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________________________________ From: UTK School of Information Sciences [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cortez, Edwin Michael Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 3:32 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [UTKSIS-L] FW: Collection Management- Gainesville State College ________________________________ From: Dana Hettich [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 3:20 PM To: Cortez, Edwin Michael Subject: Collection Management- Gainesville State College Good Afternoon, We have the following position available at GSC and would greatly appreciate it if you post this to your college listserv. Thank you. Yours, Dana Collection Management Librarian Faculty Position (Tenure-Track) Gainesville State College invites applications for this twelve month Library position at its Gainesville Campus, beginning July 1, 2008. Duties and Responsibilities: * In coordination with the Electronic Services Librarian and the library divisional liaisons, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the libraries' collections which anticipate curricular needs and changes in scholarly communication * Participate in the Libraries Instruction program which includes teaching for-credit research strategy courses (RSCH1501, RSCH1502) for 5-6 credit hours per year, conducting general library instruction workshops and serving as an academic advisor * Serve on the Gainesville Campus as the library liaison to the Social Sciences and Education & Wellness Divisions * Provide reference and circulation assistance at the Information Help Desk about 7 hours per week * Serve on College, University System, and/or community committees * Interact with the College's community through professional service and involvement of students * Participate in appropriate professional development activities Qualifications: * ALA-accredited MLIS * Successful collection development and teaching experience * Understanding of and commitment to the implementation of diverse instructional techniques * Willingness to integrate instructional technology into the classroom. Experience in using WebCT or other eLearning classroom management software a plus * Commitment to client-centered service * High level of competency with computers * Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities * Effective oral and written communication skills * Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships * Second Masters Degree preferred Salary/Rank: 35,000-42,000 (depends upon qualifications and experience) The College: Gainesville State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is comprised of two campuses with a total enrollment of over 7,700 students. The original campus in Oakwood is adjacent to the interstate network forty-five miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The Oconee campus, located in Oconee County near Athens and the University of Georgia, enrolls over 2,250 of the College's students. The College is committed to teaching, service, professional development, and campus diversity. For additional information, see the College homepage at http://www.gsc.edu/. The Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications; a resume; unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required of those chosen for an interview); the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references; and a Gainesville State College Faculty Application form (found at www.gsc.edu/www/hiring/faculty.htm ) to: Library Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, Gainesville State College, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, Georgia 30503 Application deadline: To be assured of review, application materials must be received or post marked by April 15, 2008. Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Gainesville State College, as determined by Gainesville State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Gainesville State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Dana Hettich Assistant Professor Collection Development Librarian Gainesville State College You will make all kinds of mistakes: but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce you cannot hurt the world or even seriously distress her. -- Winston Churchill