Director and Librarian, IIMC (Education)

• Direct and coordinate the development and maintenance of IIMC collections to meet the needs of 2,500 blind or visually impaired students across Illinois
• Oversee the acquisition, cataloging, and distribution of accessible instructional materials including tangible aids, braille, large print, and digital formats
• Manage statewide ordering processes via purchase orders and American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Federal Quota account, to ensure timely fulfillment of requests from educators, schools, and service providers; monitors the process to minimize delays and issues
• Perform collection maintenance activities including shelving and purging of instructional materials
• Provide consultation and technical resources to teachers of the visually impaired, coordinators, and others as appropriate; addresses any issues related to customer inquiries
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure efficient tracking of materials in compliance with agency requirements, departmental deadlines, and contractual agreements
• Supervise the maintenance and upkeep of departmental records and statistics
• Monitor the placement of books with transcribers and large print reproducers including duplicating, embossing, and binding tasks as necessary
• Oversee the organization and quality of library collections (e.g., ordering and book selection, classifying, cataloging, rebinding, discarding, or withdrawal of materials)
• Manage and direct the expenditure of books and materials
• Monitor direct budgeted expenses for assistive technology and instructional aids throughout the fiscal year to ensure achievement of goals
• Maintain an inventory of materials and equipment; plans for replacements and upgrades utilizing budgeted income

• Lead the implementation of a new technology system that includes requirements drafting, regular progress meetings with the vendor/team, systems planning, testing, project management and change management practices as well as provide regular updates to senior leadership
• Work with the data system vendor to ensure regular updates to the technology platform
• Lead the adoption and implementation of new assistive technologies and digital platforms to enhance service delivery
• Remain current with advancements in accessible media formats and tools including recommending and evaluating new solutions
• Collaborate with the Information Technology Team and accessibility specialists to maintain and improve library systems and databases
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors of assistive technology and educational aids and consultants in the field
• Maintain an active interest in the professional field at all levels; may present information on program to community/professional groups

• Prepare and submit state-mandated annual census and usage reports
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Prepare the APH Annual Federal Quota Census, records and updates results
• Conduct surveys of existing and potential community needs and determines resources and services to be developed in meeting those needs
• Provide regular demographic data to inform agency on student outcomes
• Create reports on the status of open orders, orders filled and other key metrics to manage the operation of the team
• Track key metrics related to material usage, student demographics, and service outcomes
• Closely monitor the quality of services provided in assigned areas and continuously improves the service provided to our consumers including performance metrics
• Defines strategies for effective data analysis and reporting in the named program areas
• Select, configure and implement analytic solutions to quantify performance

• Manage and support four staff by providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations
• Coordinate cross-functional workflows to ensure high-quality customer service and program efficiency
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and tactical plans that enables organizational objectives to achieve key strategies
• Supervise the safety and maintenance of work environment; efficiently operates, troubleshoots problems with the team and senior leadership

• Continuously increase knowledge of adaptive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders and consider impact, including financial, on all stakeholders in the decision-making process
• Represents the IIMC at meetings
• Manage and direct the expenditure of funds for books and materials Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders and considers impact, including financial, on all stakeholders in the decision-making process
• Ensure consistent adherence to all standards, policies, procedures and systems; participate in and support programs which result in increased motivation and effectiveness of management and staff; delegates the daily management of such programs to appropriate management/supervisory staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Instructional Materials and Public Advocacy.

• Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science or an approved foreign credential evaluation, required.
• At least three years of professional library experience, of which one year is in a supervisory role related to library operations.
• At least 5 years of related professional experience required, including 3 years or more of senior level management experience required;
• Previous experience with visual impairment and blindness preferred;
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Salary Minimum: 900000Salary Maximum: 90000