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About Us 
For 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://www.kennesaw.edu/.  

Location 
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. 

• Provide instruction in research and information literacy for both face-to-face and online classes.  
• Foster relationships with faculty to incorporate library instruction into courses in multifaceted ways   
• Develop and maintain digital or physical instructional materials to support subject disciplines and individual courses   
• Develop academic enrichment opportunities to support advanced student and faculty research   
• Develop and maintain partnerships with KSU units, departments, centers, etc. that support student and faculty research efforts and collection development. Support university research teams' activities and initiatives.    
• Maintain working knowledge of emerging trends in librarianship and advanced research support    
• 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 subject-specific discipline through scholarship, presentations, and publications.    

  
Because our libraries are open 7 days a week and in the evenings, this position will occasionally be required to work during these times to serve the needs of the students. This position will work on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.   
  
Required Qualifications   

• An earned terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, appropriate to a contemporary research-intensive library, such as an MLIS, or other related equivalent terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent is required at the time of hire.   
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills   
• A minimum of 1 year of instruction experience   

  
Preferred Qualifications   

• Experience working as a librarian in an academic library, related institution or equivalent experience.  
• Excellent presentation skills    
• A record of professional service   
• A record of developing scholarship within academic librarianship or a subject specialty   

  
Required Documents to Attach   

1. Curriculum Vitae   
2. Cover Letter   
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)   
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references   

Incomplete applications will not be considered.   
  
Apply Before Date   
Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by March 30, 2026.  
 
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Contact Information   
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kristina Clement, kclement19@kennesaw.edu.  
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.   
 
For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.  
 
USG Core Values 
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. 
 
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu. 

Background Check 
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.  Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.  Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. 

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process.  Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf 

 
 

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About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities)Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. 

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

 

Department Information

This position is for a daytime shift at the Johnson Library on the Marietta campus. The typical schedule during Fall and Spring Semesters is Monday-Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm

Job Summary

Provides service desk information support for KSU students, faculty, staff, and community members. Provides assistance with accessing library content and shared resources. Provides user account management and material circulation. Assists with technology, gathering and reporting statistics, provides building management, and ensures customer compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides excellent customer service to KSU students, faculty, staff, and the broader community
2. Proactively engages and assists library users with discovering and accessing library content and shared resources
3. Determines customer need through thoughtful inquiry
4. Solves and identifies problems, issues, resources, services, and/or collections to meet user information needs and refers appropriately to other library or university units
5. Utilizes and troubleshoots software and hardware necessary for library functions such as KSU's integrated library system, Microsoft Office Suite, printers, and copiers, etc.
6. Opens and closes library facilities, may act as senior staff present during evenings and weekends
7. Assists with the development of KSU Library policies and procedures
8. Enforces applicable library and university policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of library visitors, identifies and reports space, facility, and technology issues through appropriate channels
9. Participates in a variety of library projects and initiatives, as assigned
10. Gathers and analyzes statistics and data on activities and provide reports as needed
11. Collaborates and communicates effectively with internal and external colleagues, stakeholders, and community members
12. Provides guidance, direction, and supervision of student assistants working on scheduled shifts

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of related customer service or office support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in an academic library, public library, or media center

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $17.42 to $21.63 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! 

Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Able to engage in learning opportunities to gain a broader knowledge of the services of the organization
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• Credit

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

 

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The KSU Department of Museums, Archives, Rare Books, and University Archives is looking for a high energy, creative, outgoing student who would like to help the Communications team with social media, graphics, event planning and execution, and more. Hours are flexible, to a maximum of 20 hours per week. 

Assignments will include: 

• Building relationships with co-workers and other students, faculty, and staff
• Assisting with event planning, room set-up, and event-day operations
• Producing content and managing communities for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, including taking photos and videos at events and beyond
• Writing press releases, web content, blog posts and more
• Helping create promotional materials including flyers, signs, calendar listings, etc.
• Monitor promotional item inventory for tabling events

The position is open to all students at Kennesaw State University. Bonus points if you love libraries, 
museums, and rare books. 

To apply, please submit your resume to librarymarketing@kennesaw.edu

 

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System OKice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the OKice of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu