Brookens Library at the University of Illinois Springfield seeks dynamic and
highly motivated candidates for the position of Director of Technical Services
and Cataloging Librarian. The successful candidate will serve as leader and
manager for technical services operations, and sets strategic direction for
the unit. Specific responsibilities include: Manage and evaluate workflows and
services, and direct personnel processes for the area, including training.
Operate as a resource person for faculty and staff on current or emerging
issues concerning the acquisition and description of library resources,and
advise colleagues on projects involving materials and resources. Provide
statistical, usage and narrative reports as required,and participation in
policy and strategic planning decisions as a member of the Library Management
Team.
Qualifications/minimum education and work experience: Requirements: Master’s
in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution
and two or more years of relevant experience in technical services.
Familiarity with an integrated library system, including the use of
acquisitions and cataloging modules. Experience with supervising full-time
staff. Ability to work independently and to achieve outcomes in a
collaborative environment. Strong customer service orientation with excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated project management
skills.
Prefer: Experience working in an academic library environment. Knowledge and
application of cataloging and metadata standards.
Department: Brookens Library supports teaching, learning and community at the
University of Illinois Springfield. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced work
environment that is focused on providing innovative services and resources to
our students, faculty, and staff. Campus: Located in the state capital, the
University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University
of Illinois system. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 20
graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the campus
emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs,
extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in
public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers small classes, substantial
student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced
learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-
traditional, and international students. Thirty percent of majors are in
undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received
several national awards for its implementation of online learning. You are
encouraged to visit the university website at http://www.uis.edu and the
Brookens Library website at http://library.uis.edu/.
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong
institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and
inclusive campus community. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities
are encouraged to apply.For a complete position description or to apply,
please go to https://library.uis.edu/about/employment.html. Applications will
be considered until the position is filled or the search is terminated; search
committee will begin reviewing applications on March 12, 2018. Anticipated
starting date: on or before July 1, 2018.
Received on Mon Mar 05 2018 - 17:03:26 EST