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The vision of the IAS Library is to be University's gateway to the
world of information and scholarship about international, global, and
area studies which are distinct and complementary scholarly projects.
The gateway will connect the knowledge that is crucial to developing
global competencies through the study of global concerns and
transnational issues as well as the study of distinct nations and
regions.
The successful candidate will:
• Provide leadership for the successful integration of personnel
and core activities supporting collections and public services into the
new International and Area Studies (IAS) Library;
• Oversee operations and establish priorities for core services
in the IAS Library, including reference service, collection development
and management, liaison, outreach, instruction, and support for digital
scholarship;
• Collaborate collegially and cooperatively with other personnel
in the IAS Library, other unit heads, the AUL for Services, and the AUL
for Collections;
• Communicate with campus constituent groups such as
International and Area Studies Centers, and user communities;
• Evaluate/coach/mentor personnel;
• Direct the selection, training, evaluation, and deployment of
support staff members and graduate assistants/hourly staff in IAS
Library;
• Prepare regular and on-demand reports for the IAS Library,
including but not limited to strategic plans, annual goals, annual
reports, and budget proposals and requests;
• Provide collection development, reference service, and
bibliographic instruction for general international areas. Depending
upon departmental needs and qualifications of the successful candidate,
duties may also include regional area specialization responsibilities;
• Coordinate IAS web site management, digital projects,
development and management of additional collections, specific library
programs and operations, and participate in other projects and
activities;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Required: Experience leading and managing in an
academic or research environment , particularly in area studies, social
sciences, or humanities; Advanced degree in relevant discipline ;
Experience providing information and research services and instruction
in an academic or research environment; Knowledge of current and
emerging trends in academic library services and resources; Evidence of
research, publication, and service to meet university standards for
tenure Preferred: Progressively responsible professional experience in
academic or research library setting, with a commitment to user-centered
services; ALA-accredited Master’s degree or equivalent; Experience
working with international or area studies programs and services;
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant trends in digital libraries, the
social aspects of information, and scholarly communications; Experience
in building and sustaining library collections in all formats; Knowledge
of one or more non-!
English languages; Commitment to mentoring and training ; Evidence of
strong team-leadership skills; Demonstrated excellent communications
skills; Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all elements
of an academically and culturally diverse community; Flexibility and
ability to thrive in a complex, changing environment with competing
demands
Salary and Rank: Salary commensurate with credentials and experience,
and will include an administrative component for the five-year renewable
appointment as unit head. Rank at the level of Associate or Full
Professor of Library Administration with tenure, depending on the
qualifications of the candidate selected. Librarians have faculty rank,
and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research,
publication, and university/professional/community service in order
to meet university standards for tenure and promotion.
To Apply: Please complete your candidate profile at
https://jobs.illinois.edu/
Upload 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, Urbana, IL 61801.
All requested information must be submitted for your application to be
considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline: Position is open until filled. Applicant submissions will be
reviewed beginning 12/14/2010. In order to ensure full consideration,
applications and nominations must be received by 12/14/10.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER