students to work closely together and allows for engaged and mentored learning experiences.
The successful candidate will be an active and engaged member of ABAC Bainbridge. The candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the library, advising on library needs including collection development, and providing library instruction: including online tutorials, in person and in class instruction, and one-on-one research coaching - both in person and online. This position will work with the AVP for Student Success to coordinate Academic Support and serve as a point-of-contact for assisting with reasonable accommodations at ABAC Bainbridge, including course registration, testing, and tutoring.
The individual hired will:
- Manage the daily operations and services of the ABAC Bainbridge Library branch.
- Guide and manage a part-time employee and institutional student workers.
- Provide reference services for patrons of the Bainbridge Library.
- Cover library instruction for any requesting class, ensuring instruction adheres to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy guidelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for reasonable accommodations, assisting Academic Support with course registration, tutoring, and testing services.
- Facilitate testing accommodations by providing students with a designated study room equipped with a computer and security camera and monitoring the video feed as necessary.
- Assist with collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, and reference duties.
- Participate in Library 2.0 services across campus including managing social media, website, calendars, email, and online help/tutorials.
- Promote library awareness across campus.
Minimum Qualifications: Master of Library Science or Master of Library Information Systems from an accredited American Library Association (ALA) graduate program; One to three years working in a library setting with knowledge of library processes; Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed. Strong computer and technology skills.
Finalists are subject to a criminal background check. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest not to exceed two pages, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references at:
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.
