From:
Rebekah Hall <rebekah.shera1_at_gmail.com>
*Collection Management Librarian*
Trinity International University Deerfield, Illinois
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*Introduction *
/Do you desire to be a part of a significant vision for impacting
students who will, in turn, use their education and spiritual formation
to transform the world?/
Trinity International University (TIU) is comprised of Trinity College,
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the Trinity Graduate School
along with 2 regional centers and extension programs throughout the
Midwest (total student FTE of 2,124). The university is located about 22
miles north of Chicago. The James E. Rolfing Memorial Library contains a
circulating collection of 190,000 books, 770 journals, 70 databases, and
7,100 media. Rolfing has nine full-time library staff, seven of which
are professional librarians. TIU is affiliated with the Evangelical Free
Church of America. The successful candidate for this position must agree
with the university's mission, values, and statement of faith, which
will be sent to each applicant.
*Position Summary*
/Are you a forward thinker? Would you enjoy contributing to a creative,
productive department?/
**
Rolfing Memorial Library is looking for a collaborative librarian who is
eager to serve the Trinity community in the following ways:
Provide leadership in collection management for books/e-books; oversee
annual monograph budget; select books/e-books for assigned college &
graduate departments; perform monograph data collection and analysis;
hire, train, and supervise part-time employees; resolve book/e-book
cataloging questions and problems; promote the monograph collection
through displays and/or special events; serve as primary contact for
book/e-book vendors; and pursue professional development. This position
reports to the Head of Technical Services. It is a full-time, 12 month,
exempt, non-faculty position.
*Qualifications*
/These are the primary experiences and skills that we believe will equip
you to excel in this position. /
**
An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree. A personal commitment to
Christian higher education. At least 2 years of experience working in an
academic library, preferably with collection development and/or
acquisitions. Initiative to set priorities, propose viable solutions,
and participate in long-range planning. Strong analytical skills. Adept
problem solver. Excellent communication skills. Works well both
independently and as a team member. Able to effectively supervise
part-time employees. Previous experience with OCLC and an integrated
library system (Ex Libris' Voyager ILS software preferred). At least one
year experience with copy-cataloging monographs. Familiarity with using
MARC and applying AACR2 standards. Pursuit of professional development.
*Salary & Benefits*
$41,500 annually. Full-time employee benefits including health, dental,
and vision are available.
*Application* *Information*
Refer the TIU website (www.tiu.edu/hr <http://www.tiu.edu/hr>) to submit
your online application and upload a cover letter and resume. Position
will remain open until filled. TIU is an AA/EOE.
Received on Fri Dec 09 2011 - 03:02:07 EST