What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Library Technical Services Librarian/Assistant Professor of Practice Job at position at Southern Illinois University?
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type : Faculty
Job Number : 202400792
Department : Simmons Law School-SIUC
Opening Date : 11 / 26 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : : Exempt
Security / Safety Sensitive : : Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)
Description
Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeks to hire a Technical Services Librarian at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment. The Technical Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of technical services administration and will assist the Director of the Law Library with general planning and budgeting. The incumbent may have the opportunity to teach formally or informally depending on their credentials.
Examples of Duties
The Technical Services Librarian is chiefly responsible for all aspects of Technical Services administration, including acquisitions, cataloging, e-resource management, serials check-in, binding, and deaccession to provide access and resources to the faculty, students, and staff of the Simmons Law School, the University community, and the general public. This position assists the Director of the Law Library with general planning, budgeting, and statistical compilation related to library collections. If the incumbent has a J.D. or other advanced degrees or experience, they may have the opportunity to teach legal research courses and / or informal instruction sessions. The Technical Services Librarian is a non-tenure-track position in the Simmons Law School who reports directly to the Director of the Law Library.
Compatible with the interests and experience of the person in this position and the library's needs, the Technical Services Librarian participates in the library's collection development program, engages librarianship activities as described in the Library Affairs Non-Tenure Track Promotion Standards and is covered by the SIUC Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, serves the law school by participating in school wide activities, including but not limited to service on standing or special committees as requested by the Dean; and serves the library and legal professions by actively participating on the local, regional, or national level, including but not limited to service for associations, attendance at professional conferences and continuing education programs, and delivering presentations at professional meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
- M.L.S., M.L.I.S., M.I.S., or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited school by start date.
- Experience in library acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing;
- Experience resolving e-resource access issues;
- Demonstrated understanding of an integrated library system;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to work as a team member and independently; and
- Familiarity with current technical services and collection development trends and issues in libraries.
Preferred Qualifications :
Supplemental Information
Required Documents : Letter of application, current CV, and contact information for three references.
Contact : Peter Alexander,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit :
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include : Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include : Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
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