Assistant Professor – Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian

Job no: 497878
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University’s Houston Cole Library invites applications for a tenure track position for Assistant Professor and Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian.

• Catalog materials as they are received, maintaining authority records and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Library’s catalog.
• Plan and implement policies and procedures addressing the needs of the Technical Services Department.
• Scan appropriate reviews and selection tools on an ongoing basis to identify potential additions to the collection.
• Regularly submit orders for materials to the Acquisitions Department.
• see collection management and development policies and processes, including subject assessments.

This nine-month, tenure track position offers an annual salary of $50,000.00
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Candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.

The preferred candidate will have previous experience in cataloging, RDA, and OCLC’s Connexion.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement.

As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values, and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page. Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.

More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences;
Business and Industry;
Education and Professional Studies;
Health Professions and Wellness;
Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.