Middle East Studies Librarian (Middle East)

Qualifications
An accredited Master’s degree in library or information science with a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent in education and training. Advanced knowledge of area-based history, literature and culture. A graduate degree in Middle East Studies, preferred. Knowledge of the publishing industry in the Middle East and trends in scholarship. Proficiency in Arabic, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of a second Middle Eastern language, preferably Persian or Turkish is desirable along with bibliographic proficiency in French or German. Experience in using bibliographic utilities for searching and cataloging in non-Roman scripts is desirable. Ability to work independently and collegially with librarians and users. For the rank of D, at least five years of relevant experience is required.
Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted before March 30, 2011 will receive priority consideration.
Recruitment@hr.upenn.edu