Head of Technical Services (Librarian II, III, or IV)(On-site)

Job Title:Head of Technical Services (Librarian II, III, or IV)(On-site)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268529
About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the Georgia Tech Library

The Georgia Tech Library is a member of the University System of Georgia library consortia, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL). The Georgia Tech Library has a unique and progressive service model that relies heavily on technology and electronic formats. Electronic resources account for 79% of our overall content, 98% of the Library's content expenditures and 99% of our content usage and the majority of our print collections are held in a high-density, climate-controlled storage facility in collaboration with Emory University Libraries. The GT Library works to fulfill the mission and vision of Georgia Tech and is committed to supporting the Institute's new Strategic Plan. The leadership orchestrates our efforts to ensure and maintain a positive, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Library (https://library.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a an innovative and experienced professional to lead the librarians and staff in the Technical Services Department. Technical Services plays a vital role for the library and the institution in providing access to content owned or accessed by the library and encompasses Acquisitions, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan, and Reserves functional areas. This position would report directly to the Associate Dean for Content, Access, and User Services and represent the interests of the Technical Services Department as a whole by leading strategic initiatives related to improving access and discovery. This position is responsible for the overall administration and coordination of work and for establishing and implementing Technical Services policies, standards, and procedures. The position would serve as the department head with programmatic responsibility for functional areas and direct supervision of up to 3 non-tenure academic faculty and 8 Technical Services Associates. The leader of Technical Services must be committed to meeting the Georgia Tech community's unique need for innovative, cutting-edge, and collaborative solutions to the issues surrounding content acquisition, discovery, and access. Worksite location is Atlanta, GA.

This is a 12-month faculty position with an effort distribution of 50% administration, 30% librarianship, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service to the library profession. Up to two (2) years credit for previous professional experience may be given at the time of employment, in which case such credit will be stated in the offer letter. The Georgia Tech Library Faculty may enjoy flexible work schedules, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. This is not a remote position, but some teleworking hours is supported.

Responsibilities

Provide and improve library services and resources; enrich the research, learning, and scholarship of the Georgia Tech community through the following:

50% Administration

Lead department in the development of a shared vision and strategic direction for Technical Services operations.Align operations and workflows with strategic priorities.
Participate in long-range planning, working in collaboration with library leadership, library faculty and staff, and others to develop strategic opportunities supporting library Technical Services.
Advise the Associate Dean for Content, Access, and User Services concerning departmental matters.
Provide expertise and leadership to faculty and staff on Technical Services best practices, policies, and workflows.
Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate Technical Services faculty and staff.
Establish and maintain communication with department faculty and staff to facilitate the work and ensure communication of library activities and initiatives.
Lead projects and teams related to the discovery and access of Library content.
Provide leadership in pursuing new opportunities for resource management, access, and discovery and for the Library¿s involvement in national programs.
Collaborate with Technical Services Librarians and other GT Library colleagues to ensure a unified strategy for resource acquisition, discovery, delivery, and access of scholarly resources.

30% Librarianship

Ensure high quality, productivity, and adherence to standards for acquisitions, resource management, resource sharing, and course reserves.
Serve as the lead in exploring innovative tools and methods in streamlining processes for Technical Services workflows.
Coordinate the on-going identification and implementation of opportunities to improve service to stakeholder groups and increase efficiency within all Technical Services areas.
Develop, communicate, document, and train staff on policies and procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Technical Services process, policies, and workflows, and in support of the Library on projects, initiatives, committees, and more.

10% Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

According to expectations for library faculty members, contribute professionally through research, scholarship, and creative activities.

10% Service to the Library, Institute, and LIS Profession

Foster positive relations with faculty, students, and staff and promote the Institute and Library¿s commitment to the Georgia Tech values.
Serve on library and university committees as assigned.
Contribute to the profession through service to professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy will be filled at the rank of Librarian II, Librarian III, or Librarian IV. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines)

Librarian II

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.

• Evidence of scholarship and/or evidence of service to the librarian profession.

• 5 years of professional experience.

Librarian III

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.

• A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating significant contributions to the librarian/archivist profession.

• 10 years of professional experience.

Librarian IV

• Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master's degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.

• A strong record of scholarship and service demonstrating the highest standards of professional contributions to the librarian profession and are recognized widely by peers.

• 15 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in cataloging, electronic resource management, or a related field in an academic library setting.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing a team through cultivating a culture of coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in higher education and new developments in Technical Services, particularly the management of library content in support of teaching, scholarship, and research.
• Ability to lead departmental change, engage in big picture thinking and build consensus around a strategic vision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, facilitate internal communication, and coordinate efforts across library departments.
• Strong knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards (e.g., MARC21, RDA) and/or acquisitions and electronic resource workflows.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo Systems.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment.
• Instruction and/or training experience.
• ILS system migration experience.
• The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment.
• Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written and oral communications skills.

Proposed Salary

This is a benefits-eligible position with a minimum salary of $90,500 plus an administrative stipend, commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, and a 500-1,000-word statement discussing your philosophy on the ethics of leadership, and the names and contact information for at least three references.

Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files.

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Karen Glover, Associate Dean for Content, Access, and User Services: karen.glover@library.gatech.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our university's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. M

ore information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).