The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library seeks applicants for the position of Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies Librarian. The candidate will have a strong commitment to user services, will be responsible for developing distinctive research collections, and will deliver innovative instructional, research and user services to the University and broader scholarly communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reporting to the Head of the International and Area Studies Library, the Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies Librarian will provide user-centered access services in support of research, teaching and scholarship related to countries of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia and develop collections in these areas. As a subject specialist, the incumbent will serve as the primary liaison to the campus\u2019 Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, a Title VI designated National Resource Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the International and Area Studies Library faculty, the incumbent will participate proactively on Library-wide committees, task forces, and teams; collaborate with other subject and area studies librarians to develop cross-regional and interdisciplinary solutions for integrating distinctive intellectual content and services into the academic environment; and contribute to developments in the field of area studies librarianship through active professional engagement and research, presenting and publishing in appropriate venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by February 2, 2015<\/strong> . Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions will be made prior to the closing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n