Assistant Professor Head Librarian Curriculum Resource Center
Assistant Professor Head Librarian Curriculum Resource Center
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Job Description
Summary
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invites applications for a Head Librarian of the Curriculum Resource Center with faculty rank of Assistant Professor. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Special Collections (SC) within the University Libraries (UL) and is a full time twelvemonth renewable tenure track faculty rank appointment.
The SC Department is seeking an individual who is collaborative and has a passion for juvenile literature. As Head Librarian for the Curriculum Resource Center this person supervises develops administers and participates in all operations of the CRC and represents the CRC in various venues.
Information about Program and College
The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) is a collection of highquality materials for educators to use with learners in grades preK12. Awardwinning juvenile literature engaging curriculum materials and handson manipulatives provide valuable learning resources for educators to use with students. The unit consists of the head librarian a faculty librarian two classified staff and student assistants.
Bowling Green State University Libraries is a founding and active member of OhioLINK a consortium of 117 libraries at 88 institutions plus the State Library of Ohio. The University Libraries (UL) comprises general collections (housed within the William T. Jerome Library) in social sciences humanities and sciences; government documents; the Curriculum Resource Center; and is home to three nationally prominent special collections: the Browne Popular Culture Library; the Center for Archival Collections which includes the Historical Collections of the Great Lakes; and the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives. Additionally
the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository which serves BGSU and the University of Toledo is managed by the UL.
Bowling Green State University Libraries are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In support of an open and welcoming environment we believe that it is critical for every member of the library community to share the responsibility for equity and diversity. For more information on the UL diversity and inclusion efforts visit a Public University for the Public Good Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching research and creative activities BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas knowledge and achievements support the region state
and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs 17 doctoral programs and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research scholarship and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.
Guided by Forward BGSUs strategic plan the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth year in a row The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.Essential Functions
Supervises and evaluates two classified staff members.
Establishes unit goals and objectives and longrange plans in concert with the ULs strategic plan with assistance from the CRC faculty and staff.
Creates and monitors budgets for student personnel equipment and materials allocations.
Prepares annual reports and other assessments and evaluations of the unit operations programs and services as requested.
Working with CRC faculty/staff and UL colleagues establishes and maintains unit policies and
standards for processing materials.
Working with CRC faculty/staff approves the units web pages and social media productions and other promotional materials.
Works with faculty in the School of Education and Human Development and other relevant
departments to ensure that CRC collections and services meet the instructional and research needs of students and faculty.
May teach graduate or undergraduate courses in education or related field.
Identifies selects acquires and evaluates materials to maintain the relevance of the CRC collections.
Cultivates and maintains relationships with donors.
Participates in the daytoday work of CRC including circulation services and functional student supervision reference assistance and instruction.
Represents the CRC with other UL units and collaborates with others in areas of collection
development cataloging acquisitions systems reference instruction serials circulation and
document delivery.
Engages in scholarly activities and service to the profession as required of library faculty members.Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in library and information science from an ALAaccredited institution.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a library.
Knowledge of juvenile literature.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Experience with strategic planning and assessment of services and programs.
Experience with fundraising donor relations and outreach.
Experience teaching at a university level.
Degree in an education field and/or experience in a PreK12 setting.
Experience with the development assessment and effective stewardship of collections.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Additional Information
Application Materials Required
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three professional references
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for inperson interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided by December 14 2024.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidates experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information
Kay Carpenter at
Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex race veteranstatus disability age gender identity genetic information religion or sexual orientation compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University please callor email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
