Reference & Instruction Librarian (Cochran Campus)

Job Title : Reference & Instruction Librarian (Cochran Campus)

Location : MGA Cochran

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 272112

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia.

MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus.

Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing reference, instruction and circulation services to students, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

Instruction (40%) -

Provides library instruction both in person and virtually to promote information literacy in all university disciplines; prepares and delivers presentations in physical and online classroom settings;

demonstrates the use of library sources and techniques.

Creates online content and / or subject guides

Other Duties (30%) -

Creates campus library signage and / or displays.

Serves, as assigned, as a discipline specific liaison librarian.

Integrates into the campus community by planning and / or participating in campus events and activities

Collaborates collegially with other librarians, faculty, and staff throughout the University and within the University System of Georgia.

Collects and distributes statistical data.

Assists with collection development.

Represents the library on assigned committees and at university and community events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Research Assistance (20%) -

Provides library reference services in-person and electronically for faculty, staff, students and the general public; assists in researching print and electronic sources;

and assists in acquiring information from external sources.

Circulation Duties (10%) -

Performs circulation desk duties; checks materials in and out; collects library fines and other fees; adds and edits student, faculty, staff and public user information to library records.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Completion of a Master of Library Science (MLS, MIS, or MLIS) degree from an ALA accredited university.

Required Experience

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of current trends in library services

Knowledge of library operations and procedures

Knowledge of university policies and procedures

Knowledge of electronic information resources

Knowledge of collection development principles

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs

Skill in decision making and problem solving

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

Skill in oral and written communication

Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships

Skill in providing quality customer services

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 .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.

O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.

471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.