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Associate University Librarian for Research Services -- Georgia State
University -- Georgia
Library: Associate University Librarian for Research Services. Georgia
State University (GSU) Library is part of a dynamic urban university in the
heart of Atlanta. GSU Library seeks a senior-level librarian to lead those
departments most directly involved in supporting the research needs of
faculty and students at this urban research university. As one of two
associate university librarians, the AUL for Research Services will lead
departments devoted to liaison services, and departments engaged in the
acquisition, cataloging, and management of the collections, including
development of the institution-wide digital repository. This position
will actively participate in collection budget management and provide
leadership in articulating the direction, balance and emphasis of
collections. The two AULs work in close association with the Dean of
Libraries to help the libraries evolve with the changing needs of scholars
and students while assuring the library's centrality in the university.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be a leader who has a
thorough understanding of the research process and scholarly communication,
as well as a comprehensive vision of the roles of paper and digital
collections, and of professional library assistance in enriching the
research environment of the university. Direct reports to the AUL for
Research Services include the heads of the Acquisitions, Catalog and
Liaison Services departments, Collection Development, and the Digital
Technologies Librarian. Within those departments are also Interlibrary
Loan and Collection Management. The AUL for Learning and Technology
Initiatives, leads the departments devoted to library technologies and
general public services including Access Services, the Learning Commons,
which encompasses Reference and Instruction, and services focused on
undergraduate learning. Requirements: ALA-accredited or Georgia
BOR-approved master's degree in library science. Minimum seven years
'professional experience, five in an academic library, including
supervisory experience and a demonstrated understanding of the research
environment, collection development, and issues and practices in scholarly
communication. Demonstrated interest in scholarly and professional
activities. Preferred: Second advanced degree; experience with
liaison-like programs. Salary and rank: $65,000 minimum for 12
months, commensurate with the candidate's education and experience.
Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis. Submit cover
letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and
phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review
of materials will begin March 2, 2007 and continue until the position is
filled. Send materials to Human Resources Coordinator, University
Library, Georgia State University, 100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta,
Georgia 30303-3202. For more information please visit our Web site at
http://www.library.gsu.edu. Georgia State University is an equal
opportunity educational institution, affirmative action employer strongly
committed to cultural diversity.
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