Head of Bibliographic Services Illinois State University's Milner Library seeks an innovative, forward-thinking librarian for a tenure-track faculty position responsible for managing the Bibliographic Services Division. This Division contains three units (Acquisitions, Cataloging, and Serials) that together total four faculty and 20 classified staff. The Bibliographic Services Division is responsible for the acquisition and organization of all library resources, including pre-order searching, order placement, and material receipts; the creation and control of the Library's bibliographic records; and maintenance of the catalog and the Library's SFX knowledgebase. The Division also contributes to the creation of metadata related to digitization projects utilizing CONTENTdm as the Library's digital management system. The Library participates with 64 other consortial libraries in a shared Endeavor Voyager integrated library system. This position works in partnership with and reports to the Associate Dean for Technical Services. The position interacts with the Library's administrative office, all library units and divisions, university lab schools, and state organizations, particularly the Consortium for Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI). Milner Library faculty members have responsibilities in the areas of librarianship, scholarship, and service as outlined in Illinois State University Faculty Appointment, Salary, Promotion and Tenure Policies (http://www.provost.ilstu.edu/resources/aspt.shtml) and Milner Library's Department and College Faculty Status Committees' Criteria for Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure. University and Library: As Illinois' oldest public university, Illinois State University (www.IllinoisState.edu) offers an outstanding education to 17,827 undergraduates in 37 disciplines, and 2,438 graduate students in diverse master's and doctoral programs. Milner Library supports those programs with a service-focused staff of 80, an institutional budget of $8 million, and a collection of over 1.6 million volumes. The integrated library system (Endeavor Voyager 6.1), OpenURL link resolver (ExLibris SFX), and federated search product (WebFeat) in use at the Library are hosted by CARLI. The Library is woven into the fabric of the campus at every level, appearing repeatedly in the campus strategic plan, the campus facilities plan, and the campus capital campaign plan - all evidence of institutional commitment to excellence in its library. Illinois State is located in Normal/Bloomington, a growing community 2-3 hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. Duties and Responsibilities: Develops procedures and workflow routines which can be used to accomplish objectives and improve efficiency of the Division. Directly supervises four faculty as well as two civil service staff. Coordinates the activities of the other 18 civil service personnel in the Division. Selects, evaluates, and works with library material suppliers. Performs original cataloging or revision of support staff work. Works closely with the Collection Management Coordinator, Systems Coordinator, and the Library's Business Manager. Stays abreast of new technology, national developments, and best practices related to acquisitions and knowledge organization. Assists with planning for digitization projects and coordinating the creation and maintenance of metadata. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution. A second advanced degree in library science or a subject discipline is required for tenure. Experience in acquisitions and/or cataloging with increasing levels of responsibility. Significant supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and mentor staff along with a demonstrated commitment to staff development. Demonstrated knowledge of both traditional and electronic acquisitions. Knowledge of general cataloging forms, processes and techniques, and familiarity with basic cataloging tools, including AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Heading practice, Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems, and MARC21 formats. Technical knowledge of and experience working with OCLC, integrated library systems, and other computer applications used in libraries. Familiarity with trends in library technology related to acquisitions and knowledge organization. Demonstrated ability and experience to plan, manage, and oversee complex projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in alignment with goals of the division, library, and university. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Aptitude for accuracy and detail. Evidence of strong commitment to customer service Ability to meet university requirements for tenure, including scholarship and service. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy: Familiarity with Endeavor's Voyager integrated library system; Experience working with vendors and preparing RFPs; Experience with non-MARC metadata schema, standards, best practices, and their application; Experience with a digital content management system (e.g. CONTENTdm). Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 24 days vacation and 11 paid holidays per year. Position Available: February 1, 2007 To Apply: To assure full consideration submit a cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references to Bibliographic Services Coordinator Search Committee, Illinois State University, Milner Library, Campus Box 8900, Normal, IL 61790-8900 or email to skwetze@ilstu.edu. Initial review of applications will begin October 23, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity. This advertisement will also be available from the Milner Library website at http://www.library.ilstu.edu/page/597. Sandy Roe Editor, Cataloging & Classification Quarterly Bibliographic Services Librarian Milner Library Illinois State University Normal, IL 61790-8900 phone: 309-438-5039 email: skroe@ilstu.edu
