General Summary:
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a
Reference Services Librarian / Assistant Professor of Library Science. This
full time, tenure track position will be responsible for offering general
library instruction; teaching library credit and instruction classes;
providing reference and circulation assistance at the Information Desk;
serving as collection development selector. Normal work hours are Sunday-
Thursday afternoon/evenings with occasional adjustments for breaks and
intersession. Reports to the Collection Management Librarian & Coordinator of
Information Services on the Dahlonega campus. Other duties to include
reference, research, and library instruction as needed, in-person, by
telephone, or electronically to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Additionally, provides library collection development services to faculty and
others in assigned subject areas.
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North
Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 18,000
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 Reference Services Librarian will:
· Provide reference, circulation and general assistance for students,
faculty, and community at the Information Desk and remote reference assistance
for other campuses as needed.
· Design, develop, deliver, and market library instruction classes,
workshops, and research consultations.
· Collaborate with faculty and committees in achieving information
literacy learning outcomes. Collaborate with faculty and teaching staff in
library instruction.
· Provide library collection development services to faculty and others
in assigned subject areas. Market and promote library collections to faculty,
staff, and others.
· Develop, assist, and promote library sponsored events, displays,
promotional materials, and other marketing and outreach efforts.
· Represent the library and/or university at campus, local, state,
regional, and national meetings/conferences.
· Work with campus partners across multiple academic units through
service on committees, publications, presentations, holding office, and active
participation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Must have superior knowledge library resources
· Successful classroom teaching or other library instruction
experience
· High level of competency with computers, integrated library systems,
and instructional technologies with the ability to adapt to changing
technologies quickly
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Strong commitment to teaching and to students
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
· Ability to work effectively in a team environment
· Capable of dealing tactfully and courteously with students, faculty,
staff, and the community
· Must be able to stand push/pull book trucks up to 100lbs max, lift
up to 25 pounds.
Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:
· MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
· Two years of professional library experience, academic library
preferred
Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial
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Apply:
https://ung.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=24940&job=reference-services-librarian-assistant-professor-of-library-science
Special Instructions to Applicants: If you received any graduate degrees 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 three letters of recommendations via the application process.
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 Fri Jun 02 2017 - 14:14:13 EDT