Job: Librarian for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, U-M

Deadline: ASAP 

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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Job Summary

The University of Michigan Library is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant University community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the University’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.

The University Library has a strong commitment to Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, maintaining outstanding general and special collections, which are among the strongest in the nation and support a large number of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in a wide range of disciplines. This position is part of a collegial, dynamic, and creative International Studies Team comprised of advanced subject specialists and technical service professionals, highly committed to public service and the values of scholarly knowledge exchange.

We seek an energetic, creative and service-oriented individual to serve as the Librarian for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies and liaison to the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Armenian Studies Program, and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia. This position works closely with a team of catalogers specialized in the languages of the regions and other librarians across the humanities and social sciences to support high-impact interdisciplinary collections and services, including participation in digital projects and initiatives.

The University of Michigan Library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work.

Responsibilities*

• Instruction:  Design and teach library instruction classes in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies to students as requested by faculty; teach training sessions and workshops to the university community regarding diverse library resources.
• Liaison Activities: Serve as the liaison to the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Armenian Studies Program, and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, and provide outreach to other related academic departments and the local community. Seek opportunities for partnerships with faculty and librarian colleagues.
• Research Services:  Provide specialized reference service and research consultations for faculty and students in the area of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies.
• Collection Development: Provide leadership and coordination for acquiring, managing, and assessing Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies collections in all formats and languages that support research and instruction in those fields.
• Professional Development and Service: Engage in research, digital scholarship, scholarly publication, and professional service activities appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.

Required Qualifications*

• A master’s degree or higher (or equivalent) in the areas of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies or related fields; OR ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
• Significant professional or paraprofessional work experience in a research library or equivalent research setting.
• Spoken and written proficiency in Russian.
• Reading knowledge of at least one other language used by populations of the regions of coverage.
• Familiarity with major Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies library resource vendors, current bibliographic tools in print and digital form, and core reference resources in the humanities and social sciences.

Desired Qualifications*

• One or more years of teaching experience in library or academic setting.
• Knowledge of cataloging and access issues for non-English language and analogous non-Roman script materials.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding public service and user education for a diverse academic community.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Experience performing effectively in and successfully contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

Additional Information

Benefits, rank, salary

Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. Salary and rank dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.

The target salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 for the Assistant Librarian rank and $63,000 - $70,000 for the Associate Rank. The actual salary offered may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness opportunities.

This position receives 24 days of vacation a year, paid sick leave with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.