Jobs: Digital Resources and Serials Coordinator at Northeastern Illinois University (Reminder)

Description

Digital Resources and Serials Coordinator Northeastern Illinois University Chicago

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL OPENING

Available February 2015 POSITION:

Digital Resources and Serials Coordinator, full-time, twelve month, tenure-track faculty appointment as Assistant Professor in a collective bargaining unit. Position reports to the Associate Dean of Libraries. SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, 24 days of vacation and participation in the Illinois State Universities Retirement System (SURS). RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the management and support of the Library's digital and electronic resources and related systems, including the integrated library system (currently Ex Libris' Voyager) and the implementation and management of an institutional repository. Coordinate electronic resource management, including licensing and policy development, with the Technical Services Coordinator and the eResources & Systems Librarian. Coordinate serials and government documents operations, including the supervision of one FTE staff. Provide related technical support for all Library systems, including WorldCat Local, ILLiad, 360 Resource Manager, May serve as a subject specialist in a selected discipline and provide reference services in a team environment. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and university governance, and appropriate research/creative activities are expected and required for tenure. QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS degree and a second master's degree
• Demonstrated experience with integrated library systems in academic libraries and related technologies
• Evidence of relevant experience in e-resource and serials acquisitions, management and cataloging
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital environments, institutional repositories and related systems in academic libraries
• Familiarity with MARC or other non-MARC metadata standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to build consensus and facilitate change
• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Prior experience with Ex Libris'and Serials Solutions' 360 Resource Manager and WorldCat Local
• Demonstrated knowledge of open access
• Basic skills in scripting and programming applicable to a library environment
• Work experience in an academic library and in a collaborative, culturally diverse environment CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY:

Northeastern Illinois University (http://www.neiu.edu) is a public, comprehensive, multicultural university located on the north side of Chicago. It has an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Library maintains a collection of over 700,000 volumes and subscriptions to 120 online databases. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references via email to LibSearch@neiu.edu

Subject line should read "Digital Resources and Serials Coordinator application". Paper applications will not be accepted. Review begins December 1, 2015. The position is open until filled, but only applications received by December 1 can be assured full consideration.

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESAS WELL AS OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.