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Associate Director of Collection and Resource Services
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Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA (In Person)
$77,900 Salary, Full-Time
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About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction
- among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service
- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
- Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
- 20 Collaborates with department members to plan the department budget Administers the department budget Assists and advises the Library Director and Library Management Council in monitoring library budgets and expenditures Makes recommendations identifying materials, equipment, supplies, personnel, and other needs Applies knowledge of budgeting principles and experience in developing budget spreadsheets Leadership•15 Maintains and communicates awareness of emerging issues, ongoing developments, and technologies to the Dean of the University Library and the Library Executive Session, including strategic planning and the establishment of goals and objectives Provides leadership in the attainment of departmental goals and objectives and supervises their implementation Maintains knowledge of the Library's services, locations, personnel, and policies and recommends changes and guidelines as appropriate Directs all major projects assigned within the responsible area Applies knowledge of strategic planning and assessment as they relate to academic libraries Administration•10 Applies knowledge of and experience with acquisitions, cataloging, continuing resources, database management and quality, and processing of materials Faculty•Teaching/Instructing•10 Actively solicits, creates, and teaches information literacy instruction to support students and the University's curriculum Contributes to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching information literacy-related first-year (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses and courses in the library's Information Studies minor Provides consultation services to students and faculty as assigned and creates and promotes instructional materials such as bibliographies, service guides, web publications, and subject-related research guides Participates in the Library's collection development efforts by reviewing, selecting, and making recommendations for the purchase of library materials that support the curriculum Liaison•10 Provides consultation and education to faculty and students on library resources Helps administrators, faculty, and students understand the role of the institutional repository as a scholarly communication tool Supervision•10 Recruits, recommends for hire, trains, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates faculty, staff, and student assistants Makes recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion Handles personnel actions and decisions based on applicable policies, procedures, and practices Mentors faculty and staff Applies personnel management experience, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating staff Faculty•Public Service•5 Public service is often part of the service expectations and may include activities such as service to the profession, consulting work, membership and participation in community organizations, and other significant services to the community.
- Professional Development
- 5 Remains professionally active in area of expertise Maintains expert knowledge of recent advances and trends in librarianship and related fields through reading, training, networking, attending conferences and workshops, and other means of professional development and personal growth Demonstrates knowledge of opportunities within the profession, committee structures, and Robert's Rules of Order Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Faculty•Scholarship and Creative Activity•5 Participates in planning, researching, writing, and publishing in areas of expertise as a member of the faculty Participates in professional organizations Plans and participates in programs, activities, and workshops Seeks external sources of funding and submits grant proposals Faculty•Service to Institution•5 Contributes service to the institution through activities such as: Department, college, and university committee memberships and offices Planning and participating in programs, activities, and workshops Participation in special programs or projects and other service to the institution Other•5 Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Library Required Qualifications Educational Requirements ALA-accredited Master's of Library Science degree Other Required Qualifications Experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor Required Experience Three years of demonstrated experience: Supervising departmental employees, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance Managing electronic serials, databases, and subscriptions Administering an integrated library system (ILS) in a shared environment Engaging with vendors of print and electronic resources Training and informing end-users and decision-makers on library resources and services Leading projects, committees, and workgroups Collaborating across library departments on services and resources such as interlibrary loan, open education resources, and course reserves that support student success Working with access and identity management or proxy server tools such as OpenAthens Utilizing an integrated library system (ILS) in a shared environment Planning and administering library budgets Participating in large-scale library projects, such as collection weeding or analysis initiatives Providing reference services and information literacy instruction to students Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Five years of demonstrated experience: Supervising professional or faculty librarians and library staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance Strategically utilizing the Ex Libris Alma integrated library system (ILS) and associated technologies (e.