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<p class="MsoNormal">KSU Library has 7 open positions that we seek to fill. Please feel free to share this information with others.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p><b><u>Position Title<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif-Bold">Department Chair of Library Resources, Librarian Associate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif-Bold">Department of Library Resources, KSU Library System<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><u>Background<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p>Due to Kennesaw State University’s unprecedented growth and increased funding and support for its libraries, and a current reorganization, the KSU Library System is currently recruiting for seven librarian faculty positions. These positions reflect the Library’s
and the University’s continued commitment to excellence in transforming its collections, services, facilities, and staffing to support student success. Qualifications, ranks, and salaries are different for each of the positions. KSU Library System can only
accept online applications with incomplete applications not considered. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must complete an electronic application for EACH position. Please go to
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!gjsO3WB3m_MuH3OaPppJwiwd1n9jZceH-EEubfxIgg2b-zYoBY5HEuHIiHmr_M2DsM4g8Q$">https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">
</span>for the official advertising for EACH position. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p><b><u>Job Advertisement <o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Department Chair of Library Resources and Librarian Associate Professor faculty<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">position in the Department of Library Resources which begins December 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Distinguishing Features of this Position:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">The Kennesaw State University Library System seeks a visionary, passionate, inspiring,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">collegial, flexible, service-oriented, and team-based senior-level librarian administrator for the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">open position of Department Chair of Library Resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">This experienced librarian administrator will be in a unique position to utilize exemplary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">opportunities to boldly shape the multi-campus KSU Library System as the KSU campus seeks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">to establish itself as a top tier R2 university in the future by 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">This position is under the direct supervision of the Dean and Assistant Vice-President for the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">KSU Library System. As a dynamic member of the Library Leadership Team, the selected<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">individual will work collaboratively with all members of KSU Library Administration to achieve<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">organizational goals and strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of, and significant experience in,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">addressing the evolving role and challenges of today’s complex higher education institutions and libraries in the digital age. The preferred
candidate will have a high tolerance for recurring and rapid change as well as an understanding of the developing perceptions of the library system as a campus partner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">The candidate will have a strong desire to provide excellence and creativity in collections,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">facilities, organizational improvement and services that are meaningful and user-centered to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">assist in student success and to meet the University’s commitment to student recruitment,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">retention, progression, and graduation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">The incumbent has full supervisory responsibilities and oversight for two direct reports, the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Directors of Collection Development (including digital scholarship) and Director of Technical<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Services (including library systems). These two Units are comprised of approximately 13 library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">faculty and 10 library staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">The home location for this position is the Kennesaw Campus; however, this individual will be<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">expected to work at the Marietta Campus and may travel to other KSU sites as necessary. This<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">position requires working a minimum of 40 hours a week and a flexible schedule, including<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">some nights, holidays and weekends as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Major Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Administration (85%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">1)Lead the Department of Library Resources with vision and flexibility that<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">inspires contributions supporting excellence in user-centered collections, facilities,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">organizational development, and services, while improving the overall effectiveness and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">efficiencies of operations. Participate in the KSU Library System’s Senior-Officer-Present<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">2)Supervise, train, and guide the Department of Library Resources personnel in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">prioritization, establishing workloads and setting expectations in compliance with national<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">standards. Develop and advocate for training and professional development opportunities for<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Units and individuals. Participate in librarian and staff annual reviews, salary / merit increases,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">promotion process and disciplinary actions. Identify individuals for mentoring.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">3)As part of Library Administration, collaborate with individuals in and out of the library system<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">to improve and expand facilities, collections, and services for students and faculty. Foster a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">culture of excellence in services and facilitating the work of others. Utilize excellent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">community of library colleagues, patrons, vendors, students, faculty and the outside community. As part of Library Administration, collaborate,
develop and approve policies and procedures for smooth organizational functioning in a timely fashion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">4)Collaborate with Library Administration and other key personnel in annual budget planning,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">tracking, and implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">5)Guide the Department of Library Resources in the strategic planning and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">assessment processes. Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Administration to create, analyze, update, plan, and evaluate the contributions of the Department regarding KSU Library System’s Strategic
Plan & Annual Report, SACSCOC / accreditation reports, Improve KSU, and the annual collection of academic library statistics for ACRL and other requestors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">6)Oversee KSU’s Library Systems’ collaborative work and partnership with KSU’s University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Information Technology Services and the University System of Georgia’s GALILEO digital<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">library system to enhance KSU Library System service for student and faculty success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">7)Lead department in efficiently and effectively making resources discoverable for library users.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Oversee the development and implementation of new and existing procedures and policies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">relating to metadata standards and application guidelines to enhance access to discoverable<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">library resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">8)Represent the Department of Library Resources at meetings as appropriate,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">including the monthly KSU Director and Department Chairs Assembly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">9)Be self-directed with creating customized professional development plans each year while<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">guiding direct reports and their corresponding Units in their yearly development of professional<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">development plans. Stay informed of and keep library employees up to date on trends, legislation, and changes that especially impact academic
collection development, systems and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">technical services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Librarianship (5%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">1.Liaison Program: Participate in the faculty liaison program as a member of a specific subject<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">team, which can include collection development, outreach, and/or instruction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">2.Reference: Provide research assistance (in person, by phone, via chat, or other communication<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">modes) to students and other members of the KSU community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Service (5%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Perform KSU Library System service, KSU University service, or professional service for an<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">average of approximately 60 hours annually for 5% of duties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Scholarship (5%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Participate in negotiating scholarship, research, and/or creative activities with supervisor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Produce annual evidence that scholarship, research, and/or creative activities have been<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">professionally published or shared.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Required Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">1.Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">or the foreign equivalent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">2.Minimum of five years of recent, fulltime experience working as a librarian leader in a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">complex library organization with progressive duties and responsibilities including providing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">support, services, facilities management, outreach, and collections for undergraduate, graduate,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">faculty, and local area populations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">3.Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">teaching, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate appropriately within and outside of the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">4.Experience working collaboratively with multiple constituencies, including, but not limited to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">students, instructional faculty, university staff, outside community, vendors, and administrative<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">peers. Ability to function effectively in a team environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">5.Experience with website maintenance and support, including HTML, CSS, and PHP, such as<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Omni. Experience with identity and access management services or a proxy server, preferably<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Open Athens or EZProxy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">6.Experience working in a consortia environment with a shared ILS, preferably ExLibris’s Alma.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">7.Experience utilizing collection development and acquisition tools such as GreenGlass and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">GOBI Familiarity working with demand-driven acquisitions and database trials. Knowledge of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">collection analysis tools such as GreenGlass.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">8.Bibliographic control experience of academic library resources, including monographs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">periodicals, serials, databases, data sets, OERs, government documents, scores, and gray<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">literature. Increasingly responsible experiences in the supervision of acquiring / purchasing,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">cataloging, handling and processing of books, print serials, electronic resources databases and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">other materials<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">9.Experience with database maintenance tools such as MarcEdit, OCLC Collection Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">(WCM), SQLite or OpenRefine. Knowledge of non-MARC metadata schema. Working<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, RDA, and FRBR.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">10.Ability to meet library faculty standards for job performance, scholarship, service, and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">professional development at the Librarian Associate Professor rank. (see document Guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">for Appointment, Promotion and Retention of Library Faculty)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Desired Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">1.An earned Ph.D./ Ed.D. or its foreign equivalent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">2.Seven or more years of recent, fulltime experience working as a librarian leader in a complex<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">library organization with progressive duties and responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">3.Academic library experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">4.Aptitude for detailed work in addition to strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Experience with annual budget planning,
tracking and implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">5.Creativity in problem solving and enthusiasm for self-directed study.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">6.Experience with demand-driven acquisitions and database trials. Experience with collection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">analysis tools such as GreenGlass.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">7.Awareness of information technologies that affect the creation, access to, and preservation of, scholarly information housed in digital
collections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">8.Experience with reporting tools such as Alma Analytics, SAS or Microsoft Access.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">9.Experience in working with multicultural and international student groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">10.Experience working in a shared governance environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Kennesaw State University Information
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering
campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate
and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned
to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!gjsO3WB3m_MuH3OaPppJwiwd1n9jZceH-EEubfxIgg2b-zYoBY5HEuHIiHmr_M1e3dfv9g$"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><u><span style="color:black"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black">Please go to
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!gjsO3WB3m_MuH3OaPppJwiwd1n9jZceH-EEubfxIgg2b-zYoBY5HEuHIiHmr_M2DsM4g8Q$">https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/</a><span style="color:black"> for the official advertising for EACH position. This site will provide you with information for
</span>creating an account necessary to apply for EACH position you wish to apply. If you have questions about how to use this job application web site, please click on the “Help” button at the top left of this page. If you have questions about the position
to which you are applying, please contact the person listed in the position description / advertisement. If you have other search-related questions, contact the Office of the Provost at
<a href="mailto:facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu">facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu</a>.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><u><span style="color:black">Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black">In addition to the many generous benefits available to all KSU employees, new librarians with the KSU Library System may be eligible for the following:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">Support for professional organizational memberships</span><o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="color:black">Funding for travel and conferences</span><o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="color:black">Mentoring program for new librarians</span><o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="color:black">Participation in a professional development writing group</span><o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="color:black">Tuition waivers at University System of Georgia institutions</span><o:p></o:p></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Opportunities for continuous professional development<o:p></o:p></li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="color:black">Financial assistance for relocation</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., Ed.S., M.L.I.S.</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<i>Associate Dean of the KSU Library System and Librarian Professor of Library Science</i>
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Room 134, MD 1701 <br>
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