Librarian I or II, Owens Library and Resource Center Manager
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2435P Working Title Librarian I or II, Owens Library and Resource Center Manager Department CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
About the College/Unit/Department:
UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides Masters of Historic Preservation, Masters of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Environmental Ethics, Cultural Landscapes, and Historic Preservation. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. Learn more about the College of Environment and Design at www.ced.uga.edu.
About the City of Athens: Athens is a vibrant college town filled with creative energy. The city is located along the North Oconee River in Clarke County, in northeast Georgia, just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only a few hours’ drive from the Atlantic coast. In 1801, it was chosen as the site of Georgia’s first state college and named Athens after the city in Greece.
Nicknamed the Classic City, Athens is best known for great music, a happening food scene, and, of course, the Georgia Bulldogs, winners of the 2021 College Football National Championship. In the spring, the city’s Twilight Criterium, one of the country’s largest cycling events, attracts both cyclists and spectators. Athfest, a local music festival held on outdoor stages and in venues around town, takes place each summer, and the Hot Corner Festival celebrates the African American business community and culture each June. On autumn Saturdays, the town swells as football fans flock to cheer on the University of Georgia Bulldogs. In recent years the town is becoming known around the Southeast as a beer destination, complete with great breweries like Creature Comforts and Terrapin. Filled with historic architecture and home to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens is a unique blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture.
In 1990, the city of Athens and Clarke County combined to form a unified government. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the top three employers include the University of Georgia, Piedmont Regional Healthcare System, and the Athens-Clarke County School District. With more than 12,000 enrolled students, the Athens-Clarke County School District is proud to serve a diverse population across 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, as well as an early learning center and community career academy.
College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary $45,000-$52,500 for 75% time Anticipated Start Date 12/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/22/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should 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. The University of Georgia Libraries and CED wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required, and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by August 30, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Librarian AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type None (position not eligible for annual contract) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
A relevant terminal degree, such as a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Master of Historic Preservation (MHP), or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), is required.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, the CED Librarian plays a key role in directing the Owens Library and Resource Center (OLRC). OLRC is a community-centered space that brings together library and IT resources that support the varied design and research work of CED faculty, staff, and students. Library and IT staff work collaboratively on the operations and direction of the OLRC.
Our print collection is comprised of 5000+ volumes related to the built environment. Particular emphasis is placed on foundational and recent works in the fields of landscape architecture, plants and gardens, Georgia community design, urban planning, and historic preservation.
The ORLC collection is included in the state-wide ILS (Alma integrated library system). UGA Libraries provide cataloging, acquisitions, and circulation support for print items added to the Owens collection. Relevant online databases, electronic journal subscriptions, and ebooks are provided through the UGA Libraries.
The position includes student support in the form of Instruction and reference support. The successful candidate will enthusiastically provide research and editorial support for students, particularly as related to thesis and practicum writing.
Future directions for the Owens Library include ongoing digitization of pre-2000 theses and capstone projects, increasing the presence of CED faculty and student publications in ScholarWorksUGA (UGA’s institutional repository), digitizing and curating select items from the CED archives, and ideas brought by the new incumbent in this position.
Duties And 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.
Salary and Benefits: Salary ranges at 75% time from approximately $45,000-$52,500. UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members with an annual professional development allotment of $2,800. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission via USG’s Tuition Assistance Program , generous paid relocation, 21 days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and 13.
Additional Requirements
Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian I or II. For more information about the requirements for the Librarian ranks, please see the Guidelines for Librarian/Archivist Faculty Rank and Promotion: https://www.libs.uga.edu/sites/default/files/admin/Guidelines.pdf
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
Background in library or archival processes, management of projects, customer service, and understanding of the disciplines covered by the College of Environment and Design.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Understanding of Integrated Library Management Systems, such as ExLibris Alma or FOLIO
• Ability to effectively supervise, mentor, and support professional growth among library staff.
• Familiarity with data/metadata formats and standards used in libraries, such as COUNTER or MARC
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power BI and Microsoft productivity tools
• Ability to successfully navigate issues relating to copyright, fair use, and rights management.
• Demonstrated understanding of trends in open access to scholarly materials and publishing services.
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail
Physical Demands
Typical office setting. lifting up to 20lbs – books
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• Integrate graduate assistants into the ORLC library workflows
• Assign projects
• Train students and support staff on ORLC processes
• Oversee collection and services
• Maintain collection policy and scope
• Provide front-line reference/research assistance, develop programs, etc.
• Select and purchase new materials based in input from the CED community.
• Review and deselection of materials to remove from the Owens collection
• Be the POC for book donations, including determining disposition of items
• Create book displays and promotions
• Curate small exhibits in the ORLC display cases
• Collaborate with faculty to prioritize and assess collections for digitization, set workflows
• Pursue grants and other funding for digitization staffing (graduate or undergraduate)
• Coordinate with Digital Library of Georgia and Athenaeum and CED Technology Services
Percentage Of Time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
• Provide research support to CED students
• Provide writing skills development sessions/workshops for CED graduate students
• Offer office hours targeted at editorial support for graduate student writing
• Liaison with professional editors to offer outside writing support for students and faculty
• Coordinate with the Graduate administrator to understand the academic calendar, semester deadlines for thesis and practicum development, and offer coordinated, timely support to graduate students
Percentage Of Time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
• Collaborate with CED IT Director on daily management and operations of the Owens Library and Resource Center.
• Convene the CED Library Advisory committee – semesterly or as needed
Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
• Assess Owens Library collections and use
• Provide annual report to Dean
• Provide on-going assessment of efficacy of space and collections
• Participate in accreditation reports
• Collaborate with UGA Libraries’ staff and librarians to provide comprehensive services to the college.
Percentage Of Time 10
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