[PADG:468] Position at Illinois State University

["Beth Schobernd" <emschob@xxxxxxxxx>]

Illinois State University
Normal/Bloomington
Position Announcement
Milner Library
Preservation Librarian
Preservation Librarian: Coordinates library's preservation program, determines
priorities as part of the total library service program. Maintains a high level
of technical expertise to insure effective preservation and disaster response.
Coordinates disaster prevention activities, maintains the disaster preparedness
plan, serves as the disaster recovery leader.  Serves as chairperson of the
library's Preservation Committee.
Develops in-house physical treatment activities.  Develops specifications for
contract binding, preservation microfilming and digitization, and directs the
preparation of materials.  Develops preservation training and awareness programs
for staff and library users.  Directs preservation personnel.  Directs
activities for the Milner Library Center for Conservation and Preservation.
Participates in departmental, library, and university governance. Responsible
for service desk assignments on weekends in public service areas as scheduled,
and for instruction activities as appropriate.  Participates in research,
scholarly and professional activities.
 

University and Library: As Illinois' oldest public university, Illinois State
University offers an outstanding education to 17,500 undergraduates in 35
disciplines, and 2,500 graduate students in diverse master's and doctoral
programs. Illinois State is located in Normal/Bloomington, a growing community
of 100,000 three hours from Chicago and Indianapolis and four hours from St.
Louis.  Milner Library supports ISU's academic programs with a service-focused
staff of 100, an institutional budget of nearly $7 million, and a collection of
over 1.6 million volumes.  Milner Library is woven into the fabric of the campus
at every level, appearing repeatedly in the campus strategic plan, the campus
facilities plan, and ISU capital campaign plan - all evidence of ISU's
commitment to excellence in its library. 

Qualifications required:  ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information
science. Knowledge, experience and/or specialized training in the field of
preservation and conservation, including technical, physical, and bibliographic
aspects.  Ability to communicate well and establish rapport with professional
and support personnel in the Library and University community.  Effective
management and supervisory skills.

Salary and benefits:  $40,000 at instructional assistant professor, negotiable
depending on education and qualifications.  24 days vacation and 11 paid
holidays per year.  

Position Available:  August 1, 2005.

Application Deadline:  Initial review of applications will begin on July 5,
2005, and continue until the position is filled. 

To Apply:  To assure full consideration submit letter, resume, and names of 3
references to Access Services Library Faculty Search Committee, Illinois State
University, Milner Library, Campus Box 8900, Normal, IL 61790-8900.  See
www.mlb.ilstu.edu/about/employ/home.htm
<http://www.mlb.ilstu.edu/about/employ/home.htm >  for full information.
Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university
encouraging diversity.




Beth Schobernd
Associate Dean of Libraries
Illinois State University
Normal IL  61790-8900
emschob@xxxxxxxxx
309-438-3481 (voice)
309-438-3676 (fax)

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