Discovery Services Librarian

Full-time Job Announcement

Position: Discovery Services Librarian

Location: Athens Campus

Department: Division of Academic Affairs

Reports to: Director of Library Services

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.

Deadline to Apply: January 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Provide access to the library's electronic resources, catalog the library's print materials, and maintain holding information in OCLC.
• Supervise circulation and provide reference services to patrons.
• Review, select, interview, train, and schedule FWS assistants.
• Manage evening library operations.
• Work with various vendors to resolve any access issues that arise.
• Add, update, or delete portfolios for electronic collections on a monthly basis.
• Set up and run jobs in the library automation system to ensure various functions operate smoothly.
• Manage OpenAthens to ensure electronic resources authenticated properly for remote access.
• Manage interlibrary loan services using OCLC.
• Create and maintain Local Data Records for serials in OCLC from all campuses and centers in order to contribute ATC holdings to the GOLD Union List.
• Manage metadata creation and enrichment processes to enhance the accuracy and relevance of search results.
• Design analytics related to the library management system and services
• Teach library instruction session face-to-face and virtually.
• Provide reports to the Director of Library Services as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution *and* Two (2) years of experience in an academic library.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Librarian at a two-year post-secondary institution.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion and Worldshare Record Manager.
• Experience with data manipulation tools, such as MarcEdit.
• Experience with OpenAthens.

To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to [email protected] .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Jessica Felts, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081 [email protected] ; Sherri Heath, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, [email protected] , 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, [email protected] , 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.