Post-Doctoral Fellowship/Librarian Training, 03/98

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
SLAVIC OR AFRICAN STUDIES RESEARCH LIBRARIAN
1998-99

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION

Indiana University Bloomington Libraries are pleased to announce an academic-year post-doctoral fellowship program for the training of a Slavic or an African studies research librarian.The program is supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and offers one nine-month fellowship (non-renewable) to a recent Ph.D., in any field specializing in either Slavic or African studies, who wishes to pursue a career as a Slavic or an African library specialist.The program is affiliated with Indiana University's Library along with its Russian and East European Institute and African Studies Program, U.S. Department of Education, Title VI National Resource Centers.

Under the guidance of experienced librarians on the Bloomington campus, each fellow will participate in an apprenticeship, gaining knowledge of collection development and public services work.In addition to developing a familiarity with research libraries' internal operations, the fellow will focus on collection development in a particular field of either Slavic or African studies (depending on their academic background) and on specialized reference for that field; participate in the activities of the academic program in Slavic or African studies; audit selected relevant courses at the School of Library and Information Science; visit libraries with significant collections in either Slavic of African studies, such as the Library of Congress and the Center for Research Libraries (Chicago); and prepare a paper for possible presentation at the annual meeting of the relevant area studies association.

One fellow will be selected in 1998-99 in either Slavic or African studies, contingent on the strength of the applicant pool.A similar fellowship program is anticipated to fund one fellow in the alternate field in 1999-2000 and 2000-01.

QUALIFICATIONS

A recent Ph.D. in a field specializing in either Slavic or African studies is required, along with working knowledge in one of the vernacular languages.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the wider academic community and strong written and oral communication skills. Evidence of interdisciplinary course work is desirable as well as prior experience working in a research library or knowledge of scholarly publishing and the booktrade.Preference will be given to those candidates who, either in graduate school or during employment as assistant professors, have developed a clear affinity for this alternative career path.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The fellowship for 1998-99 is $26,500 (nine months).Indiana University offers a benefits package that includes medical and life insurance, a retirement plan, sick leave, and 9 holidays annually.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates should submit a letter describing their training, experience, and interest, along with a resume and the names of three references to Lila Fredenburg, Indiana University, Library Human Resources Office, 1320 East Tenth Street, Rm C-201, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1801.Review of applications will begin March 31.The beginning date of the fellowship is flexible, but anticipated to be around September 1.Final candidates will be invited to interview on the Bloomington campus in the spring.

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Message-Id: <Pine.HPP.3.96.980202164330.13619g-100000@hamlet.ucs.indiana.edu> Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 16:44:39 -0500 (EST) From: "Denise Gardiner, Assistant Director, REEI" <dagardin@indiana.edu> Subject: Post-Doctoral Fellowship/Librarian Training