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Job opening : Africana Studies Librarian - University of Pennsylvania

  • 1.  Job opening : Africana Studies Librarian - University of Pennsylvania

    Posted Dec 17, 2021 02:32 PM
    The Penn Libraries are seeking an Africana Studies Librarian. This is a new position, to support Penn Libraries collections and outreach work on Africa and the African diaspora, including African American studies.

    Africana Studies Librarian. University of Pennsylvania Libraries

    Apply at : https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Van-Pelt-Library/Africana-Studies-Librarian_JR00045198

    This link provides information on the position's principal responsibilities, duties, and qualifications, and describes Penn employee benefits. Penn is one of the best places to work in Philadelphia.

    Job Description Summary

    The Africana Studies Librarian supports the research, teaching, and learning mission of the University of Pennsylvania as team member in the Center for Global Collections developing and managing library resources from and about Africa and the African diaspora and providing library services for the interdisciplinary field of Africana Studies at Penn.

    Affirmative Action Statement

    Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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    Lauris Olson
    Librarian & Coordinator for Social Sciences Collections
    University of Pennsylvania Libraries
    Philadelphia, PA
    olson@pobox.upenn.edu | (215) 898-0119
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