Librarian AC

College of Coastal Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Coastal Georgia is seeking a full-time Librarian to oversee the Technical Services Department. This role includes responsibilities in cataloging, electronic resources management, and collaboration with library staff to enhance resource access. Applicants must have an ALA-accredited master's degree and relevant experience in a library setting.

Qualifications

• Master's in librarianship/information science required.
• Proficient in ILS and cataloging standards.
• Experience with metadata management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Technical Services Department operations including cataloging.
• Work collaboratively to improve resource discovery.
• Troubleshoot access issues and innovate cataloging practices.

Skills

Proficiency in library information technology

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

ALA-accredited Masters degree in librarianship/information science

Tools

MARC21

RDA

OCLC Connexion

Job description

Job Title: Librarian AC
Location: CCGA- Main Campus (Brunswick)
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 286343
About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

Library

Job Summary

This position is responsible for technical services in providing access to content owned or accessed by the library. It encompasses Cataloging and Electronic Resources. This Librarian represents the interests of the Technical Services Department as a whole by leading strategic initiatives related to improving access and discovery. Evening and weekend work will be required. May also provide services at Camden location.

Job Summary No job description availableResponsibilities

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Plans, organizes, maintains and manages the operations of the Technical Services Department including Cataloging and E-Resource Management. Takes the lead in developing strategic cataloging and metadata for resources.

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Develops, communicates, documents, and trains staff on Library Management System and local metadata policies and procedures.

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Collaborates with other Library colleagues to ensure a unified strategy for resource acquisition, discovery, delivery, access of scholarly resources, and maintaining the overall organization of the librarys collection

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Troubleshoots access problems, liaising with vendors and internal IT staff and GALILEO staff to ensure consistent access

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Serves as the lead in exploring innovative tools and methods in streamlining processes for creating, cleaning up, and optimizing bibliographic metadata.

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Performs cataloging and authority control and maintains bibliographic and authority records

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Assists library users in finding and accessing resources

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Performs Reference, Instruction, and General Public Service as needed

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Provides other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
-An ALA-accredited Masters degree in librarianship/information science or course of study related to the occupational field

Other Required Qualifications
-Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with software and library relevant information technology applications.

Required Experience
-Experience with an ILS and national bibliographic utility
-Cataloging experience in an academic, public or special library setting utilizing current cataloging metadata standards and schema, MARC21, LCC, LCSH, RDA, FRBR, and emerging linked data standards using metadata management tools (e.g., RDA, MARCEdit, OCLC Connexion, Access, authority control, batch processing techniques).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
-Experience with adding resources to GALILEO, Institutional repositories, FOLIO or other Library Management systems or virtual library systems
-Project Management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
-Ability to incorporate new technologies and innovations into existing operations.

KNOWLEDGE
-Technological proficiency with demonstrated aptitude for learning new software and systems.
-Demonstrated ability to efficiently plan, manage and implement multiple projects and priorities in a technology-rich environment.
-Familiarity with Library Management Systems.
-Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including Teams and Zoom.

SKILLS
-Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
-Skill in decision making and problem solving
-Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
-Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

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

* Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college 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.

* College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need or reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu