Technical Services Librarian/Instructor

Savannah State University•Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for Technical Services Librarian/Instructor of Library Science. This is a faculty rank, 12 month position which updates and enhances the webpage and has overall responsibility for the web presence; manages subscriptions to online and print resources, department liaison responsibilities, reference, and instruction services. Fosters and enhances communication with the library’s major stakeholders, implements plans and technology to improve access to resources; provides support for all systems as well as support for the educational goals of the institution and Library. Aides each department in the Library by creating and supporting tools for unit functions. Maintains access to resources for students, faculty and staff; creates and implements database driven applications. Ensures correct functioning of onsite technology, computers, servers, databases, and software. Provides bibliographic instruction classes; ensures maintenance of periodicals collection. Provides reference services to students, faculty and staff; participates actively in local, state and national library organizations. Some nights and weekends required. May be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefits program.

Requirements

Master’s degree ( ALA accredited program)
Proficient in (X) HTML , CSS , Javascript, SQL , and PHP
Familiar with usability and web standards, Relational Databases and library automation systems (especially Alma)
Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
Excellent communication skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the extended community
Experience in educational media, instructional technology, automated systems, distance learning, and library media
Background and/or credit check may be required

Responsibilities

Updates and enhances the webpage and has overall responsibility for the web presence
Manages subscriptions to online and print resources
Department liaison responsibilities
Reference and instruction services
Fosters and enhances communication with the library’s major stakeholders
Implements plans and technology to improve access to resources
Provides support for all systems as well as support for the educational goals of the institution and Library
Aides each department in the Library by creating and supporting tools for unit functions
Maintains access to resources for students, faculty and staff
Creates and implements database driven applications
Ensures correct functioning of onsite technology, computers, servers, databases, and software
Provides bibliographic instruction classes
Ensures maintenance of periodicals collection
Provides reference services to students, faculty and staff
Participates actively in local, state and national library organizations
May be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description