Library and Information Science
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
SCIENCE
(GSLIS)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Faculty Position (click here for full description)

GSLIS seeks to hire an outstanding full-time faculty
member to join our dynamic and collegial program.  
Although strong candidates in any area are encouraged
to apply, specializations of particular interest include:
•    Data curation
•    Archives
•    Information organizations and services in diverse
communities

For further information regarding application
procedures, you may contact Candy Edwards,
(
cledward@illinois.edu, 217 244-3809)

Posted 11/22/11
IT Manager, National History Day
Posted on 8/31/11

Summary of Position: The NHD IT Manager works from
the national office in College Park,
Maryland and is responsible for NHD's IT requirements,
including web site maintenance and
operations, and technical support.
Click here for more information.


Director of Collections and Scholarly Communications
University of Illinois, Springfield Brookens Library

Posted  on 8/9/2011

Basic Functions:

Reporting to the University Librarian, manages
collection development and collection
management functions and provides leadership for
campus scholarly communications activities,
including:  development of policies and procedures,
coordination of the activities of liaison
librarians related to collection development, negotiation
of license agreements, assessment of
the collections, and serving as primary contact for
collections activities carried out through
consortia.  Facilitates and provides guidance to the
campus in addressing scholarly
communications issues, including copyright and open
access. Provides liaison services, including
instruction in the use of library resources.  

Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school
or its equivalent; at least three years of
relevant post-MLS experience in an academic or
research library, library network or consortium,
showing progressive responsibility in the area of
collection development, including management
of materials budgets, vendor contacts and liaison with
academic departments, knowledge of
collection development issues and trends, especially
relating to electronic resources; ability to
work within a collaborative instructional services
environment; excellent analytical,
organizational, and oral and written communication
skills. Knowledge of current trends, issues
and best practices in the area of scholarly
communications, including copyright and open
access.  Desirable:  Experience in reference and
instruction, J.D. degree in addition to the MLS.
See complete position description, compensation,
benefits, and contact information at

http://library.uis.
edu/documents/Jobs_Director_Collections.pdf

UIS is an EO/AA employer.  Persons with disabilities,
women, veterans, and minorities are
encouraged to apply.