Librarian

Librarian

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Job Requisition ID: JR0000001571

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMPENSATION WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE APPLICANT'S EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Job 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:

This is a part-time position without insurance benefits; work hours will not exceed 29 per week. Hourly rate is commensurate with education and work experience.

Special Notes:

Only those who are interviewed will be notified of the status of the position. Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and motor vehicle screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The 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.