Public Services Librarian (Librarian I) (Hybrid)

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277699

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Atlanta, Georgia

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About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation.

We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.

Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths.

The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts.

Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security.

Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do :

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.
• Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good;
• breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible;

and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the Georgia Tech Library

The Georgia Tech Library is a member of the University System of Georgia library consortia, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL).

The Georgia Tech Library has a unique and progressive service model that relies heavily on technology and electronic formats.

Electronic resources account for 79% of our overall content, 98% of the Library's content expenditures and 99% of our content usage and the majority of our print collections are held in a high-density, climate-controlled storage facility in collaboration with Emory University Libraries.

The GT Library works to fulfill the mission and vision of Georgia Tech and is committed to supporting the Institute's new Strategic Plan.

The leadership orchestrates our efforts to ensure and maintain a positive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Library (https : / / library.gatech.edu / ) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a an innovative and experienced professional to lead the staff in the Public Services Department.

The Public Services Librarian oversees a diverse and talented team (made up of 21 full-time professional staff members and 15 student assistants) who support and communicate library resources and services to customers and provide 24 / 7 in-person and virtual reference service, access service, and technology support.

Public Services plays a vital role for the library and the institution in providing access to library resources in support of student success, instructional support, research, and other public interests using a progressive service model.

This librarian supervises and works with department staff to implement the Library's strategic vision and guide the development and implementation of services and initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of students and faculty.

This position will serve as the day-to-day and operational lead for the Public Services department with 10 direct reports, including supervision of a Public Services Manager with 11 direct reports.

Position reports to the Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives. The Public Services Librarian must be committed to meeting the Georgia Tech community's unique need for innovative, cutting-edge, and collaborative solutions to its library and resource needs.

Worksite location is Atlanta, GA and hybrid.

This is a 12-month faculty position with an effort distribution of 80% librarianship, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service to the library profession.

Up to two (2) years credit for previous professional experience may be given at the time of employment, in which case such credit will be stated in the offer letter.

The Georgia Tech Library Faculty may enjoy flexible work schedules, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance.

This is not a remote position, but some teleworking hours is supported.

Responsibilities

80% Librarianship

• Plans, organizes, maintains and manages the day-to-day operations of the Public Services Department including circulation, stacks maintenance, reference, equipment loaning (Gadgets), reserves (including Course Reserves-Equipment), popular reading, multimedia recording studios, and customer support in a progressive 24 / 7 library service environment.
• Provide services to the GT community via service points (INFO Desk, phone / chat, ticketing) on a regular and as-needed basis.
• Provide direct supervision to 10 FTE staff employees. This includes supervision of a Public Services Manager with 11 FTE staff employees and 15 student workers.
• Manages budgets related to student hiring, equipment lending, professional development, and public services initiatives in collaboration with library leadership.
• In conjunction with departmental leadership, guides the Public Services department by setting departmental goals and assessing services and programs;

setting individual expectations and developing staff skills needed to deliver services; assessing staff development; and managing the day-to-day frontline service operations in person and virtually.

• Collaborates with Library Service Owners to develop, coordinate, and implement staff development workshops and other library related learning opportunities.
• Develop, communicate, document, and train staff on policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on public services process, policies, and workflows, and in support of the Library on projects, initiatives, committees, and more.

10% Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

According to expectations for library faculty members, contribute professionally through research, scholarship, and creative activities.

10% Service to the Library, Institute, and LIS Profession

• Foster positive relations with faculty, students, and staff and promote the Institute and Library's commitment to the Georgia Tech values.
• Serve on library and university committees as assigned.
• Contribute to the profession through service to professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy will be filled at the rank of Librarian I.

Librarian / Archivist I. This is an entry-level rank. Individuals are not permitted to remain at this rank permanently. A Librarian / Archivist I must submit their dossier for promotion review, at the latest, by the end of their fourth year of service at Librarian / Archivist I rank at Georgia Tech Library.

Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and / or in the appropriate area of specialization.

Additional expertise and / or experience may be required for specific positions. Up to two (2) years credit for previous professional experience at this level may be given at the time of employment, in which case such credit must be stated in the offer letter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in student-facing academic library services.
• Progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing a team through cultivating a culture of coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in higher education and new developments in public services, particularly in innovations around student access, equipment lending, and affordability.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, facilitate internal communication, and coordinate efforts across library departments.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo Systems.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment.
• Instruction and / or training experience.
• The ability to promote a welcoming educational / work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written and oral communications skills.

Proposed Salary

This is a benefits-eligible position with a minimum salary of $67,498 commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, and a 500-1,000-word statement discussing your philosophy on the ethics of leadership, and the names and contact information for at least three references.

Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files.

Contact Information

For additional information about this appointment, please contact John Mack Freeman [email protected]

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.

To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and / or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here : https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre- employment background screening. http : / / policylibrary. gatech.

edu / employment / pre-employment-screening .