Librarian

State-of-Georgi; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid annual leave

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Librarian to support the Southern Crescent Technical College community. You will catalog materials, manage circulation, and supervise interlibrary loan, while ensuring access to resources for staff, faculty, and students.

The role requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, strong cataloging skills, and experience with library systems and reference services in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience in cataloging and interlibrary loan is preferred.
• Academic library environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive media center supporting staff, faculty, and students.
• Catalog books and library materials per standard practices; process acquisitions records.
• Provide technical support for library software and system administration.
• Offer information and research assistance to patrons; maintain reference materials.
• Supervise circulation, interlibrary loan, and reporting of usage statistics.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and goals for library operations.

Skills

Cataloging

Interlibrary loan

Reference services

Dewey Decimal System

Library systems

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited)

Tools

ALMA

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:LibrarianAgency:Southern Crescent Technical CollegeJob Requisition ID:JR0000004517Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$43,000-53,000/YEARJob Description:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:ALMA Administrator Certification, minimum of 1 (one) year Cataloging experience is preferred. Experience in an academic library environment preferred.RESPONSIBILITIES :Under supervision of the Director of Library and Media Services. Responsible for maintaining a comprehensive media center to support staff, faculty, and students at the technical college. Catalogs books and other library materials according to standard library practices; supervises the physical processing of library materials; recommends and processes orders of library materials and equipment and maintains acquisition records; provides technical support for library software; provides information and research services to patrons; maintains reference materials and provides assistance with reference sources; supervises circulation services; supervises interlibrary loan services and operations; compiles and maintains usage and circulation reports; develops policies, procedures long and short-term goals and objectives for the operations of library programs and educational resource center; disseminates information on use of facilities, resources, equipment, services and policies; maintains a manual of policies and procedures; acts as system administrator for automated library systems.COMPETENCIES :Knowledge of library materials, methods, and organization; knowledge of the methods of classifying, cataloging and shelf-listing books; knowledge of the Dewey decimal and Library of Congress classification systems; knowledge of bibliographies, card catalogs, indexes, guides, encyclopedias, and other reference materials used in the library; knowledge of research methods; skill in operating a computer and job related software programs; skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public; oral and written communication skills; skill in operating basic office machinery; skill in organizing and multitasking; skill in maintaining records and preparing reports and correspondence related to the work; decision making and problem solving skills.SALARY:Salary commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, paid annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.SPECIAL NOTES:It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation.Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment.All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment.Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning [phone].Only those who are scheduled for an interview will be notified of the status of the position.Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and motor vehicle screening.Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institutionEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.