Library and Information Science
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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
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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.
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