Position Details
Position Information
Position Title | Head of Metadata and Access |
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Requisition # | S01291P |
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 Metadata and Access. The Head of Metadata and Access reports to the Director of the Law Library. The Head of Metadata and Access provides leadership and oversees the daily operation of access and technical services in the Law Library. This position has administrative and supervisory responsibilities and collaborates with other law librarians to develop, expand, and provide library services for students and faculty. The position is a full-time position and is 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 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 may include occasional evening or weekend hours to meet the needs of a class or serve as a backup for the library’s service hours. The position offers a 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. |
Qualifications
Education & Experience | MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited graduate program and three years minimum of progressively responsible experience in a cataloging role. Prior experience supervising full-time, part-time, or hourly staff. |
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Knowledge & Skills | Required:
Preferred:
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SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY | Supervises library assistants and student workers. Works with the Library Director on the annual budget and is responsible for the timely payment of vendor invoices. Purchases supplies for the library as needed. |
Physical Environment and Requirements | Typical work environment is an office setting. |
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred. | N/A |
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Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility | Establishes and monitors workflows related to acquisitions, cataloging, online catalog maintenance, circulation, reserves, I-Share and interlibrary loans, and physical space oversight. Ensures database integrity in support of these functions, staying up-to-date with new features and functions. |
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Percentage Of Time | 45 |
Key Responsibility | Trains, supervises, and directs the daily activities of library assistants and student employees. Sets priorities and goals and provides training to ensure that staff can effectively meet the requirements of their jobs. |
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Percentage Of Time | 25 |
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 physical and electronic materials in a cooperative cataloging environment. Support the delivery of digital resources through the library’s integrated library system using vendor-supplied records. |
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Percentage Of Time | 20 |
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. |
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Posting Information
Work Hours | Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Position Category | Full Time |
Posting Date | 03/10/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Posted Until Filled | Yes |
Quicklink for Posting | https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10299 |
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