Technical Services Librarian, Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University seeks applicants for a tenure track position.
IWU is a nationally ranked undergraduate university of 1900 students that
strives to provide a high quality liberal arts education. The library
emphasizes the use and integration of technology in all aspects of library
research. An aggressive development of the book collection is part of the
University strategic plan.  This twelve month appointment reporting to the
University Librarian is a faculty position with expectations for service
and scholarship. Primary responsibility is administration and coordination
of the Technical Services department.  Technical Services includes
serials, acquisitions, cataloging, processing, and maintenance of library
materials. Position supervises three staff and numerous student
assistants. Will participate in redesigning workflow and planning the
local implementation of DRA as part of the state-wide academic consortium.
Will participate in all aspects of library services including reference
rotation, library instruction and faculty liaison program in assigned
subject areas.

Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited program. Technical services
experience in an automated environment including acquisition procedures,
cataloging, and serials' control. Experience with supervision,
instruction, and providing reference service. Ability to work
independently and collegially; excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; interest in innovation and adoption of library technology;
strong organizational and problem solving skills; and a commitment to
the service role of the library in the academic setting.  Preferred:
additional graduate degree; knowledge of the budgeting process;
experience working with a client/server library automation system.

 Screening of candidates will begin on January 1, 1998, and continue
until the position is filled, with appointment expected by August 1,
1998.  Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference
to: Search Committee, Illinois Wesleyan University, Sheean Library PO
Box 2899, Bloomington, IL 61702-2899.  Visit the library web site:
http://www.iwu.edu/library. Illinois Wesleyan is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Sue Stroyan, University Librarian               sstroyan@titan.iwu.edu
Illinois Wesleyan University
Sheean Library
P.O. Box 2899
Bloomington, IL  61702-2899
309-556-3172                            fax 309-556-3261