Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce is hiring: Librarian - Reference

Librarian - Reference and Instruction

Employer: Georgia Highlands College (GHC)

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus

Job ID: 287053

Employment type: Full Time, Regular

Job Summary: This 12‑month tenure‑track faculty position is responsible for providing information literacy instruction, reference services, and comprehensive library operations at Georgia Highlands College Libraries. The position is on‑site only and engages in teaching/librarianship, service, research, and scholarship while adhering to faculty expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver information literacy instruction through one‑shot sessions, embedded courses, and for‑credit classes.
• Provide reference and user services face‑to‑face and virtually to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Promote library services and college programs to students, faculty, staff, and community members through outreach and marketing initiatives.
• Participate in the library liaison program serving as primary contact for assigned academic schools.
• Assist with student advising activities.
• Maintain the currency and relevancy of library collections, identifying areas for development aligned with institutional needs.
• Locate and create digital content supporting instruction and curricular initiatives.
• Provide technical support for library and college‑wide technologies and systems.
• Participate in institutional and community initiatives, including library committees, consortia work, college committees, assessment activities, and faculty governance.
• Collect and analyze statistics regarding GHC library usage.
• Stay current with trends and scholarship in library science, teaching and learning, and higher education.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for library programs and service.
• Contribute actively to learning and teaching communities at GHC and within the profession.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association.
• Experience or educational preparation in archives.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Proposed Salary

Salary range: $48,000 – $50,000. This is a fully benefitted position.

Required Documents To Attach

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Current knowledge of library and information science trends and practices.
• Knowledge of higher education best practices.
• Understanding of emerging library technologies and consortia arrangements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu. Technical support is available at the USG Service Desk: (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu.

U.S. Office of Civil Rights: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. USG supports Freedom of Expression per Board Policy 6.5 freely available online.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, a satisfactory credit check if applicable, and verification of credentials and employment history.

Benefits and Values

GHC offers a full benefits package and upholds USG core values—Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6328474.