The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a
Manager of Technical Services - Assistant/Associate Professor of Library
Science This position will be responsible for managing technical services
including acquisitions, cataloging, collection budget management, serials,
government documents, processing, binding, and workflow management in support
of student, faculty, staff and administration. This position reports to the
Head Librarian - Dahlonega Campus.
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North
Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 19,000
students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System
of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership
development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into
leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational
pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees
to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education
and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military
college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-
member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
The Manager of Technical Services - Assistant/Associate Professor of Library
Science will:
- Supervise and train staff in all aspects of centralized acquisition and
cataloging of library materials to ensure an optimal workflow to the end user
- students, faculty, staff and the community for the University libraries.
Works closely with Systems Librarian and E-Resources Librarian in maintaining
access to systems and materials. Responsible for providing reports and other
statistical collection information.
- Develops, coordinates, and ensures global technical services processes and
workflows are accurate, efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to changing
technology and systems.
- Performs copy and original descriptive and subject cataloging for various
library materials; determine appropriate departmental guidelines in applying
rules of Anglo-American cataloging, Library of Congress cataloging, Library of
Congress subject heading policies, and library cataloging policies.
- Represents the libraries and/or university at campus, local, state,
regional, and national meetings and conferences through service on committees,
publications or presentations, holding office, and active participation.
- Manages and tracks acquisitions invoices in the ILS.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of OPAC/ILS, OCLC, Information Architecture, and cataloging rules
and processes.
- Knowledge of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Revised (AACR2); RDA, Library
of Congress Subject Headings, and MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging).
- Knowledge of computer hardware and knowledge of software used in cataloging,
authority control, and other standard office equipment.
- Knowledge of application software such as Microsoft Office and other related
programs.
- Basic knowledge of reference and research services.
- Strong oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal and teamwork
skills.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Initiative and flexibility is adapting to new technologies, services, and
instructional methodologies.
- Ability to multi-task, manage staff and workflows in a multi-campus
environment.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:
- Master of Library Science from accredited ALA program
- Two years of supervisory experience in an academic library
- Library ILS experience.
Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial
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Special Instructions to Applicants: If you received any graduate degree from
an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-
by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a
member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
(NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at
http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
Please submit contact information for three professional references.
In addition to a background check, this position will also require a DMV
check.
Employer Information: All employment offers are contingent upon successful
completion of a background investigation, as determined by the University of
North Georgia in its sole discretion. The University of North Georgia, a unit
of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran
status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor
and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected
veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
Received on Wed Feb 28 2018 - 10:23:35 EST