Systems and Digital Content Librarian

Description

Job Summary/Basic Function: Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is the 31st member of the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century four-year liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools. With a current enrollment of over 9,000 students, enrollment is projected to exceed 13,000 students within three years, including both residential and commuter students. Located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, GGC provides a student centered, technology-enriched learning environment. Gwinnett County (pop. 850,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education and information technology.

The Systems and Digital Content Librarian (SDCL) administers and provides dependable and high quality electronic information services, both on campus and remotely accessible, for the students, faculty, and staff of Georgia Gwinnett College. These information services include the library management system and specialized software used in libraries. The SDCL is responsible for coordinating library technology activities and services. This is a faculty position and as such will be expected to serve on college-wide committees and provide liaison and instructional support as needed. This position reports to the Library Assistant Dean.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains the library management system;
• Provides technical support and oversight of the Library's electronic services and data processes;
• Acts as primary technical contact for the Office of Educational Technology, Center for Teaching Excellence, GGC Webmaster, GIL, and GALILEO
• Creates documentation on various systems.
• Maintains policies and procedures for Georgia Gwinnett College Library information systems;
• Serves as the main library contact for the Georgia Gwinnett College Website;
• Designs, implements and maintains the library portal pages;
• Assists in managing library social media outlets;
• Provides graphics support for library;
• Assists with statistics gathering and reporting;
• Provides limited in-house computer support as needed in concert with the Office of Education Technology;
• Provides liaison and instructional support as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

Minimum Qualifications: Education:
ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science.

Required:

• Working knowledge of automated library procedures;
• Experience with all modules of Ex Libris' Voyager library management system;
• Experience using EZProxy;
• Experience managing remotely accessible databases;
• Experience working in a library consortium environment;
• Some familiarity with Microsoft Access and Oracle databases; some knowledge of SQL preferred;
• Familiarity with circulation and interlibrary loan procedures;
• Basic understanding of cataloging rules and MARC records;
• Experience in web design and maintenance;
• Demonstrated understanding of instructional technology;
• Working knowledge of basic reference sources and demonstrated familiarity with search strategies for a variety of electronic information resources, such as GALILEO, GIL, and the Internet;
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, other typical personal computer applications, and basic networking technology;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong service orientation