Assistant Professor – Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian

Overview

Job no: 497878

Work type: Faculty 9-Month

Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)

Categories: Faculty

Institution: Jacksonville State University

Library Faculty Position — The Jacksonville State University’s Houston Cole Library invites applications for a tenure-track position for Assistant Professor and Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian. The Assistant Professor and Cataloging and Collection Development Librarian in Library Services has primary responsibilities of cataloging materials as they are received, maintaining authority records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Library’s catalog, and planning and implementing policies and procedures that address needs of the Technical Services Department.

This position also scans appropriate reviews and selection tools on an ongoing basis to identify potential additions to the collection, regularly submits orders for materials to the Acquisitions Department, and oversees the collection management and development policies and processes including the subject assessments. This nine-month, tenure-track position has an annual salary of $50,000.00.

• Catalog materials as received and maintain authority records to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Library catalog.
• Plan and implement policies and procedures for the Technical Services Department.
• Scan reviews and selection tools to identify potential additions to the collection.
• Submit orders for materials to the Acquisitions Department.
• Oversee collection management and development policies and processes, including subject assessments.

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Preferred: experience in cataloging, RDA, and OCLC’s Connexion.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts for consideration. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU serves a diverse student body and offers a wide range of programs. The university emphasizes learning-centered education and global engagement.

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• Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.

Application materials should include a cover letter, resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applications were advertised on Oct 24, 2025, and the posting information reflects that timeline.