Job Opportunities

Position:

The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites applications for an energetic, flexible, and innovative professional to join the Information Services Department delivering user-centered library services to the academic community. The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top tier university and has several nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech Library & Information Center is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, and was awarded the 2007 Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award.

Responsibilities:

Delivers reference services in a robust Information Commons. Serves as the Mechanical Engineering subject liaison at the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta and as the Coordinator of Distance Learning Services.  This librarian provides outreach services to faculty and students in the School of Mechanical Engineering.  Develops and delivers curriculum-integrated instruction, is responsible for collection development in these areas, and performs other liaison activities.

This position also provides proactive and responsive coordination of the Library’s distance learning services. Works with colleagues in the Information Services Department, other library departments, and external units on campus to facilitate access to resources, promote services, and to develop and deliver instructional content to a growing global community of interdisciplinary distance learners. Evaluates service on an ongoing basis.

Some travel is required. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA accredited MLS. Candidates should have a strong commitment to outreach service; effective communication and presentation skills; ability to work independently and as a team member, and to assess and shift priorities in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. 

Preferred: Academic background and/or experience delivering information services in engineering; demonstrated leadership abilities; familiarity with the principles and services of distance learning.

Salary and Benefits:

Appointments will be made at the Librarian I (entry-level) or Librarian II level, based on qualifications and experience.  Minimum salary for Librarian I is $42,000.   Librarians are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured.  The benefits package includes 21 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options, and retirement options including TIAA/CREF.  Relocation Allowance supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources page to view the benefits package.

Environment:

The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 18,000 students (5,000 graduate) and over $350 million per year in research activity, is one of the nation's outstanding universities, with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech Library & Information Center, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute's instructional and research programs. The Library is a leader in library automation, participates in the statewide consortium, Galileo, and provides access to an increasing number of licensed electronic resources and digital collections. Georgia Tech provides a challenging environment that will engage creative leaders on the frontier of new ways to manage digital intellectual content. Through its dynamic team of librarians, archivists, and technologists, the Library’s Technology and Resource Services Division maintains the information resources and technologies used to support an exceptionally energetic academic enterprise. The Georgia Tech Library is also the 2007 recipient of the ACRL Excellence in Libraries Award, recognizing our many achievements in serving faculty and students in a 21st century environment.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 5 references to:

Sharon Baines, SPHR
HR Officer
Library and Information Center
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0900

Duties:

A key component of the GT Library’s mission is to be a leader in Innovative technology use and development. The Library's developing centers of excellence are in: 1) digital repositories and collections, 2) digital preservation, and 3) web-based information discovery and access. This position will maintain and develop the library’s strategic IT leadership strengths and seek new technological opportunities.

Position Summary: The Systems Analyst II provides intermediate level web development, testing, documentation, implementation, and maintenance for the Georgia Tech Library’s web-based digital programs. These applications are built primarily using open source software and emerging web technologies. Anticipate/investigate new trends in library technology so that we can respond quickly to changing user needs. Provide primary support for new initiatives such as scholarly communication, electronic publishing, and image databases, which includes technical support for digital preservation. Provide support for the Library’s institutional repository and the digital collections of the Georgia Tech Archives.

The Systems Analyst II will work with our partners on campus and in library consortia to share solutions to mutual challenges. Major Responsibilities: Facilitate access to digital archival and manuscript collections using technologies such as the Archivists' Toolkit, Fedora, DSpace, or other software. Provide support for the Archives' image database. Support the EPAGE publishing initiative, using Open Journal Systems and Open Conference Systems software. Provide enhancements and support for Library resources which use DSpace/Manakin, including SMARTech (Georgia Tech institutional repository), the Archives digital repository, and the Galileo Knowledge Repository. Perform additional related duties/projects as needed, involving web development for various library web sites needs.

Experience:

Three or more years of job related experience. Computer experience: Access, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/NT, UNIX/Linux, Dos, Mac and MS Office applications.

Required Skill Set: Development experience includes XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, and PHP. Prefer experience with Java, Ruby on Rails and SQL. Familiarity with UNIX, LINUX and Apache. The ability to apply collaborative communications technologies, open source tools and emerging web technologies and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with faculty, librarians and technical staff, as well as good customer service and communication skills. University and Library experience preferred.

Selection process will include a background screening.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hiring Range:

$44,330 - $56,500

Application Process:

Apply online at: https://ea.ohr.gatech.edu/default.asp
Job #: CEW7226