Job Information  

Job ID: 217156

Position #: 20010894

University Libraries, Reese Library, Summerville Campus

Reese Library of Augusta University invites applications for the position of Access Services Librarian at the faculty rank of Instructor. Working under the direction of the Associate Director of Reese Library, this full-time, non-tenure track faculty position has the primary responsibility of managing all aspects of the Access Services Department, including circulation, interlibrary loan, statistical reporting, policy adherence, and stacks maintenance within the broader context of the strategic plans and goals of the University Libraries as well as Augusta University.

The successful candidate will accomplish the following:

• Manage all aspects of the Access Services Department. Plan, develop, and enforce policies for Reese Library's Information Desk. Participate in collection development, including the weeding/withdrawal of items from the library’s general collection. Compile and report statistics for institutional, state, and national reports.

• Supervise a team of Library Assistants, Library Clerks, and Student Assistants. Act as a liaison to one or more academic/university units. Provide research assistance to faculty, staff, students, and library patrons seeking assistance, while maintaining high customer service standards. Create and maintain online research guides. Participate in the library instruction program by teaching classes in the liaison area, and other areas as needed. Actively engage in professional development by conducting scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility; disseminate research by contributing to appropriate professional literature and/or conferences. Engage in service to the libraries, the university, the community, and the profession, including serving on committees.

Intra-Institutional Responsibilities:

The Access Services Librarian will serve as liaison librarian to one or more academic units and will serve on library and institutional committees as a faculty member.

Extra-Institutional Responsibilities:

The Access Services Librarian is expected to be active professionally in local, regional, and national associations and to contribute to the professional literature.

Salary and Benefits:

This position has faculty rank and status (non-tenure track). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits include a competitive health package, Tuition Assistance Program, campus wellness facilities, Perks at Work discount program, Teachers’ Retirement System, and other retirement options. Support for professional development is also available.

Augusta is a vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Schools in the area are desirable and include several magnet schools. Augusta University is developing a new Cyber Institute in town in partnership with the local Army base. Augusta hosts the annual Masters Golf Tournament as well as an annual ironman competition. It also has a lively arts community and is the home of the Greenjackets minor league baseball team, an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Augusta is near other attractive communities to visit such as Atlanta, Savannah, Columbia, SC, and Asheville, NC.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Requirements         

• American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science. Experience working in Access Services, or equivalent training. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Prior experience in a supervisory role. Ability to work collaboratively in an academic community.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of current developments and trends in circulation, reserves, and interlibrary loan for academic libraries. Demonstrated commitment to professional development through scholarly research and through participation and leadership in professional associations. Experience serving diverse communities.

Conditions of Employment  

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review.  For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) in the form of original transcript(s).  Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

How To Apply        

In order to be formally considered for employment at Augusta University, applications must be submitted electronically and must include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and names of three professional references.

Please submit as one document at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty/.

Minimum Recruitment Period: 30 days

Augusta University Application/Recruitment Deadline: Open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity  

Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.    

Other Information     

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.  "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."   Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.