Job Details

Job Title: Cataloging Librarian
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 300125

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the cataloging of library materials and for managing the library’s bibliographic database.

Responsibilities

• Manages library cataloging operations. (70%)
  • Oversees the library’s cataloging system for books, serials, documents, and audio-video and other materials.
  • Oversees processing of approved library donations, including cataloging, evaluation for retention or disposal, and integration into the collection; manages weeding projects as assigned.
  • Performs original and copy cataloging to facilitate the identification, access, and use of library materials.
  • Manages cataloging department technology issues.
  • Supervises the work of any cataloging assistants.
  • Reports cataloging department annual statistics to the Dean.
• Provides support for other library functions. (20%)
  • Teaches University 1000 Class sections, Fundamentals of Information Literature, and one-shot sessions.
  • Upgrades bibliographic records.
  • Attends ALMA USG Institution Leaders meetings and GIL Cataloging Team meetings.
  • Serves as ALMA Institutional Lead
  • Attends library conferences, training, and workshops.
  • Provides support for library programs.
• Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
• Other duties may be asked, such as watching the Front Desk, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university.

Required Experience
More than two years of related experience required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter