Law Library Technical Services Librarian/Assistant Professor of Practice Contract

Description: Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeks to hire a Technical Services Librarian at the rank of
Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment. The Technical Services Librarian is responsible for all
aspects of technical services administration and will assist the Director of the Law Library with general planning and budgeting. The
incumbent may have the opportunity to teach formally or informally depending on their credentials. 

Examples of Duties:
The Technical Services Librarian is chiefly responsible for all aspects of Technical Services administration, including
acquisitions, cataloging, e-resource management, serials check-in, binding, and deaccession to provide access and resources to the faculty,
students, and staff of the Simmons Law School, the University community, and the general public. This position assists the Director of the
Law Library with general planning, budgeting, and statistical compilation related to library collections. If the incumbent has a J.D. or
other advanced degrees or experience, they may have the opportunity to teach legal research courses and/or informal instruction sessions.
The Technical Services Librarian is a non-tenure-track position in the Simmons Law School who reports directly to the Director of the Law
Library. 

Compatible with the interests and experience of the person in this position and the library’s needs, the
Technical Services Librarian participates in the library’s collection development program, engages librarianship activities as
described in the Library Affairs Non-Tenure Track Promotion Standards and is covered by the SIUC Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association
Collective Bargaining Agreement, serves the law school by participating in school wide activities, including but not limited to service on
standing or special committees as requested by the Dean; and serves the library and legal professions by actively participating on the
local, regional, or national level, including but not limited to service for associations, attendance at professional conferences and
continuing education programs, and delivering presentations at professional meetings. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.L.S., M.L.I.S., M.I.S., or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited school by start
date. 

• Experience in library acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing; 

• Experience resolving
e-resource access issues; 

• Demonstrated understanding of an integrated library system; 

• Excellent
verbal and written communication skills; 

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail; 

•
Ability to work as a team member and independently; and 

• Familiarity with current technical services and collection
development trends and issues in libraries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited
school by start date; 

• Experience providing basic research support services;

• Teaching, training, and/or
instructional experience; 

• Supervisory experience; 

• Library materials budgeting experience; 

• Knowledge and experience with legal materials; and 

• Experience educational technologies and knowledge of
established and emerging legal technologies.

Supplemental Information

Required
Documents: Letter of application, current CV, and contact information for three references.

Contact:
Peter Alexander, peter.alexander@siu.edu

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and
specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University
Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an
important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its
small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby
counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the
Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily
available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine
Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual
art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate
architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus,
including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern
Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.