Special Collections Librarian
Fisk University
Full-time
On-site
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Requisition #: S01396P
FLSA: Exempt
Location: IIT-Downtown Campus (DTC), Chicago, IL
Department: CK Library
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chicago-Kent College of Law Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and service-oriented law librarian as the Head of Access and Technical Services. The Head of Access and Technical Services reports to the Director of the Law Library. The Head of Access and Technical Services provides leadership and oversees the daily operation of access services and technical services in the Law Library. This position has administrative and supervisory responsibilities and collaborates with other law librarians to develop, provide, and expand library services for students and faculty. The position is full-time and available immediately.
The Chicago-Kent College of Law Library in the Conviser Law Center is located in downtown Chicago, one of the largest legal markets in the country. The Law Library advances the academic and scholarly success of students and faculty by providing future-focused training and professional research assistance to a diverse community. The Law Library fosters respect for all community members and ideas; supports the learning experience with strategies, services, and space; connects community members to resources in the library, the law school, and beyond; and equips students with practice-ready, strategic skills for their careers.
COMMUNICATIONS
Strong written and verbal communication skills required. The ability to explain complex procedures clearly and effectively is essential. Must communicate effectively, yet diplomatically, with all library users, including students, faculty, and all staff levels. Demonstrated ability to stay current with library trends and technology is essential.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Exceptional customer service is the Library's highest priority. The Chicago-Kent College of Law Library provides our law school community with a high-quality and responsive experience. Our internal customers include Illinois Tech faculty, students, staff, and alums.
Special Schedule Requirements
Generally, Monday - Friday. However, the schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of a class, extended exam schedules, or serve as backup coverage for the Library's service hours. The position offers a limited hybrid work schedule.
EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Education & Experience
Required:
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The office work environment requires standing, sitting at a computer, and light lifting of books.
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
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Key Responsibility
Oversees technical services and access services within the Law Library. Establishes and monitors workflows related to acquisitions, cataloging, online shared university catalog maintenance, circulation, reserves, and I-Share and interlibrary loans. Ensures database integrity supporting these functions by staying up-to-date with new features and best practices. Oversees the Library's physical spaces.
Percentage Of Time 35
Key Responsibility
Trains, supervises, and directs the daily activities of full-time library assistants and student employees. Sets priorities and goals and provides training to ensure that staff can effectively meet the requirements of their jobs.
Percentage Of Time 30
Key Responsibility
Oversees and participates in the ongoing maintenance and quality control of acquisitions and cataloging records, including ordering materials and performing original and copy-cataloging of physical and electronic materials in a cooperative cataloging environment. Supports the delivery of digital resources through the Library's integrated library system using vendor-supplied records. Provides metadata support to the Law Library's institutional repository.
Percentage Of Time 25
Key Responsibility
Participates in library planning and policymaking, developing and promoting the growth of the Library's services to students and faculty. Compiles data and prepares analytical reports as necessary. Serves on the university-wide Alma/Primo working group. Other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 10
Work Hours
Generally, Monday - Friday. However, the schedule includes occasional evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of a class, extended exam schedules, or serve as backup coverage for the Library's service hours. The position offers a limited hybrid work schedule.
Position Category: Full Time
Posting Date: 10/25/2024
Posted Until Filled: Yes
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