Volpe Library at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for an innovative,

energetic and collaborative Coordinator of Technical Services to lead, coordinate, and

administer the Library's Technical Services Department, encompassing Acquisitions,

Electronic Resources/Serials, Government Documents, and Cataloging/Metadata

Services. The Coordinator of Technical Services will also be responsible for developing

and leading a new data curation effort. The position manages a staff of eight engaged in

procurement, organization, description, and maintenance of library materials in all

formats and online access to information for effective discovery and delivery to library

patrons.

 

This person will lead our ongoing efforts to enhance and streamline Technical Services

processes and services through development of practical solutions that may include

creative problem-solving, workflow analysis, assimilation of multiple perspectives and

continual exploration and adoption of new technological skills and tools.

 

1. Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent.

2. Minimum five years of increasingly responsible, professional, relevant work

experience in an academic library.

3. Prior supervisory experience.

 

See www.tntech.edu/jobs for the complete job description with preferred qualifications

and essential functions. TTU is a public, comprehensive university with 11,500 students

in undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs. Applicants will be required to

electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (official

transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon appointment), and complete contact

information for three current professional references. Applications without all required

documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Screening of applications will

begin March 16, 2015; open until filled. Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO

employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or

national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic

information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding

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