[Fla-facrl] Job opening - Kennesaw State University - Department Chair of Library Public Services and Librarian Associate Professor

[Linda Golian-Lui]

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Position Title

Department Chair of Library Public Services, Librarian Associate Professor

Department of Library Resources, KSU Library System

Background



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 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!jR-np8T2IcDXHALyD3Fk8f_u7IAkAPZPMYktsB1zjGRk339oIejXVyvxu4IWWvt8abl7GA$  for the official advertising for EACH position.



Job Advertisement
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track
Department Chair of Library Public Services and Librarian Associate Professor faculty position
in the Department of Library Resources which begins December 2019.

Distinguishing Features of this Position:

The Kennesaw State University Library System seeks a visionary, passionate, inspiring,
collegial, flexible, service-oriented, and team-based senior-level librarian administrator for the
open position of Department Chair of Library Public Services.

This experienced librarian administrator will be in a unique position to utilize exemplary
opportunities to boldly shape the multi-campus KSU Library System as the KSU campus seeks
to establish itself as a top tier R2 university in the future by 2023.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Dean and Assistant Vice-President for the
KSU Library System. As a dynamic member of the Library Leadership Team, the selected
individual will work collaboratively with all members of KSU Library Administration to achieve
organizational goals and strategies.

The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of, and significant experience in,
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.

The candidate will have a strong desire to provide excellence and creativity in collections,
facilities, organizational improvement and services that are meaningful and user-centered to
assist in student success and to meet the University's commitment to student recruitment,
retention, progression, and graduation.

The incumbent has full supervisory responsibilities and oversight for three direct reports, the
Directors of Access Services, Graduate Services, and Reference and Instructional Services Units.
These three Units are comprised of approximately 16 library faculty and 18 library staff.

The home location for this position is the Kennesaw Campus; however, this individual will be
expected to work at the Marietta Campus and may travel to other KSU sites as necessary. This
position requires working a minimum of 40 hours a week and a flexible schedule, including
some nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

Administration (85%)

1)Lead the Department of Public Services with vision and flexibility that inspires contributions
supporting excellence in user-centered collections, facilities, organizational development, and
services, while improving the overall effectiveness and efficiencies of operations. Participate in
the KSU Library System's Senior-Officer-Present Program.

2)Supervise, train, and guide the Department of Public Services personnel in prioritization,
establishing workloads and setting expectations in compliance with national standards. Develop
and advocate for training and professional development opportunities for Units and individuals.
Participate in librarian and staff annual reviews, salary / merit increases, promotion process and
disciplinary actions. Identify individuals for mentoring.

3)As part of Library Administration, collaborate with individuals in and out of the library system
to improve and expand facilities, collections, and services for students and faculty. Foster a
culture of excellence in services and facilitating the work of others. Utilize excellent
communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse
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.

4)Collaborate with Library Administration and other key personnel in annual budget planning,
tracking, and implementation.

5)Guide the Department of Public Services in the strategic planning and assessment processes.
Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Library 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.
6)Represent the Department of Public Services at meetings as appropriate, including the monthly KSU Director and Department Chairs Assembly.

7)Be self-directed with creating customized professional development plans each year while
guiding direct reports and their corresponding Units in their yearly development of professional
development plans. Stay informed of and keep library employees up to date on trends,
legislation, and changes that especially impact academic public services.

Librarianship (5%)

1)Liaison Program: Participate in the faculty liaison program as a member of a specific subject
team, which can include collection development, outreach, and/or instruction.

2)Reference: Provide research assistance (in person, by phone, via chat, or other communication modes) to students and other members of the KSU community.

Service (5%)

Perform KSU Library System service, KSU University service, or professional service for an
average of approximately 60 hours annually for 5% of duties.

Scholarship (5%)

Participate in negotiating scholarship, research, and/or creative activities with supervisor.
Produce annual evidence that scholarship, research, and/or creative activities have been
professionally published or shared.

Required Qualifications:

1.Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program
or a foreign equivalent.

2.Minimum of five years of recent, fulltime experience working as a librarian leader in a
complex library organization with progressive duties and responsibilities including providing
support, services, facilities management, outreach, and collections for undergraduate, graduate, faculty, local area populations

3.Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation,
teaching, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate appropriately within and outside of the library.

4.Experience working collaboratively with multiple constituencies, including, but not limited to
students, instructional faculty, university staff, outside community, vendors, and administrative
peers. Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
5.Experience applying the core principles of research methods (qualitative and quantitative).

6.Strong familiarity with academic library resources, including databases, data sets OERs,
government documents, and gray literature.

7.Familiarity of academic library best practices in the areas of reference, instruction, research,
and information literacy services.

8.Ability to understand, articulate and advocate for services and collections that support the
specialized information needs of undergraduate, graduate, research faculty, instructional faculty, first-generation, and upper-level undergraduate academic library users.

9.Ability to meet library faculty standards for job performance, scholarship, service, and
professional development at the Librarian Associate Professor rank. (see document Guidelines
for Appointment, Promotion and Retention of Library Faculty).

Desired Qualifications:

1.An earned Ph.D./ Ed.D. or its foreign equivalent

2.Seven or more years of recent, fulltime experience working as a librarian leader in a complex
library organization with progressive duties and responsibilities.

3.Academic library experience.

4.Aptitude for detailed work in addition to strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Experience with annual budget planning, tracking and implementation.
Creativity in problem solving and enthusiasm for self-directed study.

5.Awareness of information technologies that affect access to, and preservation of, scholarly
information.

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
learning management systems such as D2L.

7.Experience in working with multicultural and international student groups.

8.Experience working in a shared governance environment.

Kennesaw State University Information

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 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!jR-np8T2IcDXHALyD3Fk8f_u7IAkAPZPMYktsB1zjGRk339oIejXVyvxu4IWWvt3UvmEow$ .  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.


Application



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Benefits



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:



  *   Support for professional organizational memberships
  *   Funding for travel and conferences
  *   Mentoring program for new librarians
  *   Participation in a professional development writing group
  *   Tuition waivers at University System of Georgia institutions
  *   Opportunities for continuous professional development
  *   Financial assistance for relocation









[Kennesaw State University]
Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., Ed.S., M.L.I.S.
Associate Dean of the KSU Library System and Librarian Professor of Library Science
KSU Library System
385 Cobb Ave NW
Room 134, MD 1701
Kennesaw, GA 30144
p: 470-578-6199<tel:4705786199>
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