Job Details

Associate Dean, Collections Management - 4942

Position #:
Posting Type: SPS
FTE: 1.00
Representation: Non-Union
Department: Libraries

Primary Function:
The Northern Illinois University Libraries seeks a highly engaged and innovative individual to serve as the Associate Dean for Collections Management. Reporting to the Dean of the University Libraries, the incumbent is a member of the Management Team which shares responsibility for libraries' budget planning, policy implementation and strategic initiatives.

The Collections Management Division is composed of three departments, the heads of which report to the Associate Dean: Digital Scholarship, Distinctive Collections and Technical Services. Digital Scholarship includes digitization and scholarly communication efforts, and the NIU institutional repository (the Huskie Commons). Technical Services comprises three units: Acquisitions & Vendor Relations; Cataloging & Records Management; and Preservation, Gifts & Exchanges. Distinctive Collections comprises six units: Rare Books and Special Collections; the Donn V. Hart Southeast Asia Collection; the Music Library; the Faraday Library; Government Publications; and Regional History & University Archives. Comprised of eight tenure track library faculty, an SPS and 25 operating staff, the division also includes graduate assistants and student employees.


Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in the overall operation of the University Libraries, in particular through participation in the Management Team
- Works closely with the Associate Dean for Facilities, Finance and Technology and the Associate Dean for Public Services
- Manages the expenditures of a $3.7 million annual collections budget
- Focuses on achieving the most effective and efficient management of University Libraries collections in support of the curriculum and research needs of both NIU and the greater community
- Gathers and analyzes metrics related to the collections as needed, and makes evidence-based decisions and recommendations
- Interprets and applies policies and procedures, and suggests and/or makes changes as appropriate
- Maintains open communication channels and fosters a collegial environment in which employees freely exchange ideas both within and outside the division
- Serves as ex-officio on committees and represents the Dean and/or Libraries at meetings and gatherings
- Maintains confidentiality associated with managing personnel and other sensitive information
- Fulfills requirements of faculty status at the level of Associate Professor through contributions to librarianship, scholarship and service
- Encourages faculty and staff training, identifies resources for professional development and provides mentoring through tenure and promotion for library faculty


Minimum Required Qualifications:
- A Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program and an additional advanced degree
- Demonstrated scholarship appropriate to appointment at the Associate Professor level or higher
- Minimum of five years experience in an academic library/research institution, with three years or more at a supervisory level
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various processes associated with the acquisition, organization and discovery of library collections


Education and Experience Preferred:
- Familiarity with the Alma cloud-based Integrated Library System
- Experience with data-driven collection analysis
- Ability to balance innovative trends in libraries with the need for consistent and predictable practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of academic library personnel and processes
- Demonstrated ability to complete time-sensitive and complex projects
- Strong communication skills


Working Hours: 8:00-4:30 M-F; additional as required
Hiring Rate/Range: Commensurate with experience and internal equity
Posting Date: 11/25/2019
Closing Date:
Priority Review Date: 01/17/2020
Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Preference will be given to applications received by January 17, however, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. . Applicants must upload the following materials:
Letter of application
Current curriculum vitae
List of three current references with contact information
Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)

Questions regarding the search can be directed to Fred D. Barnhart, Dean of the University Libraries and Search Committee Chair at fbarnhart@niu.edu.


To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/52117

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560


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