Position Announcement: Georgia College & State University Neil Scott 31 Aug 1998 13:42 UTC
Assistant Director for Information Acquisition and Organization in the Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University Russell Library is the center of research activities at GC&SU. Library resources include over 175,000 volumes, 1,100 periodical subscriptions, and extensive microform holdings. Approximately 4,000 government documents are added annually. The Library also houses the Flannery O'Connor Collection, University Archives, and other Special Collections. Primary access to the library catalog, periodical indexes and full-text periodical databases is provided via GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online), a state-wide library system. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Establishes policies and procedures for the Information Acquisition and Organization (Technical Services) unit. Supervises daily activities of acquisition, cataloging, serials, and processing. Assists the University Librarian in monitoring the Library's budget and expenditures. Participates in Library governance as a member of the Library Management Council. Oversees a staff of three professionals, two paraprofessionals, and students. Supervises the processing and handling of gift materials. Serves as a library liaison. Prepares statistical and narrative reports as needed. Some reference service required. Reports to the University Librarian. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS, 3-5 years of progressively more responsible library experience; broad knowledge of and experience in cataloging, OCLC or other bibliographic utility. Supervisory experience. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED: Second masters. Experience in migrating to another system. Experience in an academic setting. RANK AND SALARY: The 12-month appointment holds faculty rank, dependent upon qualifications. Minimum salary is $39,000. Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, and mandatory participation in the state Teacher's Retirement System or optional retirement system, 21 days vacation, 12 holidays, and 12 days sick leave. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct. 1 or until position is filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required prior to interviewing), names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Mr. Neil Scott AD for IAO Search Committee Chair Campus Box 043 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA 31061 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Visit the Russell Library at : http://library.gcsu.edu .................................................................... R. Neil Scott, MLS/MBA * Professor & Associate Director for Library Operations and Administrative Services * Georgia College & State University , CBX 43 * Milledgeville, GA 31061 * Tel (912) 445-5573 FAX: (912) 445-6847 * E-MAIL: nscott@mail.gac.peachnet.edu *Visit the Russell Library at: http://library.gac.peachnet.edu .................................................................... ** GC&SU: "The Public Liberal Arts University of Georgia **