The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) invites applications and
nominations for the position of Head Librarian of the Carl W. Blegen Library. Founded in 1881, the ASCSA is a primary resource for American and international graduate students and scholars in ancient and post-classical Hellenic studies, and offers two research libraries located on its campus in Athens, Greece: the Blegen, with 87,000 volumes dedicated to the ancient Mediterranean world, and the Gennadius, with 110,500 volumes and archives devoted to post-classical Hellenic civilization. The School also sponsors excavations and provides centers for advanced research in archaeological and related topics at its excavations in the Athenian Agora and Corinth.

Responsibilities of the Head Librarian:
-Provides leadership for the Blegen Library, which serves primarily a constituency of
US and international scholars and graduate students in classics and the archaeology of
the Greek world;

-Supervises building and preserving the collections of the library, including the
acquisition, cataloging and indexing of new print and electronic materials;

-Provides leadership for creating and implementing a collection development plan
including digital materials, working in collaboration with the Director of the Gennadius
Library, the Archivist, academic staff and committees of the School;

-Oversees the maintenance and preservation of library resources in both print and
electronic formats;

-Provides guidance and instruction for students, faculty, and visiting scholars in the
use of print and electronic materials in philological, literary, historical,
archaeological, and art historical research of the classical period;

-Sets and manages the Library's budget and a staff of four FTE's, part time staff, and
volunteers;

-Works with colleagues at related research libraries in Greece and abroad to develop
and promote collaborative efforts;

-Oversees the Library's web presence;

-Writes sections of grant proposals concerning the Library;

-In collaboration with the committees and staff of the School monitors change, thinks
strategically, and sets future directions for the Library, blending an appreciation of
print materials and the traditions of the School with the electronic needs of a modern
library.

Position requirements:
-ALA-accredited MLS;

-As a minimum, BA in classics or classical archaeology; MA or PhD preferred;

-Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant information technology, including its
use and management, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the
technology-driven information environment;

-Expertise in one of the disciplines of the Blegen's collection (classics, prehistoric
and/or classical archaeology, history of ancient art);

-Understanding of unique needs of a graduate research library and familiarity with
current issues in academic librarianship;

-Knowledge of best practices and current trends in managing academic libraries and
serving library constituencies;

-Excellent communication, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills;

-Specific experience working with Ex Libris' Aleph highly desirable.

The salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, health
coverage, group life insurance, a housing allowance, and relocation expenses.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is
filled.  Send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of
reference to Prof. Kevin Clinton, Chair, Committee on Personnel, American School of
Classical Studies at Athens, 6 - 8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ  08540-5232 or email
application to ascsa@ascsa.org. Website: http://www.ascsa.edu.gr. ASCSA is an EO/AA employer.

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Temple University announces a Visiting Assistant  Professorship for
2004-5 in the Department  of Greek, Hebrew and Roman Classics.  This is
a full-time position with the possibility, if funding continues, of
renewal. The ideal candidates would be teachers who could bring their
scholarship to the classroom with enthusiasm and skill; evidence of
successful teaching experience is vital. Candidates should send ONLY a
cover  letter, preferably by e-mail, with curriculum vitae (as an
attachment) indicating ability and experience for  teaching Greek,
Latin and classical culture courses at all undergraduate levels, and in
the first semester of the Intellectual Heritage  sequence required of
all Temple undergraduates. The first semester of IH contains a large
Greek component and the course is writing-intensive. Applicants should
consult the IH   web site http://courses.temple.edu/IH .  Address
applications to Classics Chair Robin  Mitchell-Boyask, robin@temple.edu
,    Department of Greek, Hebrew and Roman Classics, 327  Anderson
Hall, 1114 W. Berks St., Temple University,   Philadelphia, PA, 19122.
Phone: (215) 204-3672. The Department's web site is
http://www.temple.edu/classics

Applications should be sent immediately. While applications will be
considered until the position is filled, they will receive the most
consideration if received before August 6th.