Princeton University Library Human Resources

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu

Available: Immediately. Two-year professional position, with extensions possible.

Search Committee: (Princeton access only)

Description: As part of the Princeton University Library’s Islamic Manuscripts Cataloging and Digitization Project (a grant-funded initiative) the Library seeks a Near Eastern Studies specialist. The Library holds approximately 9,500 Islamic manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Turkish. This constitutes the largest such collection in North America. The primary responsibility of the Islamic Manuscript Cataloger will be to create modern online records for thousands of manuscripts that are now described only in printed catalogs or checklists of uncataloged manuscripts. This is a challenging position for a Near Eastern studies specialist or librarian seeking to apply advanced skills in a unique research environment. The Islamic Manuscript Cataloger will work closely with a project oversight committee of curatorial and technical services staff.

Qualifications:
Required: Candidates must have excellent reading knowledge of Arabic and a strong academic background in classical Near Eastern Studies. Candidates must be able to apply ALA-LC romanization tables. Demonstrated ability to meet production deadlines and to work collaboratively.
Preferred: M.A. or Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies or equivalent education and experience, including scholarly or bibliographic work with premodern Islamic manuscripts. Familiarity with classical Islamic texts and paleography is highly desirable. Knowledge of Persian and/or Ottoman Turkish is desirable, as is work experience in a research library.

Term and Appointment: This is a two year term position. The successful candidate will be appointed to a professional specialist rank depending upon qualifications and experience for an initial term of one year with the option for annual renewal. Extensions beyond are possible.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

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