Librarian, Ancient Med & Hellenic Collections

University of Alabama Libraries; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University Library seeks a librarian to oversee Special Collections for Ancient Greece and Rome, Byzantium, and early modern Hellenic history. The role emphasizes instruction, research support, and digital initiatives, collaborating with Classics, Art & Archaeology, History, and the Princeton University Museum of Art.

Core work includes developing access to numismatics, exhibitions, and scholarly outreach, with a focus on equitable practices and campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in humanities or social sciences with engagement with primary sources.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated service orientation and ability to work in a collaborative academic setting.
• Ability to thrive in a changing, expansive environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Princeton faculty and PUL specialists on instruction.
• Collaborates on curatorial acquisitions supporting the mission.
• Promotes donor relations and manages gifts.
• Works with SC Public Services to provide on-site and remote reference.
• Develops content for exhibitions and outreach activities.
• Partners with SC Technical Services on cataloging and description.
• Represents SC across campus and at professional engagements.
• Conducts collection-based research for conferences and publications.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Instruction collaboration

Donor relations

Public outreach

Education

Advanced degree in humanities or social sciences

MLIS or equivalent degree

Job description

Princeton University Library seeks a librarian to oversee Special Collections for Ancient Greece and Rome, Byzantium, and early modern Hellenic history. The role emphasizes instruction, research support, and digital initiatives, collaborating with Classics, Art & Archaeology, History, and the Princeton University Museum of Art.

Core work includes developing access to numismatics, exhibitions, and scholarly outreach, with a focus on equitable practices and campus collaboration.