Georgia Highlands College welcomes applications for a Reference & Instruction Librarian for our campus in Cartersville, Georgia.

To apply, please visit https://ghc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2109

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	The Georgia Highlands College Libraries seek a highly-motivated Reference and Instruction Librarian with strong interpersonal and teaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to superior customer service. The successful candidate will participate as an integral member of the library and college testing team across all GHC Campuses, with a focus at the Cartersville Campus Library. The position is a full-time 12 month non-tenure track faculty appointment.
Key Qualifications	The candidate must have: an ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science; exceptional teaching skills with a focus on information literacy; strong web page creation skills; knowledge of integrated library automation systems; familiarity with electronic information resources; and a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
Key Responsibilities	The successful candidate will: provide reference and instruction services in-person and online; create web-based assignment and research guides; develop collaborative ongoing relationships with faculty, students and staff to support teaching, learning and research; assist in collection development; and provide circulation services, including facilitating GIL Express and inter-library loan transactions; support activities in the college testing area. This position primarily serves the Cartersville Campus of Georgia Highlands College, located in Cartersville, Georgia, and may provide as-needed services to other Georgia Highlands College locations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	• Knowledge of current and emerging trends and practices in academic library management, services and technology • Knowledge of college testing standards, tools, and methodologies • Knowledge of college purchasing policies • Knowledge of web design principles • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices • Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of personnel • Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions • Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports • Skill in oral and written communication
Special Instructions To Applicants	Applicants, please attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
Application Deadline	Position open until filled. Applications will be screened as received.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions related to this position.

Thanks,

Elijah

Elijah Scott, MA, MS
Dean of Libraries, College Testing, and Curriculum Innovation
Georgia Highlands College
706-295-6318
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www.highlands.edu