Assistant Director of Resource Management and Discovery Librarian
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration
Assistant Director of Resource Management and Discovery Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor
Job : 296432
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About UsFor more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro‑Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students.
Our high‑impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world‑class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.
Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student‑centered, research‑driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.
Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024‑2025. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
The KSU Libraries are committed to supporting and furthering Kennesaw State University's mission of being a student‑centered, research‑driven, and nationally prominent, R2 university. University Libraries (UL) collaborates with academic colleges and support units to foster research and academic success for KSU students, staff, faculty, and researchers. UL are uniquely positioned to serve not only the KSU campus community, but also the greater metro Atlanta area and beyond through outreach, programming, instruction, and academic resources.
The University Libraries carefully cultivate resources, services, and spaces that enhance teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative endeavors for our users.
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve‑month, non‑tenure track Assistant Director of Resource Management and Discovery Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor faculty position in the University Libraries with a preferred start date of July 2026. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia and will work in the Resource Strategy and Management Unit of the University Libraries.
Responsibilities- Responsible for the unit program management for eResources, cataloging, collection management, and systems
- Closely monitor the new and renewed resources and ensure best practices in discovery
- Serve as next‑level elevation for concerns relating to the overall discovery, troubleshooting, and usability of library resources
- Stay apprised of USG Consortium Cataloging, ERM, and discovery policies, procedures, problems, and discussions
- Meet with team members routinely and communicate upwards any causes for concerns or new resources of note
- Participate as a member of unit leadership and contribute to the development of unit goals, objectives, policies, procedures and service standards
- Develop and maintain partnerships with KSU units, departments, centers, etc.
- Engage in service to University Libraries, the campus, and/or the profession
- Participate in scholarship, research, and/or creative activity. Contribute to the development of the library profession and/or…
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