Subject Liaison for History

The librarian provides a full range of library services and serves as subject liaison the department of History. As subject liaison s/he articulates, anticipates, and meets the research and curricular needs in the area of concentration. S/he provides classroom instruction in the use of library resources develops and manages collections and provides general and consultative reference services, including participation in the on-call reference rotation. S/he creates subject specific content for the library's web site and employs new technologies in instructional sessions. In providing services and developing collections, the librarian collaborates with other liaisons to meet interdisciplinary needs. The librarian represents the library in national and regional organizations and in outreach activities. The history department is one of the largest subject liaison responsibilities in the Central Library, however secondary subject liaison assignments are typical for liaisons, and these may vary as the strengths available in the team change over time. All professional staff are expected to participate on library committees or other library strategic initiatives as an integral component of their responsibilities. These may vary in number and scope over time, but these are not add-ons or distractions from primary responsibilities, they are a substantive portion of the job responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will bring a combination of expertise and experience from both the academic discipline and library/information sciences. A graduate degree is expected, whether that is an advanced degree in history with library experience; an MLIS with undergraduate degree in history, or a combination of relevant library and academic experience. At least two years of related professional experience is required, preferably with experience in teaching, outreach and/or experience in meeting the research needs of students and faculty in history. The ability to work in a highly collaborative setting, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to service are expected. A wide range of computer and technology skills are now required for library professionals, facility with the technologies of digital humanities and current trends in library technology are required. Ability to work with a variety of departments across the university and the libraries is important. Discipline appropriate language skills are preferred. ENVIRONMENT: This is an exciting time to be at Vanderbilt University. With an enrollment of over 12,000, Vanderbilt is ideally situated on a wooded campus in the heart of vibrant Nashville, Tennessee. The Jean and Alexander Heard Library System is an integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of the university and community. Our libraries are engaged in major initiatives within Vanderbilt, as well as nationally and internationally. In a Vanderbilt partnership with the Council of Library and Information Resources (CLIR), the Committee on Coherence at Scale for Higher Education is examining emerging national-scale digital projects which have the potential to help transform higher education. We are a sponsor and host institute of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellows. Our libraries have an exceptionally talented and dedicated staff of almost 200, an annual budget exceeding $26 million, and hold over 3.7 million volumes. The Heard Library includes nine libraries, the campus course management system and the nationally acclaimed Vanderbilt Television News Archive. Our innovative digital exhibits programs have attracted national attention along with our Gold LEED Central Library renovation. Vanderbilt University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News and World Report and has ten nationally-ranked schools and colleges. For more information, please see http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualtour/. COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits are those applicable to exempt employees of Vanderbilt University, including health care insurance; retirement plan options; tuition discount program; and paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave. APPLICATIONS received November 15, 2013 will receive first consideration; interested individuals must apply to be considered. Please apply online at http://www.vanderbilt.jobs. Refer to requisition number 1309291. Include a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.

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