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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associates, bachelors, masters and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
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Location Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Department Information The University Libraries are committed to providing access to all electronic resources regardless of location and ensuring that the libraries¿ collections meet the research, scholarship, and teaching needs of all faculty and students on a campus with a dynamic research and creative activity environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with university faculty and colleagues in the library to support the Georgia Southern Libraries¿ mission as it continues to evolve to meet the information needs of its three distinct campus communities.
Job Summary Reporting to the Head of the Collection Services Department, the Electronic Resources Librarian oversees the general configuration and maintenance of the University Libraries¿ supported databases and electronic resources, A-Z database list, discovery layer, OPAC, link resolver, and access management systems; ensures timely resolution of all related troubleshooting and enhancement requests, and communicates updates, enhancements, and service interruptions to all Libraries personnel. This position is also responsible for evaluating the libraries¿ existing collections as well as exploring potential acquisitions with input from university stakeholders, leading large-scale assessment projects, and providing data to departmental faculty for department- and college-level accreditation reports. This position also supervises two Collection Services staff on the Armstrong Campus and is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications Earned MLIS in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development, as appropriate.
Willingness to commit to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Willingness to commit to professional development as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a tenure track librarian position in an academic library.
Experience working with integrated library systems and other library-specific technologies.
Experience providing customer and technical support to university faculty, students, and other stakeholders.
Experience supervising professional library staff.
Experience with collection development.
Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two professional references.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins May 9, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2024.
Contact Information Jessica Rigg, Search Chair
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Telephone:
Conditions of Employment All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: .
Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
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