[Fla-facrl] job opening - Systems Librarian

Thu Sep 19 13:32:09 EDT 2019

Position Title

Systems Librarian, Librarian Assistant 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!gkLovCWl2paalbqv4AF8BSjLgqVPC9l0972-OytCoR6KiD6u5wbf6Bx44jH-oc98HuUblg$  for the official advertising for EACH position.

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

Distinguishing Features of this Position:

The Kennesaw State University Library System invites applications from new librarians to serve
as a Systems Librarian. The Kennesaw State University Library System seeks a collegial,
dynamic, flexible, service-oriented, and collaborative entry-level librarian for this open position.
KSU is a multi-campus library system and this person is a member of the Department of
Resource Management inside the Technical Services Department, under the direct supervision of the Head of Systems.

This position will provide support for Alma (the KSU library system's ILS), the library's
webpage, the library's authentication system, library databases, and other library systems as
needed.

We seek a librarian who embraces the library's collaborative organizational culture and will
work to learn and develop professionally. The successful candidate will have a keen sense of the evolving role of the challenges of today's complex higher education library in the digital age.

This candidate will need to strive to provide innovation in the workplace, participate in data
driven decision-making and provide excellence in library services and collections. They will
work to provide support for student success by ensuring that library systems are maintained and enhanced for efficient access to library resources and virtual library support to assist in student success and meet the University's commitment to student recruitment, retention, progression, and graduation.

The home location for this position is the Marietta Campus; however, this individual will be
expected to spend time working at the Kennesaw 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 and weekends, as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

Librarianship (90 %)

1.Helps to update, maintain, and troubleshoot library online systems in partnership with other
members of the systems team.

2.Triages systems work, including maintenance issues and enhancement or implementation
projects.

3.Collaborates with Kennesaw State University's UITS department and the University System of
Georgia's GALILEO support staff in order to enhance library systems for student success.

4.Serves as an undergraduate faculty liaison. Performs subject specific professional work
including library instruction to undergraduate students, faculty outreach, and collection
development.

5.Provide research assistance (in person, via chat, or other communication modes) to students
and other members of the KSU community.

6.Utilize excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively within a
culturally diverse community of library users and colleagues.

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 activity with your supervisor at
appropriate rank. Contributes to the development of the library profession and/or subject-specific discipline through scholarship, presentations, and publications. Produce annual evidence that scholarship, research, and/or creative activity has been professionally published or shared.

Required Qualifications:

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

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

3. Aptitude for detailed work in addition to strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

4. Ability to meet library faculty standards for job performance, scholarship, service, and
professional development at the Library Assistant Professor rank.

5. Creativity in problem solving and enthusiasm for self-directed study.

6. Working knowledge of Office suite applications including spreadsheets.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience with the Ex Libris Alma.

2. Experience with Springshare products.

3. Experience with website maintenance and support, including HTML, CSS, and PHP.

4. Experience working in a consortia environment with a shared ILS.
Revised February 1, 2019

5. Experience in an academic library working in an online service-related position.

6. Experience working with other library systems, including ILLiad and Ares.

7. Experience with identity and access management services or a proxy server

8. Experience working collaboratively with multiple constituencies, including, but not limited to
students, instructional faculty, university staff, and librarian peers. Ability to function effectively
in a team 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!gkLovCWl2paalbqv4AF8BSjLgqVPC9l0972-OytCoR6KiD6u5wbf6Bx44jH-oc9lu8REow$ .

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

Please go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu/__;!5Xm4_O-4tfk!gkLovCWl2paalbqv4AF8BSjLgqVPC9l0972-OytCoR6KiD6u5wbf6Bx44jH-oc98HuUblg$  for the official advertising for EACH position. This site will provide you with information for 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 facultyjobs at kennesaw.edu<mailto:facultyjobs at kennesaw.edu>.

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>
e: lgolianl at kennesaw.edu<mailto:lgolianl at kennesaw.edu>
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