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| POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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| JOB TITLE: THEOLOGY LIBRARIAN |
| SUMMARY: |
| The Theology Librarian is responsible for the development of the collection and programs, provision of informational resources and instructional services in the areas of religion, theology, and philosophy, to the faculties, staff, and students of the Atlanta University Center member institutions in general and specifically to the faculty, staff, and students of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). The Theology Librarian serves as library liaison for all aspects of the academic program at ITC and as the liaison for religious studies at the other member institutions of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center (RWWL). The Interdenominational Theological Center is a graduate theological seminary with a student population of returning adult learners and a growing distance learning program. In this liaison role, opportunities may also exist for leadership in editorial activities of the Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center. |
| ESSENTIAL: |
• Serve as liaison librarian for academic programs in subject areas at the RWWL-AUC member institutions, including the ITC. Includes:
o Provision of reference, research, instruction, and consultation services to RWWL-AUC member institutions and faculty in subject area
o Facilitate lines of communication between library and teaching faculty for purposes of promoting quality access and use to library resources and services
o Serve on relevant committees and attend meetings at member schools as requested
o Conduct programming to promote collection resources of the library and the academic program of member institutions
o Provide virtual reference assistance and contribute to the maintenance of web resources
• Serve as the library liaison to faculty, staff and students for the ITC distance learning program. Includes:
o Provision of reference, research, instruction, and consultation services
o Development of instructional materials, research guides, web tutorials, and other resources to optimize utilization and understanding of subject areas and library resources
o Development of the theological collection (religion, theology, philosophy) in a variety of formats in accord with the Library’s Collection Development Policy and professional standards in support of distance learning
• Develop the theological collection (religion, theology, philosophy) in all formats in accord with the Library’s Collection Development Policy; including recommendations for selection and de-selection titles in consultation with the faculties as appropriate to maintain current and viable collection
• Develop instructional materials, research guides, web tutorials, and other resources to optimize utilization and understanding of subject areas and library resources. In particular, work with colleagues to develop resources and instructional strategies appropriate for returning adult graduate school learners at the Interdenominational Theological Center
• Promote availability of archival materials on the Black Church for its African and Afro-Caribbean roots and connections for scholarly research. Teach library instruction and collaborate with teaching faculty to integrate learning objectives into course syllabi
• Participate in reference service delivery and desk rotation schedule (evening and week-end)
• Participate in grant development and implementation
• Participate in the development, implementation, and assessment of library services, policies, procedures, and publications
• Participate in library-wide initiatives through committees and task forces
• Participate in activities in support of accreditation at the institutional and departmental levels
• Establish collaborative relationships with other institutions for purposes of scholarly discourse, collection development and benchmarking of library resources and services
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| QUALIFICATIONS: |
• Two to three years experience performing reference and instruction services in an academic or special library
• Demonstrated knowledge of theology, religion and philosophy or other appropriate humanities subject areas
• Knowledge of appropriate foreign languages (e.g. Greek , Hebrew)
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment
• Familiarity with appropriate digital technologies
• Evidence of scholarship and/or professional activity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills |
| EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: |
• ALA-accredited graduate degree in library science and a graduate degree in theological studies or another pertinent discipline required
• Grant writing experience desirable
• Public service experience in an academic library preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and teach library instruction of essential theology resources in all formats
• Experience in web page content management preferred
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| SALARY AND BENEFITS: |
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Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, company paid disability plans, company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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| Interested applicants should
submit a letter of application and resume online
to the Human Resources Department at careers@auctr.edu.
Please include three professional references
and salary requirements. |
| ABOUT THE LIBRARY: |
| The Robert W. Woodruff Library
(RWWL), constructed in 1982, serves four historically
black institutions in the Atlanta University
Center - Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse
College, Spelman College, and the Interdenominational
Theological Center. The Library serves 8,908
undergraduates and 1,425 graduate students.
The Library holds 374,968 volumes, subscribes
to 1,428 serials, holds 54,038 bound periodicals,
859,290 microfilms, a growing number of electronic
databases, and special collections and archives
rich in African American materials. The Library
is a member of ARCHE, SOLINET, OCLC, HBCU Library
Alliance, and a participant of the Georgia
state network, GALILEO. |
| The Robert W. Woodruff Library
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn
more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.edu
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