Job Alert: Librarian for Slavic & East European Studies

The Slavic & East European collection at Yale was formed in 1896 with the donation of the private library of Joel Sumner Smith.  Since that time, it has developed into a rich collection of materials in all formats; it has significant holdings in most Slavic and East European languages, with primary strengths in Russian, Polish, Hungarian, and the languages of the former Yugoslavia.  Materials in Czech, Slovak, Romanian, Belarusian, Ukrainian and the Baltic languages are well represented.  There is also a wealth of archival and special collections related to the region in Yale's collections.

The librarian reports to the Director of International Collections & Research Support, a department with nine area studies librarians. The librarian is a Yale employee, based at Yale, with on-site services at Brown required up to two working days per semester.

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut.  Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state- of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

The Librarian for Slavic & East European Studies is the subject specialist who supports the research and teaching mission of a multi-disciplinary academic program at Yale.  In a collaborative arrangement between Yale and Brown University Libraries, s/he also provides services for Brown, through both in-person visits and virtual communication.

The librarian develops strong working relationships with faculty, students, and affiliated researchers across departments at both institutions, taking initiative to identify and meet their expectations for collections and services. S/he provides advanced reference and research consultations, maintains online research guides, offers library instruction, and may also have opportunities for involvement in outreach, instruction, and exhibits relating to archival and special collections and participation in digital initiatives.  The librarian is responsible for selection of Slavic and East European imprints and publications in the field published outside the region. Collection development responsibilities include budgeting and fund management, approval plan oversight, selection of materials in all formats, gift review, and electronic resource acquisition.

In support of the library public services mission, the Librarian for Slavic & East European Studies participates in research education and outreach, such as instruction, orientations, and tours. The librarian contributes to department strategic planning, participates in library committees, task forces, and programs, and is active professionally through service in library organizations, research and publishing, or other means.

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site HERE.