certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia (UNG) is currently accepting applications for the position of Reference Services Librarian. This is a 12-month, full-time tenure track position. Position will require occasional travel between campuses.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deliver, and market library instruction classes, workshops, and research consultations.
- Create learning objects and instructional materials. Collaborate with faculty and committees in achieving information literacy learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with faculty and teaching staff in library instruction.
- Conduct library collection development and management in assigned subject areas.
- Provide reference, circulation, and general assistance for students, faculty, staff, and the community at the Dahlonega Campus Library and remote assistance as needed.
- Participate in scholarship and professional development through publications, research, workshops, and webinar attendance, and/or presentations.
- Represent the library and/or university at campus, local, state, regional, and/or national meetings and conferences.
- Work with campus partners across multiple units through service on committees and/or holding office.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Superior knowledge of library resources
- High level of competence with computers, integrated library systems, and instructional technologies, and ability to adapt to changing technologies quickly
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong commitment to teaching and to students
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Capable of dealing professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the community
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of academic library experience preferred.
- Background in classroom, online, or other library instruction is preferred.
- Experience with library content management systems (e.g. Springshare) is preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, and one - two page Academic Librarianship Philosophy Statement
Contact Information for Three Professional References
