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Subject: [lita-l] Learning Commons Librarian Position, University of
Illinois
*Learning Commons Librarian *
*Assistant Professor of Library Administration *
*Undergraduate Library *
*University** of **Illinois** Library at Urbana-Champaign *
Position Available: August 16, 2008. This is a full-time, regular,
faculty position in the University Library.
*Duties and Responsibilities: *The Learning Commons Librarian will join
colleagues from throughout the University Library designing and
delivering library services for undergraduate students and for faculty
and staff engaged in undergraduate education. Working closely with the
Head of the Undergraduate Library in conjunction with the Associate
University Librarian for Services, the Learning Commons Librarian will
assist with the development of Undergraduate Library and Library-wide
undergraduate service programs consistent with the University Library's
strategic plan and transformation initiatives. The Learning Commons
Librarian also works to establish strategic relationships with campus
colleagues, departments, and programs likewise committed to the design
of services aimed at supporting undergraduate student success. The
Learning Commons Librarian will participate actively on related Library
committees, task forces, and working groups and serve as a resource for
other library units and the development of new service models, including
the Scholarly Commons.
The Learning Commons Librarian will report to the Head of the
Undergraduate Library and will work collaboratively on the continuing
development of the Learning Commons service model. The service model is
built on a commitment to providing flexible space, information
technology, student support, and programming designed collaboratively by
librarians and other campus providers of services to undergraduates.
The Learning Commons Librarian's responsibilities will specifically
include assisting in identifying and further developing Library
programming and services that foster the Learning Commons vision;
developing programming and services by serving as an operational liaison
with Learning Commons partners and identifying best practices that
foster collaboration; coordinating the delivery of service programs
offered through campus partners, including CITES (Campus Information
Technologies and Educational Services), Writer's Workshop, Career
Services, Wellness Program, and the Campus Center for Advising and
Academic Services; working closely with individuals responsible for
staff and student worker training and development initiatives to ensure
high quality customer service; coordinating and/or teaching student
workshops on using the hardware, software, and other technologies;
working at the Undergraduate Library's Integrated Services Desk to
provide both technology and reference support and assistance;
participating in planning sessions, committees, meetings, etc. to assist
in developing policies, procedures, and initiatives; working with
Library Information Technology to insure support for technology;
developing methods to assess the effectiveness services and programs and
to conduct needs assessments for potential services and resources; and
developing and editing promotional and strategic communications
materials. The Learning Commons Librarian will also participate fully in
other Undergraduate Library activities including collection development
and stewardship, staff training, liaison to library divisions/units,
outreach, and marketing.
*Environment: *The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Library holds one of the preeminent research collections in the world.
With more than 10 million volumes and a total of 23 million items, it
ranks highly among academic libraries in the United States for the
breadth of its collections, and first among public university libraries
in the United States. The Library is also a leader in the delivery of
user services, and active programs in information, instructional,
access, and scholarly services help the Library to maintain its place at
the intellectual heart of the campus. The Library is committed to
maintaining the strongest collections and service programs possible, and
to engaging in research, development, and scholarly practice - all of
which support the University's missions of teaching, research, and
public service. The Library employs approximately 100 faculty members,
and more than 300 academic professionals, staff, and graduate
assistants. For more information, see: _http://www.library.uiuc.edu _
The Library consists of more than 35 departmental libraries located
across campus, as well as an array of central public, technical, and
administrative service units. As a faculty member in the Undergraduate
Library, the Learning Commons Librarian will join colleagues responsible
for the coordination and leadership of a
variety of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting undergraduate
student success, including information services, instructional services,
and outreach and engagement programs. For more information, see:
_http://www.library.uiuc.edu/ugl/ _
Qualifications: _Required_: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library
and/or Information Science; strong commitment to quality user services;
knowledge of undergraduate student information needs, technology skills,
and library use patterns; experience providing reference services in an
academic library; experience providing instruction and/or training
programs for library users or staff; working knowledge of Microsoft
Office applications; interest and willingness to develop expertise with
other software applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, SPSS); demonstrated
ability to work effectively with a diverse community of library staff
and users; ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy service
environment; ability to function effectively in a collaborative
environment; excellent communication skills. _Preferred_: Supervisory
experience; expertise with Web design and development; experience with
Adobe Photoshop and other multimedia software applications; expertise
with library outreach and marketing; experience with assessment of
library services; familiarity with the application of gaming, social
networking, and immersive environments to library service programs;
experience participating in team projects.
Salary and Rank: Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
This is a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor. Librarians hold faculty rank and title, and must demonstrate
excellence in librarianship, research and service in order to meet
University standards for promotion and tenure.
Terms of Appointment: Twelve-month appointment; 24 annual vacation days;
11 annual paid holidays; 12 annual sick-leave days (cumulative), plus an
additional 13 sick-leave days (non-cumulative) available, if needed,
each year; health insurance requiring a small co-payment is provided to
employee (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and
dependents); required participation in State Universities Retirement
System (SURS) (8% of annual salary is withheld and is refundable upon
termination), with several options for participation in additional
retirement plans; newly-hired 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 comprehensive and major public, land-grant university
(Doctoral/Research University - Extensive) ranked among the best in the
world, including "Top 20" programs in Chemistry, Engineering, English,
Mathematics, Music, Library & Information Science, Psychology, and
Veterinary Medicine. Chartered in 1867, its faculty and staff provide
undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study,
conduct theoretical and applied research, and provide public service to
the state and the nation. It employs 3,000 faculty members serving
31,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate and professional students;
approximately 25% of faculty receive campus-wide recognition each year
for excellence in teaching. For more information, see:
_http://www.uiuc.edu/ _
The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana,
which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated
approximately 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of
Indianapolis, and 170 miles 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
and its members. For more information, see:
_http://www.uiuc.edu/community/ _
To Apply: Send letter of application and complete resume, including
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3)
references to: Cindy Kelly, Head, Library Human Resources, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Suite 127, Urbana,
IL 61801. Applications may also be delivered electronically to
[log in to unmask] _For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and
nominations must be received by April 2, 2008
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
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