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ACRL ANSS AAA Liaison 2015­2018 Recruitment Request The ACRL Anthropology and Sociology Section (ANSS) is currently seeking applications to serve a three­year term (July 1, 2015­ June 30, 2018) as the ACRL Liaison to the American Anthropological Association (AAA). Liaisons are responsible for outreach, education, and communication between AAA and ACRL to form strong relationships and advance the interests of ACRL and ANSS. About AAA AAA’s mission states that it serves: (from AAA Statement of purpose) ● Advance anthropology as the science that studies humankind in all its aspects, through archeological, biological, ethnological, and linguistic research; ● Further the professional interests of American anthropologists, including the dissemination of anthropological knowledge and its use to solve human problems. ● Foster and support the development of special anthropological societies organized on a regional or functional basis; ● Publish and promote the publication of anthropological monographs and journals; ● Encourage anthropological research, act to coordinate activities of members of the Association with those of other organizations concerned with anthropology, and maintain effective liaison with related sciences and their organizations. ● Take action on behalf of the entire profession and integrate the professional activities of anthropologists in the special aspects of the science; and ● Promote the widespread recognition and constant improvement of professional standards in anthropology. The American Anthropological Association (AAA), founded in 1902, is one of the largest Anthropological organizations in the world and was democratically formed to address the needs of people interested and working in the field of Anthropology.The AAA also is responsible for regularly releasing issues of the journal, the ​
American Anthropologist​
. For more information about the organization, please visit http://www.aaanet.org. Liaison responsibilities and expectations: ● Provide liaison report to ACRL and ANSS (example available upon request) ● Attend ALA Liaison Assembly meetings ● Attend ANSS Liaison Committee Meetings (Ex­Officio Member) ● Communicate with the ANSS membership via reports in ​
Currents​
, virtual meetings, blogs etc. Past reports available (https://anssacrl.wordpress.com/publications/currents/) ● Attend the AAA annual conference, participate in the conference by joining committees, giving presentations, presenting a poster, participating on panels etc... (Funding may not be available every year, but you can apply for funding from ACRL and ANSS) ● Present and implement ideas for projects related to strengthening the relationship between ACRL/ANSS and AAA ● Keep abreast of scholarly interests and other matters that might be pertinent to ACRL/ANSS and academic librarianship ●
Deadline for Applications: May 8, 2015 Qualifications Required: ● Current membership in ANSS, ACRL, and AAA (AAA may be joined upon appointment) ● Experience collaborating with anthropology faculty and providing assistance to anthropology students ● Interest in coordinating activities to increase interaction between AAA and ACRL, ability to articulate ideas for collaboration and discuss options for carrying them out. ● Financial support to attend AAA Annual Conferences for the length of the three­year term if not fully funded by ACRL (Note: ANSS may provide limited, supplemental funding) ● Experience with or interest in integrating information technology into anthropology academic programs ● Experience with or interest in outreach and education efforts ● Excellent leadership abilities and communication skills Desired: ● Record of serving ANSS and/or ACRL on committees, task forces, etc. ● Participation in one or more sections of AAA ● Advanced degree or graduate coursework in anthropology or related areas Submission Requirements Nominees must submit: ● A letter of application articulating qualifications to Katie Anderson, ANSS Liaison Committee Co­Chair, [email protected] and Jenny Bowers, ANSS Liaison Committee Co­Chair, [email protected] ● A current vita Selection Process Timeline ● May 9­May 22, 2015: ANSS Liaison Committee reviews submitted applications ● May 22­ June 12, 2015: ANSS Executive Committee reviews Liaison Committee recommendations ● May 12­June 20, 2015: Liaison Committee chair(s) contacts successful candidate and notifies unsuccessful candidates. ● Successful candidate attends ALA Annual meetings. If you have any questions, please contact ANSS Liaison Committee Co­Chairs: Katie Elson Anderson ([email protected]) Jenny Bowers ([email protected])