Post-Doctoral Fellowship for African studies Research Librarian, 05/00

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER

Indiana University Bloomington Libraries announce an academic-year post-doctoral fellowship program for the training of a Slavic or an African studies research librarian. Supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the fellowship offers one nine-month fellowship 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 in a U.S. research library. Under the guidance of experienced librarians on the Bloomington campus, the fellow will participate in an apprenticeship, gaining knowledge of collection development and public services work.

A Ph.D. in a field specializing in either Slavic or African studies is required 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. Candidates are preferred who have developed a clear affinity for this alternative career path. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for long-term employment in the United States.

The fellowship salary is $28,500 with a benefits package that includes medical and life insurance, a retirement plan, sick leave, and 9 holidays annually.

To apply, submit a letter, along with a resume and the names of three references by May 3 to Yolanda Cooper-Birdine, Indiana University, Library Human Resources Office, 1320 East Tenth Street, Rm C-201, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1801. Indiana University is an EOE/AAE.

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Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar