used to create and disseminate archival and non-print materials, including but not limited to rare books, maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, archives, manuscripts, original artwork, audiovisual media, and digital materials. 
  • Understanding of current developments within the library and archival profession, especially as they relate to cataloging and description.                                   
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and across organizations.  
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.  
  • Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.  
  • Must be innovative, resourceful, flexible, and collegial. 
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position.

Preferred 

  • Demonstrated ability to articulate vision and goals. 
  • Record of innovation and creative problem solving, with an interest and involvement in emerging digital information environments. 
  • Experience with OCLC and substantial experience with either library or archival management systems such as Archivists’ Toolkit.  
  • Evidence of an ongoing record of professional development contribution. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends that affect academic libraries and higher education. 
  • Commitment to professional issues, demonstrated through active and ongoing participation in local or national committee work, research, publication, etc., in cataloging or subject matter expertise.

TO APPLY                                    
Applications received by July 14, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled.  Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources (Phone: 812-855-5988 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu).Expected start date:  October 1, 2023.

Digital Collections Librarian

The Digital Collections Librarian will coordinate the development, curation, implementation, and assessment of digital collections, focusing on archival and special collections through active partnerships across multiple library departments and with campus and IU-wide partners. They will contribute to strategies, policies, procedures, best practices, processes, and system requirements that support long-term discovery, access, reuse, management, and preservation of digital collections by cultivating partnerships around discovering collections of distinction. With collection managers, the Digital Collections Librarian will seek and evaluate potential collections for digitization or processing (in the case of born-digital content), emphasizing highlighting underrepresented and otherwise hidden collections. This position reports to the Head of Digital Collections Services in the Library Technologies division of the IU Libraries.

The successful candidate will join a robust local community of librarians, archivists, collection managers, and information technology professionals active in building community and digital collections through digitization and born-digital acquisitions and building and managing digital repository environments to support these collections. They will work closely with an engaged group of archivists and collection managers from across Indiana University in direct support of the Digital Collections service that consists of back-end support for the management of digital, special collections, including cataloging and description of text and image-based collections, and front-end support for end-user discovery of these collections. They will also support the creation of digital exhibitions via Spotlight and Omeka platforms. In addition, the Digital Collections Librarian will have the opportunity to liaise with library departments, research centers/museums/other archives on campus and directly with faculty and students to support digital scholarship projects. They will also engage with national and international initiatives supported by Indiana University and Indiana University Libraries, including the Samvera (https://samvera.org/) and IIIF (https://iiif.io/) communities.

The Indiana University Libraries are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards fulfilling our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Working closely with librarians and staff in Library Technologies and special collections units such as University Archives, as well as with University Information Technology Services and other library, campus, and university units, the Digital Collections Librarian will: 

  • Manage services related to Digital Collections repository service, including onboarding and supporting collection managers to host repositories, identifying appropriate metadata schema for item-level description and/or identifying appropriate digitization/born-digital workflows, providing training support for collection managers, leading the IU-wide Digital Collections Working Group
  • Serve as Product Owner for Digital Collections (curation and discovery) and Product Owner for Spotlight (digital exhibitions)
  • Provide coverage for managing adjacent repository services like Archives Online 
  • Facilitate accessibility and usability testing for end-user repository services
  • Coordinate and maintain system-wide Best Practices for archival and special collections description and digitization of archival and special collection materials with input from collection managers
  • Coordinate and maintain policies for digital collection development
  • Liaise and consult with librarians, collections managers, Bloomington campus research centers/archives/museums, IU-wide libraries and archives, and faculty and students in support of digital pedagogy/digital scholarship use of digital collections
  • Participate in the development of born-digital descriptive practices for end-user discovery
  • Participate in the development of digital preservation strategies for digital collections
  • Contribute to the IU Libraries’ participation in consortial and open-source efforts such as the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), HathiTrust Digital Library, IIIF, and Samvera 
  • Engage in professional development opportunities–memberships, conferences, training, and certification–to stay current on new programs, standards, and developments in the field of digital libraries and, in turn, provide mentoring and leadership in the field of digital libraries. 
  • Represent the university in matters concerning digital libraries/digital collections at the local, national, and international level 
  • Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion, and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/libraries-diversity-resources).  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required:

  • ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
  • Commitment to understanding and valuing diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digital library issues, strategies, standards, and best practices
  • Ability to coordinate digital library projects collegially and collaboratively among faculty, librarians, staff, and departmental staff, develop project plans, generate project documentation, specifications, workflows, and timelines for onboarding digital collections
  • Knowledge or awareness of metadata and content standards such as MARC, TEI, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and EAD
  • Knowledge of digital objects in various formats (text, image, audio, and/or video) and best practices and standards associated with each format
  • Experience with descriptive practices employed for archival and special collections
  • Experience with multiple computer platforms, including Linux, Windows, and Mac
  • Familiarity with national and international digital library efforts 
  • Experience with digital repository technologies
  • Ability to work independently as well as collegially in a complex, rapidly changing, and professionally diverse environment
  • Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/promotion-and-tenure-criteria-iub-li…)

Preferred: 

  • Previous experience working in an academic library setting
  • Professional work experience in the field of digital libraries or digital repositories 
  • Hands-on experience in the use of digital repository management systems in an enterprise-scale environment
  • Knowledge of and experience with traditional and agile project management methodologies
  • Experience with XML and XML-related technologies, including XSL Transformation

TO APPLY                       
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by July 28, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855- 2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu.  Expected start date: October 1, 2023, please note this date is flexible.   

Research and Instruction Librarian, Social Sciences

Indiana University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and creative Social Science Research and Instruction Librarian to connect and support faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with services, resources, and assistance across several social science disciplines. We envision the librarian in this tenure-track position having knowledge and expertise in research methodologies through interest, experience, or degrees, preferably some combination thereof, and collaborating with faculty members, researchers, and students across the entire lifecycle of research and scholarship.

We are looking for a librarian who is excited about the possibility of supporting or collaborating with faculty projects such as text mining of newspaper corpuses, other types of qualitative and quantitative research methods, data visualization requests, and systematic reviews or other types of evidence synthesis.

Possible subject areas that may be a part of this librarian’s portfolio may include (but are not limited to)

  • Political Science
  • Economics
  • Linguistics
  • Criminal Justice

The Social Science Research and Instruction Librarian will be part of a team of librarians in the Research & Learning Division of IU Libraries. Librarians and professional staff in the Research & Learning Division collaborate with faculty and students on research skills and techniques, information and data literacies, and emerging technologies to support and enable scholarship. The Social Sciences Research and Instruction Librarian will build programs and partnerships that enhance teaching and learning, facilitate research productivity, and support interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship.

The Research & Learning Division members embrace experimentation with new programs and services, leverage opportunities for partnerships with campus support centers and research institutes, foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment, and engage meaningfully with library and campus colleagues to advance shared goals. We strongly encourage those who will further advance the IU Libraries’ commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion, and support the values outlined in the IUB Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/libraries-diversity-resources).  
  • Actively engage with faculty, instructors, students, and colleagues to establish partnerships, build strong working relationships, and support various teaching and research needs.
  • Develop research guides and provide general reference and specialized research consultations in-person and online.
  • Maintain awareness of a wide variety of research tools, methodologies, and resources appropriate for student and faculty scholarship, including but not limited to citation management, evidence synthesis, and data analysis.
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate with faculty and instructors to scaffold and integrate information literacy concepts into assignments, courses, and curricula.
  • Actively engage in opportunities to integrate library tools, expertise, and resources into courses, instructor development sessions, and co-curricular programming. 
  • Design and maintain instructional materials, online learning objects, and research tools such as online modules, guides, and tutorials for self-directed learning, and present instructional workshops supporting student and faculty research needs.
  • Engage in and facilitate consistent communication with campus constituencies.
  • Conduct regular assessments of research support and instructional activities to identify new and emerging needs and opportunities for improvement and expansion.
  • Contribute to and participate in campus, department, and library events, programs, and outreach initiatives.
  • Provide consultation and guidance on scholarly communication issues such as open access, open educational resources, and data management and collaborate with library colleagues to address related researcher needs.
  • Serves as a collection manager providing collection development, management, review, and assessment support to at least one social science subject area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. 

  • ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered
  • Educational background, professional, or pre-professional experience in a social science discipline
  • Experience in providing research support to students and researchers
  • Demonstrated experience or interest in delivering instruction at the college level and ability to plan and deliver instructional programming
  • Demonstrated interest or experience with outreach to students, researchers, and instructors 
  • Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in applying new tools and skills to support both established and emerging research methods
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably in multiple modalities
  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently, flexibly, and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution

Preferred Qualifications:

It is not required that candidates meet all the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. 

  • Advanced degree in a social science
  • Experience supporting citation management
  • Experience with common social science research tools 
  • At least two years of professional library work experience
  • Experience in collection development
  • Knowledge of or experience in applying the ACRL Information Literacy Framework
  • Experience and aptitude with instructional technologies
  • Understanding and valuing diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/promotion-and-tenure-criteria-iub-li…)

TO APPLY                 
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 18, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855- 2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu.  Expected start date: December 1, 2023. Please note that this date is flexible.     

Silver-Norman Curator of Dermatology, General Medicine, and Science

Indiana University Bloomington Libraries’ Lilly Library seeks an innovative, collegial, and experienced librarian to serve as its inaugural Silver-Norman Curator of Dermatology, General Medicine, and Science. With the Library’s collections of dermatology, medicine, and science as the focus, the new curator will develop an active outreach program to students, faculty, and an international community of scholars, as well as the local community of Bloomington and beyond.             
The IU Libraries are investing in the Lilly Library by creating innovative staff and librarian positions. This is one of the exciting opportunities to join Indiana University’s principal rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library.              
              
Position Overview            
The Silver-Norman Curator of Dermatology, General Medicine, and Science will develop and increase public awareness of and engagement with the Lilly Library’s dermatological, medical, and scientific materials collections. They will join the Lilly Library’s growing Curatorial Team and work closely with staff members throughout the Lilly Library and Indiana University Libraries. All members of the Lilly Library support the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and actively advance the Libraries’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Curatorial Services, the Curator of Dermatology, General Medicine, and Science will:

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for those seeking information about the Lilly Library’s dermatological, medical, and scientific collections.
  • Increase awareness of the Lilly Library’s dermatological, medical, and scientific collections among members of the scholarly community, the public, and community groups, among other constituencies, through publications, presentations, conference participation, and in-person and virtual events.
  • Curate and contribute to physical and online exhibitions drawn from the Lilly Library’s dermatological, medical, and scientific collections.
  • In collaboration with the Head of Curatorial Services and other members of the Library’s Curatorial Team, develop, through purchase and donation, the Lilly Library’s collections of dermatological, medical, and scientific materials.
  • Collaborate with other Lilly Library staff members on long-range planning, goal setting, and development of policies.
  • Serve on IU Libraries and University committees as appropriate and actively contribute through professional engagement and research.
  • Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion, and support the values outlined in the IUB Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/libraries-diversity-resources).  

Qualifications

Required:

  • ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science or international equivalent; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated interest in the study of the history of dermatology, medicine, and/or science and a demonstrated capacity to develop detailed subject and bibliographical knowledge of the print and manuscript cultures related to science and medicine.
  • At least five years of professional experience with special collections or archives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with rare materials and familiarity with current best practices and standards.
  • Proficient reading knowledge of one or more languages relevant to the Lilly Library’s medical and scientific collections.  
  • Understanding of current developments within the library and archival profession.
  • Experience with primary sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and across organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a collaborative team environment. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment supportive of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must be innovative, resourceful, flexible, and collegial.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position at the IU Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/promotion-and-tenure-criteria-iub-li…)

Preferred:

  • Experience working with antiquarian booksellers and individual donors to acquire collection material and steward the acquisition process.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and promptly bringing projects to a conclusion. 
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate vision and goals.
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Capacity to thrive in a world-class research institution's environment and respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.  
  • Commitment to professional issues, demonstrated through active and ongoing participation in local or national committee work, research, publication, etc.
  • Experience curating exhibitions and creating supplemental materials, such as narrative item labels, overview panels, and other text-based interpretations.

TO APPLY                 
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by September 8, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu.  Expected start date: January 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.         
 

Special Collections Archivist, Diversity Resident

The Indiana University Libraries invites applications for a Special Collections Archivist as a part of the IU Libraries' third cohort of the Diversity Residency Program. Designed for a new or early-career individual, this three-year appointed position provides opportunities for the incumbent to apply professional knowledge and skills, develop a professional network, and gain valuable experience toward career goals and opportunities in academic librarianship. 

As a member of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance (https://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance), the IU Libraries’ Diversity Residents are part of a cohort established by ACRL Diversity Alliance member libraries. The purpose of the resident program is to provide underrepresented racial and ethnic candidates with professional positions, engage them in professional learning and service at Indiana University, and support their success in academic librarianship. The Diversity Resident Program is a part of the IU Libraries’ commitment to cultivating diversity within the profession and fostering an appreciation of diversity. The Resident will be supported by the Residency Steering Committee, a group of library colleagues who provide support, mentoring, feedback, and career development guidance. The Resident will actively participate in committees, councils, and task forces, will have opportunities to participate in relevant national and regional professional organizations, and have support to participate in scholarship and service activities within the university and profession.

This position will work in the William and Gayle Cook Music Library, which serves the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. The university celebrated its bicentennial in 2020, and shortly after that, the Jacobs School of Music and the Cook Music Library collection entered their second century in 2021.

Significant collections within the Music Library include the Latin American Music Center (LAMC), founded in 1961 and the oldest of its kind in the United States. There are unprocessed materials in need of archival attention that belong to the LAMC collection, as well as additional materials from notable collections; some donated from outside the university and others given by music professors from the Jacobs School.

Responsibilities

  • Determines appropriate actions for archival special collections. 
  • Participates in acquiring archival special collections to ensure appropriate space usage and care.
  • Recommends necessary physical treatment and works with conservation and preservation specialists on campus to provide it.
  • Advocates for the collection and use of archival special collections for the Cook Music Library, including for those with disabilities and accessibility barriers.
  • Liaises with other departments on campus (i.e., Lilly Library, University Archives, Archives of Traditional Music, and Archives of African American Music and Culture) to manage archival special collections and build their usage.
  • Sets standards for archival special collection treatment/arrangement/description in the Cook Music Library.
  • Creates finding aids for archival special collections, following DACS guidelines and codes according to EAD.
  • May supervise student temporary employees in related tasks.

  • Promote the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion, and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/libraries-diversity-resources). 

    Qualifications

    Required:

  • ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered. Those earning degrees by September 2023 will be considered. Early-career individuals and those from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and the ability to promote, the Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion, and support the values outlined in the Libraries Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/strategicplan), and the Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/diversity-strategic-plan-20162017pdf)
  • Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Demonstrated interest in learning and professional development in the area(s) of specialization.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in reviewing and processing information.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow guidelines and standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DACS, Dublin Core, and EAD and familiarity with Oxygen XML editor.
  • Demonstrated ability to read music.

Preferred:

  • Ability to articulate career goals within academic librarianship, particularly relevant to music librarianship or archives. 
  • Demonstrated interest in broader discussions and topics related to academic librarianship or archives. 
  • Post-secondary degree in music or music-related field.

TO APPLY        
 Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by September 29, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu.  Expected start date: December 1, 2023. Please note that this date is flexible.   

Research & Learning Diversity Resident

The Indiana University Libraries invites applications for a Research & Learning Diversity Librarian as a part of the IU Libraries' third cohort of the Diversity Residency Program. Designed for a new or early-career individual, this three-year appointed position provides opportunities for the incumbent to apply professional knowledge and skills, develop a professional network, and gain valuable experience toward career goals and opportunities in academic librarianship. The residency is a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track visiting librarian position. Job duties will be at a professional level appropriate to a faculty librarian position.   
As a member of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance (https://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance), the IU Libraries’ Diversity Residents are part of a cohort established by ACRL Diversity Alliance member libraries. The purpose of the resident program is to provide underrepresented racial and ethnic candidates with professional positions, engage them in professional learning and service at Indiana University, and support their success in academic librarianship. The Diversity Resident Program is a part of the IU Libraries’ commitment to cultivating diversity within the profession and fostering an appreciation of diversity. The Resident will be supported by the Residency Steering Committee, a group of library colleagues who provide support, mentoring, feedback, and career development guidance. The Resident will actively participate in committees, councils, and task forces, will have opportunities to participate in relevant national and regional professional organizations, and have support to participate in scholarship and service activities within the university and profession.   
This position will work in the Libraries Research and Learning Division and join an interdisciplinary unit focused on teaching, learning, and research support.  During the first year, the Resident will be integrated into the home department, providing reference service and in tandem teaching opportunities. The Resident will also be invited to observe the work of other librarians in other areas to learn more about what might be most interesting for the 2nd and 3rd years of the residency.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in reference services and research support.
  • Contribute to subject-based liaison work.
  • Provide support for information literacy instruction and student outreach and programming.
  • Contribute to foundational collection development.
  • Work collaboratively to develop, support, and assess services, programs, and resources.
  • Contribute to Libraries, campus, and university initiatives as opportunities and interests arise.
  • Promote the Libraries culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the IU Libraries Diversity Strategic Plan.
  • The Research & Learning Diversity Resident position will provide a solid foundation of academic library knowledge and experience while allowing the resident to explore the wide variety of specialty areas that an extensive R1 library can offer. 
  • Responsibilities will be revisited after the first year and reflect the resident’s specific areas of professional interest.

Qualifications   
Required Qualifications:

  • ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered. Those earning degrees by September 2023 will be considered. Early-career individuals and those from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration will also be given to those seeking to transition from a non-academic or non-faculty library position to academic librarianship with an earlier degree completion date.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and the ability to promote, the IU Libraries’ culture of diversity and inclusion and support the values outlined in the Libraries Strategic Plan. (https://libraries.indiana.edu/about-our-strategic-vision), and the Libraries’ Diversity Strategic Plan (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/indiana-university-libraries-diversi…) 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated ability and interest in learning new tools and skills relevant to academic librarianship.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with respect and empathy and foster positive relationships.

Special Instructions   
Please submit a cover letter addressing the following questions: What has shaped your interest in academic librarianship? What would you like to get out of the residency program? How do your residency goals align with the IU Libraries Strategic Plan? 

TO APPLY   
 Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by October 20, 2023, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 201, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 - Phone: 812-855-8196 - Fax: 812-855-2576 - Email: libpers@indiana.edu.  Expected start date: January 2, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible.      

 

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About the Indiana University Libraries

Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 49,000 students and over 3,100 faculty. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions to research and the arts. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive for its park-like beauty and architectural heritage inspired by local craftsmanship in limestone.

The Bloomington campus is home to Indiana University Libraries (https://libraries.indiana.edu), one of North America's leading academic research library systems. Our collections, people, and spaces use knowledge to inspire great work.

IU Libraries partners with every academic department on campus. Materials are digital, visual, audio, and print. Over 60,000 journals are offered electronically, and the libraries hold more than 10 million print volumes in 450 languages and 120,000 films in its Moving Image Archive. A long-time leader in digital library projects, IU Libraries developed wide-ranging initiatives as early as the 1990s.

  • Indiana University’s librarians actively collect and conserve knowledge and are leaders in national conversations in areas such as diversity initiatives, digital preservation and associated technologies, the changing role of area studies librarianship, and integrating information literacy. In addition, the IU Libraries are the organizational home of the innovative and visionary Office of Scholarly Publishing, which brings together the work of the highly respected Indiana University Press with the IU Libraries’ open-access publishing initiatives.
  • Our visual flagship, the Herman B Wells Library, is one of the busiest academic spaces on campus, recording millions of visits yearly. The Scholars’ Commons, Learning Commons, and Moving Image Collections and Archives help redefine the role and potential of libraries and archives. Other noteworthy library destinations are the freshly renovated Education Library, the world-class Lilly Library of rare books and manuscripts, the University Archives, the Wylie House Museum and its collections, and the William and Gayle Cook Music Library that supports musical performance, teaching, learning, and research, primarily to the Jacobs School of Music, a world-renowned center of musical excellence.
  • IU Libraries actively participate in local, national, and international initiatives that will define collections and services of the future. For example, we take a leadership role on campus as active members of the Indiana University Arts and Humanities Council. Memberships include regional and national associations and consortia, including the Big Ten Academic Alliance Center for Library Initiatives, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), and the Samvera community. The IU Libraries are a founding member of HathiTrust, a shared digital repository.

Being Hired with Tenure

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, a university-funded base retirement plan, a 100% university-paid group life insurance plan, and a generous paid time off plan. This tenure-track academic appointment includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of benefit programs, please refer to the following resources:

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