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Job Title: Cataloging Librarian
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 300125
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for managing the cataloging of library materials and for managing the library¿s bibliographic database.
Responsibilities
Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university.
Required Experience
More than two years of related experience required.
Required Documents to Attach
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
Knowledge of the management and operation of online and computerized databases.
Knowledge of copy and original cataloging principles.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Knowledge of library technology.
Skills
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in the development and delivery of instruction.
Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Other Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Academic Dean, Library assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include ALMA Interconnected Libraries (GIL) cataloging policies and procedures, USG cataloging policies, copyright laws, and other university and system policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 300125
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for managing the cataloging of library materials and for managing the library¿s bibliographic database.
Responsibilities
- Manages library cataloging operations. (70%)
- Oversees the library¿s cataloging system for books, serials, documents, and audio-video and other materials.
- Oversees processing of approved library donations, including cataloging, evaluation for retention or disposal, and integration into the collection; manages weeding projects as assigned.
- Performs original and copy cataloging to facilitate the identification, access, and use of library materials.
- Manages cataloging department technology issues.
- Supervises the work of any cataloging assistants.
- Reports cataloging department annual statistics to the Dean.
- Provides support for other library functions. (20%)
- Teaches University 1000 Class sections.
- Upgrades bibliographic records.
- Attends ALMA USG Institution Leaders meetings and GIL Cataloging Team meetings.
- Serves as ALMA Institutional Lead
- Attends library conferences, training, and workshops.
- Provides support for library programs.
- Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
- Other duties may be asked, such as watching the Front Desk, as needed.
Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university.
Required Experience
More than two years of related experience required.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover letter
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
Knowledge of the management and operation of online and computerized databases.
Knowledge of copy and original cataloging principles.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Knowledge of library technology.
Skills
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in the development and delivery of instruction.
Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Other Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Academic Dean, Library assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include ALMA Interconnected Libraries (GIL) cataloging policies and procedures, USG cataloging policies, copyright laws, and other university and system policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of varied cataloging, instructional, management, and patron support duties. The unique needs of each patron contribute to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to coordinate the library¿s cataloging functions. Success in this position contributes to the identification, accessibility, and use of library materials.
- Contacts are typically with faculty, staff, students, representatives of other libraries, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.