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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="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif-Bold">Department Chair of Library Public Services, Librarian Associate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif-Bold">Department of Library Resources, KSU Library System</span><u><o:p></o:p></u></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!jR-np8T2IcDXHALyD3Fk8f_u7IAkAPZPMYktsB1zjGRk339oIejXVyvxu4IWWvt8abl7GA$">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 Public Services and Librarian Associate Professor faculty position<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">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"><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 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 Public 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"><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 three 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 Access Services, Graduate Services, and Reference and Instructional Services Units.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">These three Units are comprised of approximately 16 library faculty and 18 library staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Carlito;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"><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">1)Lead the Department of Public Services with vision and flexibility that inspires contributions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">supporting excellence in user-centered collections, facilities, organizational development, 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">services, while improving the overall effectiveness and efficiencies of operations. Participate 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">the KSU Library System’s Senior-Officer-Present 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 Public Services personnel in prioritization,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">establishing workloads and setting expectations in compliance with national standards. Develop<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">and advocate for training and professional development opportunities for Units and individuals.<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 librarian and staff annual reviews, salary / merit increases, promotion process 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">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 Public Services in the strategic planning and assessment processes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Library Administration to create,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">analyze, update, plan, and evaluate the contributions of the Department regarding KSU 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">System’s Strategic Plan & Annual Report, SACSCOC / accreditation reports, Improve KSU, 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">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">6)Represent the Department of Public Services at meetings as appropriate, 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">7)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,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">legislation, and changes that especially impact academic public 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>
<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">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 modes) to students and other members of the
KSU community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Carlito;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">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"><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">Scholarship (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">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 a foreign equivalent.<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">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, faculty, 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>
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<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">5.Experience applying the core principles of research methods (qualitative and quantitative).<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">6.Strong familiarity with academic library resources, including databases, data sets OERs,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">government documents, and gray literature.<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">7.Familiarity of academic library best practices in the areas of reference, instruction, research,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">and information literacy services.<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">8.Ability to understand, articulate and advocate for services and collections that support 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">specialized information needs of undergraduate, graduate, research faculty, instructional faculty, first-generation, and upper-level undergraduate
academic library users.<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.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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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">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">5.Awareness of information technologies that affect access to, and preservation of, scholarly<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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Carlito;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 in the creation of online tutorials or other web-based instructional materials such as LibGuides. Knowledge of citation management
programs such as Refworks. Experience with<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black">learning management systems such as D2L.<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 in working with multicultural and international student groups.<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">8.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:LiberationSerif;color:black">Kennesaw State University Information</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;color:black"><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">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. 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!jR-np8T2IcDXHALyD3Fk8f_u7IAkAPZPMYktsB1zjGRk339oIejXVyvxu4IWWvt3UvmEow$"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif">https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:LiberationSerif;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"><span style="color:black">Please go to
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!jR-np8T2IcDXHALyD3Fk8f_u7IAkAPZPMYktsB1zjGRk339oIejXVyvxu4IWWvt8abl7GA$">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"><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">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>
Kennesaw, GA 30144 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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