Technical Services Coordinator - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Technical Services Coordinator
Northeastern Illinois University,
Chicago, Illinois
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL OPENING
Available Summer 2010
POSITION: Library Technical Services Coordinator, full-time, twelve month, tenure-track
faculty appointment in a collective bargaining unit. Position reports to the Associate
University Librarian for Systems, Technical and Access Services.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, 24 days
vacation and participation in the Illinois State Universities Retirement System.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates technical services functions and staff in a broad range of
activities related to acquisitions, cataloging and the management of electronic resources.
Participates in the management of library systems related to technical services. Performs
complex original and adaptive cataloging of all formats. Assists in the development and
oversight of unit processes for OPAC authority control, database maintenance, and other
catalog enhancements. Participates as part of the collective Technical Services Team in
the ongoing assessment of policies and procedures across all technical services units.
Supervises and trains 7.0 FTE technical services staff. May serve as subject specialist in
designated area. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and
university governance, and appropriate research/creative activities are expected and
required for tenure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS degree and a second master’s degree.
Evidence of 5+ years progressively responsible experience in technical services,
including acquisitions, cataloging, serials and e-resource management. Recent
supervisory experience managing one or more technical service units. Demonstrated
knowledge of current standards, best practices and emerging trends in technical services.
Professional cataloging experience with original, adaptive, and copy cataloging of
multiple formats. Knowledge of acquisitions functions and vendors. Relevant
experience with integrated library systems and library automation. A high level of
computer competency and a demonstrated history of technical services policy
development and training. Effective oral and written communication skills and the
ability to work independently and collaboratively to effectively build consensus and
facilitate change.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with cataloging and acquisitions functions in
the Voyager integrated library system. Additional experience with related systems such
as SFX and an Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS). Management
experience coordinating a broadly defined technical services unit. Academic library
experience and related experience working within a consortium. Reading knowledge of a
foreign language.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY: Northeastern Illinois University is a public, comprehensive,
multicultural university located on the north side of Chicago. It has an enrollment of
approximately 12,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Library
maintains a collection of over 700,000 volumes and subscriptions to nearly 120 online
databases. More information is available at
http://library.neiu.edu/aboutthelibrary/jobs.html.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and
phone numbers of three references via email to . Review begins
March 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Northeastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer