Assistant Professor - Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Division: University Libraries

Opening Date: 04/11/2024

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Number: BGSU00407

Department: University Libraries

Closing:

Summary

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invites applications for a Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian with faculty rank of Assistant Professor. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Library Teaching & Learning (LTL) within the University Libraries (UL) and is a full time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. The Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian will play a key role in managing the library's print and digital collections, while also actively contributing innovative ideas, making strategic decisions, and ensuring enhanced accessibility and discoverability of resources.

Bowling Green State University Libraries is a founding and active member ofhttps://www.ohiolink.edu/, a consortium of 117 libraries at 88 institutions plus the State Library of Ohio. The https://www.bgsu.edu/library.html (UL) comprises general collections (housed within the William T. Jerome Library) in social sciences, humanities, sciences and government documents; and is home to outstanding archival and special collections: the https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.html, the https://www.bgsu.edu/library/cac.html, the https://www.bgsu.edu/library/crc.html, and the https://www.bgsu.edu/library/music.html. Additionally, the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository, which serves BGSU and the University of Toledo, is managed by the University Libraries.

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 https://www.bgsu.edu/library/about/diversity.html

As 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. Supporting student success and outcomes, more than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across all majors, with nearly 80% holding terminal degrees in their field. BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, 57 master's programs and a significant number of certificate programs.

Guided by https://www.bgsu.edu/forward.html, the BGSU strategic plan, the University's research and creative activities have resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Committed to meeting workforce needs, BGSU is investing in in-demand academic programs. The University recently established a https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2020/06/bgsu-launches-school-of-nursing.html, https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2021/10/bgsu-launches-innovative-two-year-doctor-of-physical-therapy-program-the-only-of-its-kind-in-ohio.html, School of Engineering, School of the Built Environment and School of Aviation. As a national leader i