Information Delivery Services Librarian

INFORMATION DELIVERY SERVICES LIBRARIAN: This position manages document and information delivery services. Responsibilities include supervision, performance planning, management and evaluation of four (4) classified staff; overall management of the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery unit; developing and maintaining effective data reporting and analysis programs, team participation and professional development . The incumbent further supports student and faculty success by enhancing access and usability of the libraries’ digital and print content services, and assisting in the development of online services for the libraries. The position coordinates Access Services department operations in the absence of the Department Head.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS Degree; Knowledge of HTML, CSS, API (Application Programming Interfaces) and advance front-end web development technologies, knowledge of a variety of user research/usability analysis methods, including tools for web analytics, knowledge of current trends and issues in online library services, well-developed interpersonal, public speaking, teaching and writing skills, ability to work effectively with diverse users and colleagues, well-developed time management skills, experience as a supervisor, experience as a project manager, experience designing and/or evaluating websites and experience providing quality customer service.  Preferred: Work experience with ILLiad and/or OCLC Resource Sharing interlibrary loan systems; experience with collection development; knowledge of library-related copyright issues.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum: $53,000.  Excellent benefits package.

Old Dominion University is a metropolitan state-supported institution with enrollment of 24,400, a leader in distance learning, and a Carnegie Extensive Doctoral/Research University.  The campus is located in the historic port city of Norfolk, VA.  Position announcement and description are available at http://www.lib.odu.edu/aboutthelibraries/employment.htm.  For campus information, check http://www.odu.edu.

Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Nicole Justice, Search Committee for Information Delivery Services Librarian, Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 njustice@odu.edu, (757) 683-4141.

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.