Librarian - Reference and Instruction
Job ID: 287053
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Department Information
This is a position of trust.
This position has direct supervision for student assistants as needed.
The complexity of work is at an Expert level:
• The work consists of varied library duties. The high volume of students using the libraries contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide library services to students, faculty, staff, and other library patrons. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of library operations.
Some driving for the college between campus will be required.
The position reports to the Director of Libraries.
Work is assigned through general instructions with periodic review through conferences, reports, and observations
Job Summary
This 12-month tenure-track faculty position is responsible for providing information literacy instruction, reference services, and comprehensive library operations at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Libraries.
This is an on-site only position.
This position will engage in teaching/librarianship, service, research, and scholarship while adhering to library faculty expectations.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
Teaching/Librarianship
• Delivers information literacy instruction through one-shot sessions, embedded courses, and for-credit classes
• Provides reference and user services face-to-face and virtually to students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Promotes library services and college programs to students, faculty, staff, and community members through outreach and marketing initiatives
• Participates in the library liaison program serving as primary contact for assigned academic schools
• Assists with student advising activities
• Maintains the currency and relevancy of library collections identifying areas for development aligned with institutional needs
• Locates and creates digital content supporting instruction and curricular initiatives
• Provides technical support for library and college-wide technologies and systems
• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Performs related duties as assigned
Service
• Participates in institutional and community initiatives including library committees, consortia work, college committees, search processes, assessment activities, and faculty governance
• Collects and analyzes statistics regarding GHC library usage
Scholarship/Professional Development
• Stays current with trends and scholarship in library science, teaching and learning, and higher education
• Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies for library programs and service
• Contributes actively to learning and teaching communities at GHC and within the profession
Required Qualifications
• A master's degree accredited by the American Library Association is required
• Experience or educational preparation in archives
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Salary range is $48000 - $50,000.
This is a fully benefitted position.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
(official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Current knowledge of library and information science trends and practices
• Knowledge or higher education best practices
• Understanding of emerging library technologies and consortia arrangements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at
• Performs related duties as assigned
Service
• Participates in institutional and community initiatives including library committees, consortia work, college committees, search processes, assessment activities, and faculty governance
• Collects and analyzes statistics regarding GHC library usage
Scholarship/Professional Development
• Stays current with trends and scholarship in library science, teaching and learning, and higher education
• Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies for library programs and service
• Contributes actively to learning and teaching communities at GHC and within the profession
Required Qualifications
• A master's degree accredited by the American Library Association is required
• Experience or educational preparation in archives
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Salary range is $48000 - $50,000.
This is a fully benefitted position.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
(official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Current knowledge of library and information science trends and practices
• Knowledge or higher education best practices
• Understanding of emerging library technologies and consortia arrangements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at
• Performs related duties as assigned
Service
• Participates in institutional and community initiatives including library committees, consortia work, college committees, search processes, assessment activities, and faculty governance
• Collects and analyzes statistics regarding GHC library usage
Scholarship/Professional Development
• Stays current with trends and scholarship in library science, teaching and learning, and higher education
• Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies for library programs and service
• Contributes actively to learning and teaching communities at GHC and within the profession
Required Qualifications
• A master's degree accredited by the American Library Association is required
• Experience or educational preparation in archives
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Salary range is $48000 - $50,000.
This is a fully benefitted position.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
(official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Current knowledge of library and information science trends and practices
• Knowledge or higher education best practices
• Understanding of emerging library technologies and consortia arrangements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at
• Performs related duties as assigned
Service
• Participates in institutional and community initiatives including library committees, consortia work, college committees, search processes, assessment activities, and faculty governance
• Collects and analyzes statistics regarding GHC library usage
Scholarship/Professional Development
• Stays current with trends and scholarship in library science, teaching and learning, and higher education
• Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies for library programs and service
• Contributes actively to learning and teaching communities at GHC and within the profession
Required Qualifications
• A master's degree accredited by the American Library Association is required
• Experience or educational preparation in archives
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Salary range is $48000 - $50,000.
This is a fully benefitted position.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
(official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Current knowledge of library and information science trends and practices
• Knowledge or higher education best practices
• Understanding of emerging library technologies and consortia arrangements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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