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:the management and support of the Library's
digital and electronic resources and

related systems, includingthe integrated library system
(currently Ex Libris' Voyager) and

theimplementation and management of an institutional
repository. Coordinate electronic resource

management, including licensing and policy development, with the Technical
ServicesCoordinator and the eResources & Systems
Librarian. Coordinate serials and
governmentdocuments operations, including the supervision
of one FTE staff. Provide related
technicalsupport for all Library systems, including
WorldCat Local, ILLiad, 360 Resource Manager, May serve as a
subject specialist in a selected discipline and provide
referenceservices in a team environment.
Participation in professional organizations, service in
libraryand university governance, and appropriate
research/creative activities are expected andrequired for
tenure.

  
QUALIFICATIONS:

  
_Required:_

  * ALA-accredited MLS degree and a second master'sdegree
  * Demonstrated experience with integrated library systems in academic libraries and relatedtechnologies
  * Evidence of relevant experience in e-resource and serials acquisitions, management and
  * Demonstrated knowledge of digital environments, institutional repositories and relatedsystems 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
  
_Preferred:_

  * 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 ([www.neiu.edu](http://www.neiu.edu)) is a
public, comprehensive, multiculturaluniversity located on
the north side of Chicago. It has an enrollment of
approximately 10,000students in undergraduate and graduate
programs. The Library maintains a collection of
over700,000 volumes and subscriptions
toonline databases.

  
APPLICATION PROCESS:

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, email addresses, and
phone numbers of

three references via email
toSubject line should
read "Digital Resources

and Serials
CoordinatorPaper
applications will not be accepted.Review begins

December 1, 2015. The position is open until filled, but only applications
received byDecember 1 can be assured full consideration.

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



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