Middle East and Islamic Studies Information and Resource Specialist
$44,408–$54,080 year
On-site · Columbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Middle East and Islamic Studies Information and Resource Specialist to support the MESC and NESA through research consultations, instructional activities, and collection discovery during a period of transition. Responsibilities include liaison with departmental partners, providing basic research assistance, updating research guides, supporting collection development and discovery with a focus on Arabic-language materials, maintaining LibGuides and research pages, drafting short content, and contributing to assessment and reporting activities. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in the humanities/social sciences or related field, advanced proficiency in Arabic (reading and input in digital environments), strong English communication, and experience with bibliographic data and digital research tools. MLS/MLIS or MA/PhD is highly preferred; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination coursework or other significant professional and/or academic experience in Middle East and Islamic Studies or related fields
- Demonstrated background in Middle East and Islamic Studies, including experience with graduate-level research, academic work, or related professional activity (e.g., digital humanities, conference planning, or scholarly projects)
- Advanced proficiency in Arabic, including the ability to read and input Arabic script in digital environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work with bibliographic data, digital research tools, and web-based platforms
- Comfort managing and organizing information across multiple systems
- Preferred: MLS/MLIS or MA/PhD is highly preferred
- Proficiency in Persian, Turkish, or other relevant languages (e.g., Ottoman Turkish, Urdu, Uzbek, Pashto)
- Experience supporting research in an academic or library setting
- Familiarity with LibGuides, WordPress, Drupal, or similar platforms
- Experience working with non-Roman scripts in library systems, databases, or digital tools
Additional Requirements
- Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
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