Posting Number:

S08992P

Working Title:

Library Services Manager

Department:

CED-Visual Resources

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

College/Unit/Department website:

ced.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Part Time

Additional Schedule Information:

20 hours a week, M-F. The schedule will be determined on the needs of the library.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

08/12/2022

Open until filled:

No

Closing Date:

08/19/2022

Proposed Starting Date:

09/01/2022

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

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

UGA Statement:

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

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Classification Title:

Library Technical Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

.50

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Libraries, Archives, or CED fields preferred but not required.

Position Summary:

This position is hired and reports to the College of Environment and Design (CED). The Owens Library is a resource of the College of Environment and Design with its staff, collections, and space funded by CED.The Owens Library and Resource Center is a community-centered space that brings together the library and IT resources that support the varied design and research work of CED. Library and IT staff work collaboratively on the operations and direction of the Resource Center.Our print collection is comprised of 5000 volumes related to the built environment. Particular emphasis is placed on foundational and recent works in the fields of landscape architecture, plants and gardens, Georgia community design, urban planning, and historic preservation.The Owens Library collection is included in the state-wide ILS (Alma integrated library system). UGA Libraries provide cataloging, acquisitions, and circulation support for print items added to the Owens collection. Relevant online databases, electronic journal subscriptions, and eBooks are provided through the UGA Libraries. Instruction and reference support are provided by a UGA-funded librarian.Future directions for the Owens Library include digitization of pre-2000 theses and capstone projects, increasing the presence of CED faculty and student publication in ScholarWorksUGA (UGA’s institutional repository), digitizing and curating select items from the CED archives, and ideas brought by the new incumbent in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

- Experience with library or archival processes, management of projects, customer service, and understanding of fields covered by the College of Environment and Design.

Physical Demands:

Typical office demands, some lifting may be needed.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Integrate graduate assistants into the Owens library workflows:

• Assign projects
• Training on Owens processes
• Sharing daily oversight with Owens Resource Center Supervisor

Collection and services:

• Maintain collection policy and scope
• Provide front-line reference/research assistance, develop programs, etc
• Selection and purchasing of new materials based on input from the CED community.
• Review and deselection of materials to remove from the Owens collection
• POC for book donations, including determining the disposition of items
• Book displays and promotions

Percentage of time:

50

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate digitization projects

• Prioritize and assess collections for digitization
• Set workflows
• Pursue grants and other funding for digitization staffing (graduate or undergraduate)
• Coordinate with Digital Library of Georgia and Athenaeum and CED Technology Services.

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Collaborate with CED IT Director on daily management and operations of the Owens Library and Resource Center.
Convening the CED Library Advisory committee – semesterly or as needed

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assess Owens Library collections and use:

• Annual report to Dean
• On-going assessment of the efficacy of space and collections
• Participate in accreditation reports

Collaborate with UGA Libraries’ staff and librarians to provide comprehensive services to the college.

Percentage of time:

10

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Andra Walton

Recruitment Contact Email:

andra@uga.edu