Direct reporting lines to the director include an administrative assistant, ca. five professionals, ten paraprofessionals, and five clerical staff plus a cadre of student workers. This is a 12-month administrative appointment reporting directly to the LIS Dean. The Director is one of four members of the Dean's LIS Administrative Council and may represent the dean in a variety of campus, state, and national committees and professional organizations. A Ph.D. is preferred overall, in lieu of or in addition to a second Masters degree. The portfolio presented should qualify the appointee for the rank equivalent of Associate Professor or above.
Faculty rank is contingent upon faculty review.
The library uses the Illinois state DRA system, but may develop a parallel system or integrated modules to supplement the state system. Expert command over bibliographic control and systems, US MARC formats, cataloging operations and use of LSCH and MESH plus terminological control and use of select thesauri such as the ATT, interface with OCLC, and core library technical service operations in acquisitions, cataloging, and serials management. Knowledge of archival and records management systems would be a plus. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, ability to collaborate and foster teamwork, and strong public service orientation are essential. Preference will be given to evidence of problem solving, creativity and innovation, ethics and personal integrity.