ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN, ATHENS, GREECE

[Mary E. Darlington]

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS
POSITION AVAILABLE

POSITION  TITLE: ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN
CITY: ATHENS
COUNTRY: GREECE
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites 
applications and nominations for the position of Associate Librarian of the 
Gennadius Library. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA is a primary resource for 
American and international graduate students and scholars in ancient and 
post-classical Hellenic studies, and offers two research libraries located 
on its campus in Athens, Greece: the Blegen, with 87,000 volumes dedicated 
to the ancient Mediterranean world, and the Gennadius, with 110,500 volumes 
and archives devoted to post-classical Hellenic civilization. The School 
also sponsors excavations and provides centers for advanced research in 
archaeological and related topics at its excavations in the Athenian Agora 
and Corinth.

Responsibilities of the Associate Librarian include: supervising, building 
and preserving the collections of the library, including the acquisition, 
cataloging and indexing of new print and electronic materials; providing 
leadership for creating and implementing a collection development plan 
including digital materials, working in collaboration with the Director and 
Head Librarian of the Gennadius Library, the Head Librarian of the Blegen 
Library, the Archivist, academic staff and committees of the School; 
corresponding and exchanging of information with scholars and old 
book-dealers; providing guidance and information on the library's resources 
to readers and visiting scholars in the use of print and electronic 
materials; working with colleagues at related research libraries in Greece 
and abroad to develop and promote collaborative efforts; overseeing the 
Library's web presence; writing sections of grant proposals concerning the 
Library.

Position requirements:
-ALA-accredited MLS;
-BA in classics, history, literature or archaeology;
-Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, 
including its use and management, and possessing a comprehensive 
understanding of the technology-driven information environment;
-Expertise in one of the disciplines of the Gennadeion collection 
(classics, Greek history, history of archaeology, arts of the book, 
literature);
-Excellent knowledge of English and modern Greek;
-Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and 
familiarity with current issues in academic librarianship;
-Knowledge of best practices and current trends in managing academic 
libraries and serving library constituencies;
-Excellent communication, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
-Specific experience working with Ex Libris' Aleph highly desirable.

The salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, 
health coverage, group life insurance, a housing allowance, and relocation 
expenses.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the 
position is filled.  Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and 
three letters of reference to Prof. Maria Georgopoulou, Director, The 
Gennadius Library, American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 61 
Souidias Street, Athens, GR 10676, Greece or email application to 
SecretaryGenn at ascsa.edu.gr. Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/positions.htm. 
ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.

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Mary E. Darlington
Executive Assistant
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
6-8 Charlton St., Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-683-0800
Fax: 609-924-0578




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