Job Ad -Library Dean-Illinois

[Green, Denise]

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN & DEAN OF LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES


The University of Illinois at Springfield invites nominations and
applications for the position of University Librarian and Dean of Library
Instructional Services.

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois at Springfield is
one of three campuses of the University of Illinois.  The UIS campus serves
over 4,000 students in 19 graduate and 20 undergraduate programs.  The
academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an
array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential
education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day.  The
campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction
and an increasingly technology enhanced learning environment.  Its diverse
student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international
students.  It faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and
professionals in service to society.

Reporting to the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the
librarian/dean is responsible for directing the planning, development and
management of the UIS Library, including Media Services, Academic Computing,
and the Campus Archives.  The UIS Library houses collections exceeding
one-half million volumes, with additional holdings of videotapes and
microforms.  The librarian/dean also provides liaison with the external
community and relevant professional associations.

Duties and responsibilities include: exercising responsibility for
administering library services in support of the educational research, and
service activities of the campus and for the acquisition, organization and
preservation of library collections; exercising administrative leadership in
the development and maintenance of academic computing services and
facilities for the campus under the direction of the Provost; formulating
internal Library policies and procedures in consultation with the Library
Cabinet; analyzing the staffing needs and assuming responsibility for
personnel recruitment, training, development, and evaluation in the Library
and Academic Computing; developing and administering the Library budget;
advising Library faculty in regard to reappointment, tenure and promotion;
representing the Library Instructional Services Program in Academic Cabinet
and other appropriate venues; continuing the development of a library which
facilitates user access to library resources and incorporates advancing
technologies for both operational and instructional use; and ensuring the
Library's representation at state and national levels, in consortia and
other cooperative venues.

Candidates must have a MLS from an ALA-accredited school; advance study
beyond the MLS is desirable.  Also required are: five years of
administrative experience in a library setting; demonstrated ability and
experience in library administration, collection development, personnel
management, and budget preparation and management; knowledge of and
experience with automated library systems, library instructional services;
interlibrary cooperation and delivery of library services; general
familiarity with academic computing services, facilities, and applications;
and some involvement with grants and fundraising.

Applications and nominations should be sent to:

	Chair, University Librarian Search Committee
	Office of the Provost
	University of Illinois at Springfield
	PAC 529
	PO Box 19243
	Springfield, IL  62794-9243

Applications should include a vita; a discussion of the candidate's academic
and administrative accomplishments and interest in the position; and the
names, addresses, and telephone number of five references.  Consideration of
applications will begin on January 16, 2001 and continue until an
appointment is made.  The anticipated start date for the appointment is June
1, 2001.  For more information about UIS, visit our Web site at
www.uis.edu/library

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer.  Persons with disabilities, women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.