The Library serves about 230
University and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers, extension
specialists, staff and students.
The Library’s collection has over 20,000 volumes, 300 print journal
subscriptions, 350 databases, thousands of electronic journals available
through the UGA Libraries, and seven public service computer workstations.
For more information about UGA: http://uga.edu/
For more information about the UGA College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences:
For more information about the UGA Griffin Campus: http://www.uga.edu/griffin/
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes use of digital and print
resources by providing a variety of reference and instructional services to the
university community and the general public, including both general and
in-depth reference assistance, EndNote training, and instruction in the use of
databases and other discovery tools available through the library, including
the GIL catalog, GALILEO, the UGA Libraries and the Internet, and developing
and maintaining user aids for library resources and services
Builds strong client-centered
relationships by actively cultivating and promoting interactions with faculty
and students to keep them informed of library resources and services and to
better understand their research and curricular needs.
Teaches course-specific and other
types of instruction sessions and develops point-of-need and course-integrated
research guides and tutorials.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of
reference sources by selecting reference titles for purchase, reviewing digital
and print resources, monitoring new acquisitions, and reading relevant
professional literature.
Uses social media, online
tutorials, and other technologies to promote and deliver instruction and
research services online.
Serves library patrons in
accessing the collection by overseeing the circulation desk, including planning
and organizing the workflow of the circulation desk; interpreting library
circulation policy; determining the procedures to be used in handling problems
related to circulation, and handling all specialized services to library
patrons
Oversees maintenance of the
collection by coordinating materials selection, evaluation, and de-selection
with the UGA Griffin Campus Library Committee and UGA Libraries, reviewing
locally produced cataloging for consistency with Library records, and
maintaining a local inventory.
Maintains an appropriate research
library environment by determining requirements for supplies and equipment
needed to support Campus missions and administering the Library’s local
operating budget to meet those needs
Ensures quality control for
serials by overseeing maintenance of accurate serials and periodicals records,
claiming and binding
Supervises support staff by
planning and assigning work, providing training in the use of electronic and
print resources, following up on assignments, and evaluating their work
Works with UGA Libraries’
Cataloging Department staff to ensure that materials are cataloged properly
Participates in general UGA
Libraries and UGA Griffin Campus administration by serving on appropriate
committees as assigned or elected.
Maintains awareness and acts upon
changes and needs in the organization by assuming similar duties and
responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLIS; Bachelor’s
degree in the sciences or demonstrated interest in library research in the
sciences; Five years of experience in an academic or special library; Ability to develop instruction sessions and to instruct
users effectively both individually and in the classroom setting; Commitment to
student and faculty research and teaching; Knowledge of virtual reference
services; Knowledge of web design and applications in current and emerging
instructional technologies and experience creating classroom resources using
Internet and multimedia authoring tools; Demonstrated ability to efficiently
manage multiple projects and priorities; Effective
verbal and written communication skills; Ability to create and maintain
productive, long-term, effective working relationships; Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students,
faculty, and colleagues.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with
experience. UGA librarians are
non-tenured faculty members. UGA
offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and
retirement plans, dental plan, tuition remission and a relocation allowance; 21
days annual leave, 12 paid holidays.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants who wish to be
considered for this position should send as three separate pdf documents their
letters of application, complete resumes, and the names, addresses, e-mail
addresses, and phone numbers of three references by February 22, 2013 to: Jan D. Hudson, Human Resources Manager,
University of Georgia Libraries, at libjobs@uga.edu.
The University of Georgia and
the UGA Libraries have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among our faculty
and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from
members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage persons of color to
apply for these positions. The
University of Georgia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
No comments:
Post a Comment