University System of Georgia Hiring for GLS Distribution Center Supervisor at System Office-ATL-Library Full Time

Job Title: GLS Distribution Center Supervisor
Location: System Office-ATL-Library
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 264602
About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is one of the nation’s largest and leading public higher education systems. USG is committed to creating a more educated Georgia that is prepared for the global economy by increasing degree completion, ensuring academic excellence, spurring research and creativity, driving business creation, and making effective and efficient use of resources. USG will accelerate our state’s commitment to educational attainment, accountability, partnerships, performance, value, and global competitiveness. Our organizational core values are founded upon the principles of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Location

Georgia Public Library Services (GPLS) – 2872 Woodcock Blvd #250 Atlanta, GA 30341

Department Information

USG is now accepting applications for the position of GLS Distribution Center Supervisor with the Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled under the auspices of the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). GPLS provides administrative support to Georgia’s public libraries; develops and implements statewide policies, procedures, and programs; and encourages reading, literacy and education through the continuing support and improvement of Georgia’s public libraries. Under their umbrella, GLS, the Georgia arm of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled serves all eligible patrons of Georgia who are certified as print disabled on a permanent or temporary basis rendering them unable to see or hold standard print books.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, the GLS Distribution Center Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS) Georgia Distribution Center (GDC). Supervises Inventory Specialist staffers in the distribution of talking books and equipment statewide. Attends and participates in various professional committees, meetings, and conferences as a member of the GLS management team. Reports directly to GLS State Director.

Responsibilities

Supervises and annually evaluates Inventory Specialist staff in the distribution and care of the players and equipment utilized in Duplication On Demand service model and the processing of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

Issues written and oral instructions and trains staff on GLS, GPLS and NLS policies and procedures

Analyzes procedures and makes recommendations to improve library and workflow efficiency

Resolves patron and Area Outreach Center complaints and problems

Maintains a cooperative relationship with local postmaster

Performs patron reconciliations between CMLS (PIMMS) and the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS)

Processes all ILL requests statewide in collaboration with GLS-Atlanta staff

Works with cataloging staff to ensure records are updated in a timely manner

Serves as primary signatory in WOW2 and secondary signatory in NLDB systems

Monitors and prepares purchase requests for supplies for GA1A and facilitates all GA1P supply orders through GPLS and NLS

Submits supply requests to NLS Multi-state Centers

Collaborates on weeding collection and related processes through the NLS Xess program

Supervises DOD serials duplication and distribution

Assists with duplication processes related to Local Recording Program

Provides technical assistance to BARD patrons as needed

Assists with maintenance of NLS union catalog records for locally produced books

Other duties and special projects as assigned by GLS State Director

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s in Library Science may be given additional consideration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in working with the disabled; knowledge of or experience in a Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.

Experience with inventory control, ordering, and stock/mailroom procedures.

Experience with supervising a staff of two to four employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.