Librarian I or II, Owens Library and Resource Center Manager Job at Inside Highe

Overview

Librarian I or II, Owens Library and Resource Center Manager

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Responsibilities

• Leads and manages acquisitions activities within OLRC, overseeing the procurement of materials in various formats, such as print and digital books, monographic series, streaming video, and other resources.
• Designs and implements effective workflows incorporating current technologies and standards.
• Applies knowledge of professional best practices while staying current with trends in acquisitions, scholarly publishing, and academic librarianship, adapting strategies as needed.
• Supports collections budget management by maintaining accurate acquisitions data and ensuring responsible resource stewardship.
• Assists with fiscal transactions related to the budget and develops expenditure data to inform collection development decisions.
• In collaboration with CED faculty, staff, and leadership, hires, trains, and evaluates student employees while coordinating workflows and ensuring clarity of responsibilities.
• Sets performance goals aligned with Library objectives and communicates them effectively.
• Develops training workshops on acquisition processes for team members and other library staff.
• Collaborates with vendors and publishers to negotiate favorable terms with regard to price, accessibility, and more. Fosters strong working relationships.
• Resolves issues related to orders, receiving, and payments with vendors.
• Works closely and collaboratively with Collections Coordinators, User Services, Cataloging, Discovery and Digital Services, the Special Collections Library, and other library departments, demonstrating flexibility and cooperation.
• Engages in library-wide planning and governance, contributing effectively to a collaborative decision-making environment.
• Pursues research and scholarly endeavors to advance knowledge and contribute to the field. Participates in relevant local, national, and state-wide professional organizations.

Additional Duties

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience and Competitive Details

Application Instructions

Special Instructions To Applicants : Attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, a writing sample, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. Preference is given to materials submitted by August 30, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Additional Information

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. More details on USG core values and policies are available online.

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