[Eril-l] Tenure-Track Position Posting: Technical Services & Governments Documents Librarian at IU Kokomo

[Thorpe, Angie]

Greetings! Would you please post the following job announcement to your
listserv? Thank you very much! ~Angie

 

The Indiana University Kokomo Library invites applications for the position
of Technical Services & Government Documents Librarian. The IU Kokomo
Library seeks an energetic, collaborative and innovative librarian to
provide strategic leadership for the Library's technical services functions
and government documents collection. This tenure-track position is
responsible for planning, managing, supervising and evaluating the Library's
technical services functions; including budgeting, acquisitions, cataloging,
and collection maintenance. Departmental liaison activities include
teaching, learning and research support for assigned areas. A full
description of the position responsibilities and expectations may be
accessed from http://iuk.libguides.com/jobdescription. This position will
start in January 2018.

 

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a
comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis
in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of approximately 55,000.
Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,100 students
from a 14 county area in north central Indiana. IU Kokomo has approximately
260 faculty and staff, and offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Masters
Degrees. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo may be found
at http:/www.iuk.edu <http://www.iuk.edu/> .

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

. MLS/MIS/MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution 

. Demonstrated experience in acquisitions and cataloging 

. Working knowledge of Resource Description and Access (RDA), the
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), Library of Congress Subject
Headings, Library of Congress Classification System, MARC 21 format for
Bibliographic Data, MARC 21 format for Authority Data, and the CONSER
(Cooperative Serials Program) editing guide, and OCLC Connexion client
software 

. Familiarity with integrated library system functions for technical
services, preferably those functions for SirsiDynix Symphony WorkFlows 

. Demonstrated ability to plan and evaluate library collections and services


. Commitment to inclusion with an understanding of the library needs of a
diverse community 

. Demonstrated ability to work productively, independently and
collaboratively 

. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively,
verbally and in writing 

. Collegial attitude and enthusiasm for innovation 

. Commitment to professional development and service in order to meet the
requirements for tenure and promotion 

. Availability for occasional evening and weekend work 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

. Minimum two years post-MLS library technical services work experience with
increasing job responsibilities 

. Minimum one year working with a federal and/or state government document
depository 

. Excellent presentation and instruction skills and experience teaching
information literacy competencies 

. Supervisory experience 

. Educational background in business, education or social sciences 

 

Interested candidates may submit an application at:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4300. Please submit a cover letter,
curriculum vita, and names of three references with their contact
information. Questions regarding the position or application process may be
directed to Angie Thorpe, Digital User Experience Librarian,
atthorpe at iuk.edu
<mailto:atthorpe at iuk.edu?subject=Technical%20Services%20&%20Government%20Doc
uments%20Librarian%20position> . 

 

Indiana University Kokomo seeks faculty skilled at working with members of
diverse cultures and committed to preparing students to be engaged members
of an increasingly diverse society.

 

Indiana University Kokomo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regards to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected
veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.

 

Angie Thorpe

Associate Librarian

Digital User Experience Librarian

Indiana University Kokomo Library

2300 S Washington St

Kokomo, IN 46904

(765) 455-9346

 <mailto:atthorpe at iuk.edu> atthorpe at iuk.edu

 <http://www.iuk.edu/> www.iuk.edu

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