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By gsliscomm, May 6, 2013 3:14 pm

Illinois State University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean for Strategic Technology Initiatives for
Milner Library.

For a full job description, and to apply online, please visit: http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63130

The Assistant/Associate Dean for Strategic Technology Initiatives provides vision and leadership to effectively integrate technology
into the operations of Milner Library. The Associate Dean develops and implements processes aligned with the university’s strategic plan and student and faculty needs. The Associate Dean provides direction for Milner Library’s technology departments, and coordinates the technology planning of services with Library departments and units. The Associate Dean will collaborate with university technology leadership and the university community to shape and implement information technology initiatives according to the needs of Educating Illinois.

Applicants should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience developing and implementing library
service-oriented technologies (three years preferably in a leadership capacity). A Master’s degree from an ALA accredited graduate program and an additional advanced degree are required at time of hire.

Review of applicants will begin on May 12, 2013.

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By gsliscomm, March 19, 2013 4:34 pm

Columbia College Chicago Library – User Experience and Emerging Technologies
Librarian – Job ID #100554
(This position reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction.)

The User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian identifies, implements,
and evaluates current and emerging technologies for the delivery of library
services, with a special focus on reference and instructional services,
including virtual reference, discovery tools, social networking applications,
mobile services, and instructional technologies; plans, develops and evaluates
the Columbia College Chicago Library website; and ensures that Library services
and instructional products are easy and pleasurable to use. This librarian
tracks trends, assesses user needs and preferences, investigates new
developments and applications, and incorporates appropriate technologies into
the Library environment.
As a member of the Reference and Instruction Department, this librarian
participates in a broad range of reference and instructional services.
The User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian collaborates to plan
staff development opportunities for building technology awareness and supports
Library staff in using and adopting technologies that improve user experience.
The User Experience and Emerging Technologies Librarian’s duties include:

• Planning, developing and evaluating the Columbia College Chicago
Library website and serving as liaison between the Library and campus IT for
Library website content management

• Building staff awareness of new and emerging technologies

• Encouraging the adoption of technologies that improve the
Library’s physical and virtual presence

• Creating widgets, apps and other products that embed resources and
services into learning management systems such as Moodle

• Assessing the impact of technology-based services on Library users

• Collecting and reporting usage statistics and other user input and
data

• Advising and assisting in efforts to use emerging technologies to
build relationships with users and increase awareness of Library resources and
services in the campus community

• Participating in reference and instruction, which may include
occasional evening and weekend hours

• Performing other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:

• ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in an academic
library with a thorough understanding of academic user needs
Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with usability studies and user feedback

• Demonstrated knowledge of user experience literature

• Demonstrated experience developing tutorials or other
research/instructional tools

• Awareness of current issues and trends in information technology
and public services

• Familiarity with standard practices in web development and
usability

• Experience using course management systems, online collaborative
productivity tools, and content management systems

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability
to interact with diverse group of students, faculty, and staff

• Enthusiastic public service orientation and commitment to providing
user-centered services

• Experience collaborating to find technological solutions to
workflow and service challenges

• Demonstrated competency in managing and troubleshooting access to
electronic content including authentication via proxy server, OpenURL link
resolution, discovery tools management and web browser requirements

• Demonstrated skill in implementing HTML/CSS web content

• Experience with JavaScript, PHP, XML/XSLT, or other development
technologies

• Familiarity with collection development principles and/or
experience with faculty liaison programs

• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills,
including the ability to plan and implement projects

• Active participation in state or national professional
organizations

Preferred:

* Proficiency with one or more programming languages
* Proficiency with a content management system like Cascade Server or Drupal
* Experience providing instructional technology support
* Familiarity with XHTML, XML, or PHP, and relational databases
* Knowledge of instructional methodologies and information literacy
principles
* Reference and instruction experience in an academic library

How to Apply:
Complete application at https://employment.colum.edu/careers.html – Job ID
#100554

At the start of the online application please upload ONE document that combines
your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three
professional references; do not upload each document separately. The title of
your document should be less than 60 characters and saved as a .doc, .docx, or
a PDF file. Once you have successfully submitted your application, an e-mail
notification will be sent to the e-mail provided in your application.

Visit www.colum.edu/EmploymentServices
for application guidelines. If you experience technical difficulties please
email careers@colum.edu. No phone calls or hard copy
materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, LGBTQ, disabled, and
minority individuals to apply for all positions.

Position Listing Expiration Date: May 1, 2013

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By gsliscomm, January 29, 2013 4:25 pm

Position Available:

Position available immediately. This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment.

Position Description:

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library seeks an innovative and service-oriented individual to provide subject expertise to support undergraduate and graduate-level instruction and research in biological sciences, biotechnology, and bioengineering fields. The Biosciences Librarian will serve as part of a team of librarians providing research support to the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS); Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES); and Engineering. The incumbent will work with researchers in several departments and research centers including the Beckman Institute, the Institute for Genomic Biology, the School of Integrative Biology, the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, the Department of Bioengineering, Illinois Natural History Survey, and others engaged in biological research or instruction. The incumbent will report to the head of the Funk (ACES) Library and have office space in both the Funk and Grainger Engineering Libraries. The successful candidate will establish collection priorities, provide information and instructional services, engage in data and research services, and develop expanded library services related to bioscience subject areas.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Biosciences Librarian will contribute to the University Library’s service activities, collections, and expertise in the biological sciences. Specific responsibilities include:

· Initiate liaison and outreach relationships with relevant bioscience programs;

· Provide information and instructional services, both in person and online;

· Develop and manage library collections in all formats in areas of subject responsibility;

· Develop and maintain robust Internet sites and related digital resources;

· Develop data stewardship and research support services;

· Contribute to Library-wide information, instruction, collection development, and research support services;

· Participate in the provision of general reference services through scheduled reference desk hours and on-call reference service;

· Monitor trends in bioscience scholarly publishing and inform researchers about scholarly communications services and related library collection development;

· Conduct research in science and technology librarianship;

· Perform other duties as they arise.

Environment:

The University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign is one of the preeminent research libraries in the world. With more than 13 million volumes and significant digital resources, it ranks second in size among academic research libraries in the United States and first among public university libraries in the world. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the Library is committed to maintaining the strongest possible collections and services and engaging in research and development activities in pursuit of the University’s mission of teaching, scholarship, and public service. The Library currently employs approximately 100 faculty and 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate assistants. For more detailed information, please visit <http://www.library.illinois.edu/>. The Library consists of multiple departmental libraries located across campus, as well as an array of central public, technical, and administrative service units. The Library also encompasses a variety of virtual service points and “embedded librarians”.

The Grainger Engineering Library Information Center opened in 1994 and serves as a laboratory for enhanced information services and emerging information technologies. The Funk Library is located in a new, state-of-the art building built in 2001. Together the Grainger and Funk libraries are composed of 7.5 FTE faculty librarians and 4.25 FTE library graduate assistants. The Grainger Library serves the College of Engineering, including the Department of Bioengineering and a large biomedical group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Funk Library is the primary facility serving students and researchers in the areas of agriculture, biology, landscape architecture, and urban planning. The two libraries contain on-site computer instructional classrooms.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree or equivalent; degree in a biosciences discipline or 1-2 years of experience providing professional services to one or more bioscience disciplines in an academic, corporate, or research library; experience with online information resources and information management tools; commitment to provision of public services; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others in a team environment; evidence of flexibility and ability to thrive in a complex and fluid organizational environment; evidence of excellent communication and analytical skills.

Preferred: Advanced degree in a biosciences discipline; experience providing information and instructional services in an academic or research library; experience providing scholar support services such as scholarly communications services, bioinformatics, and/or e-science activities; experience building and sustaining library collections; experience creating and maintaining web pages for library users; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all elements of an academically and culturally diverse community; evidence of research, publication, and service consonant with university standards for promotion and tenure.

Salary and Rank:

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, and university/professional/community service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion. For more information, see .

Terms of Appointment:

Twelve-month appointment; 24 work days’ vacation per year; 11 paid holidays; 12 days annual sick leave (cumulative up to a maximum of 240 days) plus an additional 13 days (non-cumulative) per year if necessary. Health insurance, requiring a small co-payment, is provided to employees (coverage for dependents may be purchased); participation in the State Universities Retirement System is required upon appointment (8% of member’s salary is withheld and is tax exempt until retirement); newly hired university employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to its deduction.

Campus and Community:

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a major comprehensive major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public engagement to the state and the nation. It employs 2,300 faculty members who serve 31,000 undergraduates and 12,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of faculty receive campus-wide recognition each year for excellence in teaching. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu. The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: <http://illinois.edu/about/community/community.html> or <http://www.ccchamber.org/>.

To Apply:

To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.

Deadline:

In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by 1/20/2013. Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions will be made prior to the closing date.

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By gsliscomm, January 8, 2013 4:23 pm

Description

We are looking for an extremely detail oriented person (ideally but not required) with good knowledge of HTML, JQuery, VB, C#, MS SQL Server, T-SQL, ASP.NET, and other related server technologies used to implement .NET applications. Experience in UI design, Commerce Server, and Content Management Systems is a plus. Candidate must be able to work in a team setting as well as an individual setting and must have strong architecture and conceptual skills.
Responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify Microsoft ASP.NET Applications, .NET components, Web Services, and Enterprise Services components
• Design, develop, and maintain SQL database schemas and scripts, including views, triggers and stored procedures
• Deploy .Net systems to various production and pre-production environments and troubleshoot issues
• Create technical documentation such as design documents, specifications, software architecture documents, and instructions
• Analyze design and architectural issues and questions
• Support management of the project development team
• Work in a team environment using a structured development process and deliver applications on time and within budget
• Follow up with issues in an efficient manner, including working hand in hand with Quality Assurance, Project Management and/or Sr. Developers
• Regularly communicate project progress, issues, and risks to Project Manager
• Support existing applications
• Create and support complex code structures in both VB.NET and C#
• Implement and support JQuery Code

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be very strong or at minimum have exposure to MS SQL and .NET. The candidate should also have some exposure with architecture and design for large, enterprise applications. Any experience leading teams of developers is a plus.

Responsibilities to include writing SQL and .NET code and interacting with users to gather requirements. The candidate will also be involved in helping to set standards for development and making improvements to the architecture of the application and to the development environment.

Location

Northbrook, IL (northern suburbs of Chicago)

Job Function

Programming Business Solutions, E-Commerce, Web and Application Development

Positions Available

Internships – Ideally leading to permanent employment with our firm

Permanent – Application Developers/Business Solution Developers

Internship Duration

3 to 6 month internships ideally leading to permanent employment

Internship Qualifications

Min GPA: 3.0
Major/Concentration: MIS, Computer Science
Education Level: Recent or near term Bachelor’s or Master’s degree attained

Internship Housing

Fully furnished housing paid by employer includes all services, internet and more (available upon request)
View Virtual Tour of our Housing

Sponsorship

H1B and Green Card Sponsorship Available-subject to approval

APPLY HERE

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By gsliscomm, November 14, 2012 11:02 am

TITLE/RANK: Humanities Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Reports to the Director of Research Commons. The Humanities Librarian is subject liaison for the Departments of English, Foreign Languages and Literature, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology, and as such, teaches information literacy and selects appropriate information resources in support of the subject areas’ curriculum and research. The Humanities Librarian collaborates with other subject librarians and participates in achieving departmental and library goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Consults with the liaisons of the assigned departments with regard to collection development; teaches information literacy classes for the assigned subject areas; creates teaching modules, bibliographies, and other finding aids; provides reference service in person and through various digital methods; works with the Technical Services Department in the ordering of monographs, journals, online databases, etc.; delivers library services and resources via the web and Blackboard; plans and administers materials budgets; participates in writing proposals and securing grants, particularly in the subject disciplines; generates scholarship and performs professional service.

All Library and Information Services (LIS) faculty and staff are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and LIS goals and objectives.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Assistant or Associate Professor, fiscal year appointment, academic year tenure-track, continuing contract.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: State

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $42,000. Excellent fringe benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: M.L.S. from an A.L A. accredited library school; minimum of one year experience in an academic library; knowledge of library and digital information resources, including online searching, bibliographic search systems, learning management systems, and the Internet; excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment; excellent teaching skills; demonstrated ability to meet LIS and University standards in librarianship, scholarship and professional service in fulfillment of tenure requirements; strong service orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Two years of experience in an academic library and a specialized degree or coursework in one or more of the related subject disciplines.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin November 8, 2012. Position will remain open until filled.

SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND THREE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO:

Humanities Librarian Search Committee
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Library and Information Services
Campus Box 1063
Edwardsville, IL 62026

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By gsliscomm, November 7, 2012 11:32 am

JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, performs original and complex adaptive cataloging of print and non-print materials, including electronic resources, according to national standards. Develops comprehensive bibliographic descriptions, assigns subject headings and classification numbers according to Library of Congress practice, supervises maintenance of holdings input into OCLC and Voyager. May assist in the creation of digital collections, including supplying metadata. The incumbent will also participate in achieving departmental and library goals and participate in library committees.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs original and adaptive cataloging in all formats, including serials, utilizing OCLC and Voyager. Participates in retrospective conversion projects. Resolves database maintenance problems and provides training, direction and support to paraprofessional staff in performing cataloging and maintenance routines. Maintains knowledge of current cataloging practices and automated bibliographic access. Participates in developing, teaching, and implementing cataloging policies and procedures.

All LIS faculty and staff are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and LIS goals and objectives.

TERM OF CONTRACT: Assistant or Associate Professor, fiscal year appointment, academic year tenure-track, continuing contract.

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $42,000. Excellent fringe benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school; demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially in a production-oriented environment; cataloging experience; experience with an automated integrated library system; and excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong service orientation. Demonstrated ability to meet LIS and University standards in librarianship, research and professional service in fulfillment of tenure requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: working knowledge of MARC Format for Holdings Data; experience with OCLC and Voyager; electronic resources, serials cataloging; the ability to read music and foreign languages; experience with Microsoft Access.

UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is twenty minutes northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The University is situated on 2600 acres of rolling land and woods along bluffs, a few miles from the Mississippi River. Serving approximately 14,000 students and with about 80,000 alumni, SIUE has a major impact on a region well known for affordable living and a high quality of life.

Lovejoy Library maintains a collection of more than 1,000,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 19,000 print and digital serials and periodicals. Additional information regarding Library and Information Services and the University can be found at the web site: www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/.

SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND THREE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO: Catalog Librarian Search Committee, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Lovejoy Library, Campus Box 1063, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063 or lscatur@siue.edu.

SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

The SIUE ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT is available on-line at: www.siue.edu/securityreport/. The report contains safety and security information and crime statistics for the past three (3) calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, entitled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228.

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By gsliscomm, November 4, 2012 6:59 pm

ABOUT EX LIBRIS:
Ex Libris is the leading provider of automation solutions for academic and research libraries. Offering the only comprehensive product suite for electronic, digital, and print materials, Ex Libris provides efficient, user-friendly products that serve the needs of libraries today and will facilitate their transition into the future. Ex Libris maintains an impressive customer base consisting of thousands of sites in more than 75 countries on six continents, including 10 of the top 10 universities around the world. With headquarters in Jerusalem, we have 12 locations globally, with North American offices in Chicago and Boston.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Project Manager will join the Project Management team responsible for helping customers primarily in North America to implement Ex Libris products and provide additional professional services. The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination of all project work, project planning, monitoring, tracking, communication, reporting, risk and scope management and escalation. The Project Manager will work directly with customers as part of a project team including implementation consultants. For more information on Ex Libris products and next generation solutions for libraries, see the Ex Libris Web site: http://www.exlibrisgroup.com

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
• Coordinate all implementation tasks and other project work
• Work as part of a project team including implementation consultants and others in the Professional Services organization
• Create and maintain detailed project plans; monitor, track and report on project progress; manage project scope, risks and escalations
• Fully manage customer communication, relationship and expectations throughout projects
• Review and contribute to implementation tools and documents used internally and by customers
• Coordinate extensively with other Ex Libris teams including Cloud Services, Installation, Support, Sales and Product Management
• Use defined procedures and systems to perform and document implementation tasks
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard procedures as needed
• Occasional travel may be required
• Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, and Experience
• B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent training
• PMP or other project management certification preferred but not required
• M.S. degree in library/information science or other technical field may be useful but is not required
• A minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience in a library or other business/technical setting
• Background in library workflows/standards strongly preferred
• Previous experience working with Ex Libris products is desirable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent organizational, customer management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage several complex tasks concurrently and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills; must be a team player who is willing and able to roll up sleeves and offer assistance
• Ability to motivate project team and customers without direct reporting responsibility/authority
• Ability to learn new information quickly and keep up with rapidly changing products and processes
• Facility with Windows & Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project

EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Adriana.Pilecky-Dekajlo at Adriana.Pilecky-Dekajlo@exlibrisgroup.com

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By gsliscomm, August 27, 2012 7:15 pm

Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a visionary leader as their new Director—someone  capable of working strategically with community organizations and agencies to develop and enhance library services—and effectively provide and promote those services to the community.  The successful candidate will blend creativity and innovation with the heritage and legacy of the Library—the oldest public library in Illinois (1872)—and honor the Library’s commitment to provide each resident “more for your life.”  The Library serves this historic Mississippi River community of nearly 40,000 (plus an additional 10,000 served through a contract with the Milan-Blackhawk Area Library District) with three locations—the Main Library downtown and two branches (30/31 and Southwest) and has staff of 31.2 FTEs, a $2.4 million annual budget, a dedicated Friends of the Library, and an active Library Foundation.

The City of Rock Island, 175 miles west of Chicago, is a major city in what is known as the Quad Cities (population:400,000) that includes Rock Island (IL), Moline (IL), East Moline (IL), Davenport (IA) and Bettendorf (IA). Rock Island is a city of neighborhoods where “residents feel at home” and blend their love of history and preservation with new development, restaurants, galleries and theatres. Outdoor recreation flourishes with parks, bike paths, river activities and festivals. The Quad Cities region is the home of two community colleges (Blackhawk College and Scott Community College), two private colleges (Augustana College and Saint Ambrose University), in addition to Western Illinois University and the Quad Cities Graduate Studies Center.  Additional information about the library and the community can be found at Rock Island Links.

Responsibilities.
The Director reports to a nine member Library Board—appointed by the Mayor—and working with the City Manager serves as a City Department Head.  Under the general direction of and within the policies set by the Library Board, the Director is responsible for developing and presenting an operating plan, budget, and policies necessary to provide optimal library service to community residents. The Director will also work with the Milan-Blackhawk Area District Library Board as well as the newly formed 20-member RiverShare Library Consortium. Opportunities and challenges include: strategic and facilities planning, expanding the Library’s visibility in the community; expanding collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library’s mission and goals; introducing new technology for staff and patrons; and developing alternative strategies for enhancing the library’s $2.4 million annual budget. See the Position Profile for additional details.

Qualifications. 
A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and comprehensive experience in library administration including a minimum six years of senior‑level supervisory experience.  Essential attributes include a strong understanding and ability to articulate the public library’s vision, mission and values to the community; collaboration and consensus-building skills; facilities maintenance and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; a history of responsiveness to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; and sound fiscal management skills. Complete qualifications are available on the formal Job Description. Successful experience working with a policy-making board and collaborating with elected officials is highly desirable. The successful candidate must meet a residency requirement which includes establishing residence in the City of Rock Island within one year of the hire date.

Compensation.
The salary range for the position is $63,522-$98,542 (with placement within the range dependent on experience and qualifications). In addition, the Library offers an excellent benefits package.

If you are interested in career growth, we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.  Contact Dan or Jobeth Bradbury at Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email to either of the above and attach a meaningful cover letter and current resume in Microsoft Word or  PDF format.  The position will close October 7, 2012.

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By gsliscomm, August 13, 2012 3:44 pm

The Challenge – to lead a vibrant, connected, accessible network of libraries to improve public education and the quality of life for Illinois citizens (paraphrased from RAILS Vision Statement).  The Board of Directors of the newly formed Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) seeks an innovative and creative leader—capable of achieving organizational consensus amid the diverse demands and expectations of staff, member libraries, public officials and citizens.  The successful candidate will be able to envision enhanced library services, inspire others to initiate innovative change that supports the cooperative spirit of Illinois libraries, lead a team of highly-talented professionals and relentlessly pursue the vision, mission and values of the System.

Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) (http://railslibraries.info/) is one of two multi-type regional library systems in Illinois. RAILS was formed in 2011, through the merger of the Alliance, DuPage, Metropolitan, North Suburban, and Prairie Area library systems. Library systems are established by state law (75 ILCS 10/), the Illinois Library System Act).  Funding for Illinois Library Systems is provided through the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State, with funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. The RAILS service area covers northern and western Illinois. The system serves more than 1500 public, private, university, and school library members, representing more than 3700 library facilities in a 27,000 square mile area. Although the city of Chicago is within RAILS’ boundaries, and a number of RAILS member libraries are located in Chicago, the Chicago Public Library constitutes a separate library system.  RAILS provides delivery service to support Illinois’ vast interlibrary loan program, technology support for more than 800 libraries’ electronic catalogs, and Talking Book Services that serve persons with visual or physical disabilities who cannot read conventional print material.  For additional details on the System, the region and its libraries see http://www.gossagesager.com/RAILSlinks.htm.

Responsibilities. The Executive Director is responsible for providing executive leadership in the overall administration and integration of a multi-type library system that has been formed from five previously existing systems.  The Executive Director will work closely with the System Board of Directors, System staff, member library directors and representatives, as well as Illinois Heartland Library System, the Chicago Public Library and the Illinois State Library.

Examples of core job functions can be found in the detailed job description at http://www.gossagesager.com/RAILSjobdesc.pdf.

Qualifications. MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school; and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible library management, with five years at the senior and/or executive level including supervision of professional and supervisory staff.  Desired knowledge, skills and abilities include: knowledge of principles and practices of library system administration; experience in long range planning and budgeting; strong verbal, written communication and listening skills; effective problem solving; organizational skills, including the ability to delegate authority, supervise and lead staff effectively at multiple remote sites; and proven experience operating within and influencing outcomes in a political environment. See the job description for additional details.  Experience reporting to a governing board and knowledge of and experience working with the Illinois legislative process affecting libraries are highly desirable.

Compensation. The starting salary range is $100,000-$140,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) with a competitive benefits package.

For further information, contact Dan or Jobeth Bradbury at Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates, by phone, 816-531-2468, or  by email.  Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com  or Jobeth Bradbury, jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com.  The position closes September 30, 2012.

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By gsliscomm, May 29, 2012 4:48 pm

FACULTY STAFF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 12-77
April 26, 2012

HIRING UNIT: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

TITLE/RANK: Director of the Research Commons, Assistant or Associate Professor

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Reports to the Dean of Library and Information Services (LIS). The Director of the Research Commons is a member of the Administrative Team, responsible for managing all units of the Research Commons including reference services, collection management, subject liaison librarians, and University Archives & Special Collections. The Director works with the Commons faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and assess all aspects of the Research Commons. The Director and subject librarians provide input to the Director of Instruction and Outreach in developing the general instruction program. As an information professional in a tenure-track faculty position, regular contributions are required in scholarship, research and other creative activities in library and information science, or related disciplines. A high level of proficiency in librarianship, including the use of relevant technology and best practices in public services is expected.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Provides leadership in long-range planning and transformational change
* Leads the planning, management, and oversight of the Research Commons, ensuring continuous innovation and excellent user experience
* Trains, evaluates and directs the work of faculty and staff in the Research Commons
* Plans and develops services that enhance support of curriculum, research, and information needs for SIUE students, faculty, and staff
* Works closely with students and faculty to identify and meet their changing needs, focusing on both the library�s physical facilities and online environment
* Engages in continual assessment of evolving user needs and adapts services appropriately
* Coordinates comprehensive staff training and development for the Research Commons
* Promotes the Research Commons so that users are aware of its technology-enabled spaces and services
* Manages the evolution of the library�s information resources to match the needs and behaviors of users and enhances and promotes access to the library�s print and digital collections
* Fosters and environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork that empowers library personnel to accomplish the goals of the organization
* Provides input to the Director of Instruction and Outreach in the development of the general instruction program
* Plays a leadership role in library-wide policy making and in the development and evaluation of services. All Library Information Services faculty and staff are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and Library Information Services goals and objectives.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Assistant or Associate Professor, 12 month continuing contract, tenure-track position. Tenure track positions require excellence/meritorious in librarianship, scholarship, and professional service.

SOURCEOF FUNDS: State

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $60,000. Excellent fringe benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Master�s degree in library or information science from an A.L.A accredited library school. Two years post M.L.S. experience in an academic or research library. Strong vision for user-focused information resources and delivery. Dedicated service orientation. Professional expertise in the design, delivery, management and assessment of library information resources and services. Demonstrated leadership skills. Experience as a manger or a team leader in one or more of the following areas: reference services, collection management, subject liaison responsibilities, university archives, and/or special collections. Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills. Demonstrated ability to meet library information services and university standards in librarianship, research and professional service in fulfillment of tenure requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Experience in team building. Evidence of successful supervision or evaluation of librarians in a tenure track environment. Demonstrated success in collaborative endeavors. Experience in collection assessment. Experience in planning and implementing a departmental budget. Experience with emerging technologies in information resource delivery. Record of scholarship and/or creative activity and professional service.

UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is twenty minutes northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The University is situated on 2,600 acres of rolling land and woods along bluffs, a few miles from the Mississippi river. Serving approximately 14,000 students and with about 80,000 alumni, SIUE has a major impact on a region well known for affordable living and a high quality of life.

Lovejoy Library maintains a collection of more than 1,000,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 19,000 print and digital serials and periodicals. Additional information regarding Library and Information Services and the University can be found at the web site: http://www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Review of completed applications will begin (May 23, 2012). The position will remain open until filled.

SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND THREE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO:
Director of Research Commons Search Committee
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Lovejoy Library, Campus Box 1063
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063

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