[Asis-l] Outreach and Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian at NIU

[Nestor Osorio]

Assistant Professor, Outreach and Social Sciences/Humanities Librarian
(Position #6393)
  
Posted On: Thursday, October 09, 2014
Deadline: Saturday, November 15, 2014
Position Type: Faculty
College/Division: University Libraries
Department: Libraries
Contact: Rosanne Cordell | rcordell at niu.edu 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Northern Illinois University Libraries seeks a committed, enthusiastic,
versatile, and collaborative professional to lead the outreach and
marketing activities of the Reference and Research department. This
person will also serve as a Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian. This
position will require a professional with a strong background in and
understanding of academic library research services, with a particular
strength in marketing, advertising, and promoting the department as a
partner for research and discovery. 
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating outreach
to academic programs, academic support units, International programs,
and student groups with research interests. Tasks include maintaining an
understanding of current trends and techniques in library marketing and
outreach and exploring new strategies. Identifies and manages social
media software, applications and other emerging technologies, and
integrates them into the department's marketing and public relations
efforts. 
 
Collaborates with the Information Literacy Librarian, the Library
Instruction Coordinator, the Web Services Librarian, and the Subject
Specialists to develop strategies for marketing. In addition, this
person is expected to foster strong relationships with teaching faculty
and other academic units with the purpose of promoting reference and
research services. 
 
Provides research assistance and reference service to library users.
Participates in the libraries' program of bibliographic instruction.
Contributes to the development and implementation of library policies
and procedures. Fulfills the requirements of faculty status in areas of
contributions to librarianship, scholarly activities, and service. 
  
 
REQUIRED SKILLS
 
An earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent
for temporary supportive professional staff appointment. [Additional
master’s degree, or equivalent, required within four years for
eligibility for tenure-track appointment.] 
Experience or knowledge in coordinating marketing, advertising and
promoting academic library programs. 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and
teaching/presentation skills. 
Undergraduate or graduate education in social sciences or humanities. 
Demonstrated evidence of commitment to library outreach to academic
programs. 
Demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching/presentation skills. 
Experience or knowledge of collection development for the humanities or
social sciences. 
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment. 
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects. 
Experience providing reference services. 
 
 
PREFERRED SKILLS
 
Demonstrated evidence of technologies applied to marketing, advertising
and promoting services for academic libraries.
Teaching experience at the college level. 
Working knowledge of a foreign language. 
A second master’s degree in order to qualify as an assistant professor
and for a tenure track appointment. 
Commitment to professional development, scholarly activities, and
service to the profession. 
 
Salary and Benefits: Competitive. Appointment rank and salary will be
based on relevant experience and educational background. The University
offers a comprehensive benefits package. 
 
MATERIALS
 
Application: To be considered for an interview, send a letter of
interest, resume, and the name, address, phone number, and email address
of three professional references. Electronic submission preferred.
Applications received by November 15, 2014 will be considered. 
 
Rosanne Cordell
Associate Dean for Public Services
Northern Illinois University Libraries
DeKalb, IL 60115-2868
Email:  rcordell at niu.edu
 
 A state-mandated pre-employment criminal background check is required.
Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO institution.
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