GIL / GALILEO Systems Librarian Job at University of Georgia in Griffin

GIL / GALILEO Systems Librarian

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Posting Details

Posting Number F2483P

Working Title GIL / GALILEO Systems Librarian

Department Libraries-Galileo

About the University The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA Libraries advance the University’s mission by providing access to recorded knowledge and supporting teaching and research services. UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections and support the Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO). Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

Posting Type External

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Salary $65,000-$80,000. Offers will be commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Start Date 01 / 01 / 2026

Posting Date 09 / 23 / 2025

Location Athens Area

EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on USG values and Code of Conduct are available online.

Position Details

• Classification Librarian AC
• FLSA Faculty
• Rank Open Rank
• Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
• Minimum Qualifications An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science, or a relevant terminal degree.

Position Summary The University of Georgia Libraries seeks an innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of GIL / GALILEO Systems Librarian. This faculty Librarian position reports to the Manager of GIL / GALILEO Technical Support Services at the University of Georgia Libraries, Athens campus. This position will serve as a member of the GIL Team and act as the library subject matter and ILS workflow expert for the GIL team, and as liaison between GIL staff and GIL member libraries, working with all levels of library staff across the state in the identification and investigation of system issues and enhancements. This position participates in various state-wide groups engaged in specific development tasks related to ILS systems.

They will participate in professional activity and serve on library, university, and statewide committees and initiatives. This role will require close collaboration with colleagues at the Libraries and beyond. GALILEO stands for GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online, an initiative of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. GALILEO is an online library portal to authoritative, subscription-only information. GALILEO includes more than 2000 institutions among them are the universities and colleges of the USG and Technical College System of Georgia, along with Georgia K-12 schools and public libraries. GIL stands for GALILEO Interconnected Libraries, the integrated library management system for acquiring, cataloging, accessing, and circulating the collections of the USG institutions. GIL uses Ex Libris’ ILS software, hosted in the cloud. GIL Express borrowing is initiated through a union view. GIL applications support staff are located at UGA (supporting 27 USG institutions).

Additional Requirements Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian I, II, III, or IV. For more information about the requirements for the Librarian ranks, see the Guidelines for Librarian / Archivist Faculty Rank and Promotion : Guidelines.pdf .

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and / or Certification

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Percentage Of Time 100

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