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CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Politics, Policy, & International Relations Section (PPIRS) is currently seeking applications to serve a three-year term (Oct. 1, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2023) as the ACRL liaison to the American Political Science Association (APSA). APSA supports the study of political science and includes more than 11,000 members worldwide.

Liaisons are responsible for outreach, education, and communication between the APSA and ACRL in order to form strong relationships and advance the interests of ACRL and PPIRS.

About APSA

According to its , APSA “brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe to deepen our understanding of politics, democracy, and citizenship throughout the world.” The work of APSA members aligns closely with the work of many PPIRS members. PPIRS seeks a liaison who will develop and grow this role to our members’ benefit.

Expectations

• Liaison identifies opportunities for collaboration with APSA members on research and scholarship to advance understanding of teaching practices, shared frameworks, and other emerging focus areas.
• Liaison attends annual if funding and time allows.
• Liaison attends if funding and time allows.
• Liaison shares information about relevant PPIRS work with APSA.
• Liaison writes summary of APSA liaison work for each PPIRS newsletter with a conference report included as applicable.
• Liaison participates in the .

Qualifications

Required:

• Current member of 91´«Ã½ and ACRL, as well as a member of PPIRS.
• Experience working with political science and/or politics-related departments and programs as a librarian.
• Interest in coordinating activities to increase interaction between the APSA and PPIRS.
• Experience with or interest in outreach and advocacy to campus stakeholders engaged in teaching of political science and related fields.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desired:

• Record of serving PPIRS and/or ACRL on committees, task forces, etc.
• Experience conducting research on collaborations between political science faculty and librarians.

Deadline for Applications

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Submit application materials to PPIRS Chair Erin Ackerman at ackermae@tcnj.edu.

Submission Requirements

Nominees must submit:

• A short statement of interest, highlighting relevant qualifications and how the candidate might approach liaison work (maximum 250 words)
• A current resume or curriculum vita

If you have any questions about the process, please contact PPIRS Chair Erin Ackerman at ackermae@tcnj.edu.

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