May 1, 2008
Digital Repository Librarian
POSITION SUMMARY: This 12-month, tenure-track position participates in
the development and maintenance of an institutional repository for
Indiana State University and provides technical support for library and
campus digital initiatives including the Wabash Valley Visions & Voices
Digital Memory Project. The successful candidate will be responsible
for the identification, adaptation and implementation of appropriate
digital repository technologies and will possess the ability to interact
effectively with library colleagues, Office of Information Technology
professionals, teaching faculty, and students. In addition, the
incumbent will serve as the web master for Wabash Valley Visions &
Voices, a collaborative regional digital repository that utilizes
CONTENTdm as its management system, and be involved in addressing
digital preservation issues related to this and other digital
initiatives. The Digital Repository Librarian may also engage in
metadata creation. Responsibilities may include travel to other
locations to provide training and participation in evening and/or
weekend special events. ISU librarians are expected to participate in
university and library governance and to engage in professional
activities, including research and publication, in order to attain
tenure and promotion. See
http://library.indstate.edu/about/jobs/jobs.html
<http://library.indstate.edu/about/jobs/jobs.html> for complete
details.
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Coordinator of Library Digital Initiatives.
May supervise support staff and student employees assigned to digital
initiative projects, as needed.
MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited Master's degree or
equivalent and a minimum of two years of academic library experience.
The position requires demonstrable experience with digital repository
technology, web design, XML, knowledge of CONTENTdm, metadata standards,
and programming languages such as PHP or Perl, as well as effective
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including the
ability to interact with culturally diverse individuals, both external
and internal to the library; and the ability to participate fully as a
tenure-track library faculty member.
SALARY: Competitive; commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION: Apply online at http://jobs.indstate.edu. Review of
applications begins immediately and will continue until position is
filled.
ISU is an AA/EEO employer that encourages the applications of women and
minority scholars. ISU has a higher percentage of diverse and
multicultural students than any other Indiana university.
May 1, 2008
Head of Circulation Department
POSITION SUMMARY: 12-month tenure track position. Manages circulation,
reserves, billing, stacks, and interlibrary loan services. Coordinates,
communicates, and serves as primary source of information to patrons and
staff regarding circulation policies and procedures. Collaborates with
other library units concerning circulation and interlibrary loan
services. Serves as contact for the continued integration and
implementation of circulation and interlibrary loan into the library
automated system. Serves as contact with the university for integration
of the circulation department into the Banner Financial System.
Progresses successfully along the tenure and promotion track and
participates fully as a member of the library faculty. See
http://library.indstate.edu/about/jobs/jobs.html
<http://library.indstate.edu/about/jobs/jobs.html> for complete
details.
SUPERVISION: Reports to and is evaluated by the Dean of the Library.
Supervises up to 12 full-time support staff members and about 20 student
assistants.
MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent
degree. Experience with library automated systems and PC applications.
Ability to make decisions independently and function effectively in a
busy environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills that allow for active and effective interaction
with peers and a diverse population of library users. Ability to
participate fully as a tenure-track library faculty member, including
service to library, university, and community; professional development;
and a strong service commitment.
Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION: Apply online at http://jobs.indstate.edu. Review of
applications begins immediately and will continue until position is
filled.
ISU is an AA/EEO employer that encourages the applications of women and
minority scholars. ISU has a higher percentage of diverse and
multicultural students than any other Indiana university.
