The Zach S. Henderson Library invites nominations and applications for the position of Collection Development and Assessment Librarian. Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research institution. A residential university serving 16,425 students in Fall 2006, Georgia Southern's hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 121 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Position Description:Reporting to the Head of Collection and Resource Services, the Collection Development and Assessment Librarian provides leadership for the development of general library collections; works closely with library and campus faculty in collection analysis and evaluation; oversees a liaison program to determine collection needs of faculty and students; evaluates electronic and consortia purchases; works collaboratively on resource sharing and consortial opportunities; assists with initial product license negotiations; contributes to library budgeting, planning, and decision making; and provides reference assistance on a rotation basis. The position is a 12-month tenure-track appointment, and the minimum starting salary is $40,000 for assistant professor, $45,000 for associate professor.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited or Georgia Board of Regents approved MLS/MLIS
• For appointment at the assistant professor rank, one year experience in budgeting, collection development, and/or acquisitions in an academic or public library
• For appointment at the associate professor rank, minimum of 4 years successful professional experience in collection development or acquisitions in an academic or public library
• Demonstrated knowledge of major trends in scholarly communication
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Interest in and potential for meeting established promotion and tenure criteria

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with electronic products and licenses
• Experience providing effective reference assistance in an academic library
• Experience working with a diverse student body
• Supervisory experience
• For appointment at the associate professor rank: minimum of 5 years successful professional experience in collection development or acquisitions in an academic or public library; a record of innovation and improvement in collection development and assessment; sustained records of peer-reviewed presentations and/or publications, and of professional service at state, regional, or national levels

Screening of applications begins February 15, 2007, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is July 1, 2007.  A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; an original essay of two or three paragraphs on the applicant's approach to assessing library collections; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor.  Other documentation may be requested.  Applications may be made electronically.  Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities.  Applications should be sent to:

Charles Skewis , Search Chair (Search # 53826) Zach S. Henderson Library Georgia Southern University Post Office Box 8074 Statesboro, GA 30460-8074 Electronic mail: cskewis@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-681-5114

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu and http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/  Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond.  Georgia Southern University also seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution.  Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.