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Business Liaison/Librarian -- Georgia State University -- Georgia
Library/Business: The Georgia State University Library seeks a
committed and energetic business librarian to provide innovative teaching
and research support to the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, the
ninth largest business school in the United States with approximately 200
full-time faculty. The college includes the departments of Accountancy,
Managerial Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Marketing, Finance,
Health Administration, Real Estate, Hospitality, Risk Management and
Insurance, and International Business. U.S. News & World Report has
consistently ranked the college's business programs highly; the college is
ranked in the top 50 overall for undergraduate programs and the part-time
MBA has placed in the top 10 for twelve years. For departments of
responsibility the librarian will develop collections in all formats. This
position reports to the Head of Liaison and Outreach Services.
Responsibilities: This position is one of a two librarian team
responsible for outreach to the Robinson College of Business. Each liaison
will be responsible for 4-6 departments that best match the liaison's
skills and expertise. The successful candidate will deliver quality,
in-depth reference and consultation services; develop library collections
in the assigned subject areas; promote the library and information
literacy; foster communication between the assigned departments and the
library. Liaison librarians assist with general reference service that
includes desk and virtual reference hours and are responsible for
occasional weekend and evening hours. As faculty members liaison
librarians serve on library committees and engage in scholarly activities.
Requirements: ALA-accredited or Georgia BOR-approved master's degree in
library science. Demonstrated ability and experience using
business-related bibliographic resources in a business resource center or
library. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience providing instruction or training. Knowledge of collection
development issues and trends. Preferred: Undergraduate or Graduate
degree in business or economics. Experience providing reference in an
academic library. Experience with collection development in the areas of
business, including selection of materials and management of a collection
budget. Demonstrated interest in scholarly and professional activities.
Salary and Rank: $40,500-$48,500 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 July 20, 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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