Postdoctoral Fellowship in African/Slavic Studies librarianship, 03/99

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES
Announces the 1999-2000

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN AFRICAN STUDIES OR SLAVIC
RESEARCH LIBRARIANSHIP

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
Indiana University Bloomington Libraries is pleased to announce an academic-year postdoctoral fellowship program for the training of an African studies or Slavic 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 African or Slavic studies who wishes to pursue a career as an African or Slavic library specialist.The program is affiliated with Indiana University's Library along with its African Studies Program and its Russian and East European Institute, both of which serve as 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 the internal operations of a research library, the fellow will develop skills related to the selection of library resources and the provision of reference services.The fellow may also participate in selected activities of the academic program in African or Slavic studies; audit one or two courses at the School of Library and Information Science; visit libraries with significant collections in either African or Slavic studies; or prepare a paper for possible presentation at the annual meeting of the relevant area studies association.

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

QUALIFICATIONS
A recent Ph.D. in a field specializing in either African or Slavic 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 in subsequent employment have developed a clear affinity for this alternative career path.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The fellowship for 1999 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 15, 1999.The beginning date of the fellowship is flexible, but anticipated to be around September 1, 1999. 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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Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 15:51:42 -0500 (EST) From: Marion Frank Wilson <mfrankwi@indiana.edu> Subject: Ad- Mellon Fellowship Message-ID: <Pine.GSO.3.96.990114154914.11511V-100000@iago.ucs.indiana.edu>

Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar