Serials Librarian

Summary

The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative information professional to manage the library’s serials collection of over 6,500 electronic journal titles. The Serials Librarian is responsible for the management of the library’s journal subscriptions, including budgeting, licensing, discovery, usage assessment, and user education. This position reports to the Associate Director, Library Operations, is a collaborative member of the Library Operations team, and supervises the Serials Manager, a full-time staff position.

The rank of the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills and experience. Possible ranks include Librarian II and Librarian III. 

Description

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Manages daily operations in the Serials Department and the overall successful availability of all journals.
  2. Manages the serials portion of the collections budget, and ensures serials subscription costs stay within budgetary limits. Approves and tracks invoice payments throughout the fiscal year.
  3. Assesses and analyzes the serials collection on an ongoing basis to inform yearly renewal and selection decisions.
  4. Activates and maintains serials records in the Alma library services platform.
  5. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with vendors to negotiate license agreements and pricing of serials subscriptions, and to establish and ensure consistent access to serials holdings across multiple platforms. Collaborates with the Acquisitions Librarian in vendor negotiations as needed.
  6. Collaborates with collections librarians and staff at Gelman Library and Burns Law Library on shared subscription negotiations, shared collection decisions, negotiation of license agreements with vendors.
  7. Collaborates with, trains, and supervises the Serials Manager to maintain seamless on-site and off-site access to electronic journals through link checking and access troubleshooting, link resolver and user authentication management, IP range management, and holdings record management.
  8. Markets journal collection titles to users and educates users about access options and troubleshooting tips.
  9. Creates and maintains documentation of serials-related policies, procedures, and workflows.
  10. Participates in the Library’s instructional program as a Librarian Instructor, partnered with a Clinical Instructor with first and second-year medical students.
  11. Collaborates with the Metadata and Scholarly Publishing Librarian to ensure an accurate reflection of serial title changes in the online catalog.
  12. Participates in the Collection Development committee and has selector responsibilities for assigned liaison departments.
  13. Supports authors through education and consultations on journal selection, predatory publishing, open access publishing, and securing funding for article processing charges.
  14. Maintains current knowledge of trends in librarianship, especially electronic resources, their impact, and management issues. Provides leadership within the library on serials resources and their management.
  15. Participates in library-wide committees.
  16. Other duties may be assigned to reflect candidate strengths and interests and/or unit needs, and after discussion with the supervisor.


 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s in library or information science from an ALA-accredited school (or equivalent) or another Master’s degree or higher with relevant experience conferred by the start of employment.
  • 1-2 years experience working in a library setting.
  • Excellent oral (presentations, training workshops) and written (training materials, requested analyses, documentation, reports) communication skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Coursework or experience with electronic serials or electronic resources management through library automated systems (such as Alma).
  • 2-3 years experience in either a health sciences library or an academic library.
  • Experience analyzing collections, budgets, workflows, and troubleshooting access issues.
  • Experience negotiating publisher/vendor licenses.
  • Strong data analysis skills and ability to use spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Office Excel or Google Sheets for analysis and reporting.
  • Experience working with SUSHI and COUNTER usage statistics.
  • Experience with serials workflow from identification of items to patron access for electronic serials.
  • Experience supporting Open Access initiatives.
About

The George Washington University (GW) is the largest research university in the nation’s capital. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., GW offers undergraduate and graduate programs in many disciplines including medicine, health sciences, public health, and nursing. Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library (Himmelfarb) serves the students, staff, and faculty of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, and School of Nursing. Himmelfarb’s collections consist of over 6,700 electronic texts, 6,500 journals, and 125+ databases in addition to print collections of approximately 75,000 items.

Learn more about working at Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library.

Benefits: 

The comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 7 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base, and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; and paid parental leave. For benefits details, please visit GW Benefits.

Remote Work Eligibility: 

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of two (2) days/week of remote work and three (3) days/week of on-site work.

Application Procedure:

We recognize that your experience and skills may not match up 100% to the job, but if you are interested and think you can succeed in this role, please apply! Himmelfarb Library supports staff with professional development and growth. When applying, highlight your experiences, including transferable skills, that address the job responsibilities and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position and within the broader Himmelfarb Library and university communities.

To be considered for this position, please complete an online application and upload a cover letter, a current CV, or a resume, and provide the names and complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. 

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

Acquisitions Coordinator

Summary

Come to Georgetown Law, in a vibrant, historic neighborhood in Washington, DC, just blocks from the Capitol! We are looking for an Acquisitions Coordinator to join our staff. Details below.  

Georgetown Law Library is seeking candidates for the Acquisitions Coordinator position. Under the supervision of the Head of Acquisitions and Content Management, the Acquisitions Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day acquisitions operations in the Content Acquisitions and Management Department. The incumbent ensures that resources are ordered and received in a timely manner, guarantees that financial data is directed to the appropriate departments, and serves as a source of acquisitions information to the Collection Development Committee. The incumbent assists the Head of Content Acquisitions and Management with analyzing policies and procedures and helping maintain the integrity of ordering data within the library services platform.

A full description of the position and application process is available on the Georgetown Career Opportunities Website (Posting - JR17037). Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document. If you have questions about the position, please contact lawlibcareers@georgetown.edu. The position will remain open until filled.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma and 3-5 years of library experience.

  • Thorough knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.

  • Understanding of acquisitions functions and library services platforms.

  • Familiarity with spreadsheet, database, and cloud-based document storage applications.

  • Strong oral, verbal, and written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • Experience with library acquisitions.

  • Knowledge of legal electronic resources.

  • Knowledge of law and/or legal materials.

  • Familiarity with the ExLibris Alma library services platform.

Information Literacy Librarian

Summary

The Information Literacy Librarian/Assistant Professor is a highly visible position that supports the mission of the university and division by leading in the development and maintenance of the division’s information literacy program. Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Learning Resources Division, the incumbent librarian will collaborate with academic faculty and librarians in planning and implementing a program for teaching and fostering information literacy skills relevant to the university curriculum, and for developing students' competence to discover, access, evaluate, and use electronic and print resources. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes primary responsibility for developing in-person and online information literacy instruction in collaboration with fellow librarians and teaching faculty, including developing common content, goals and objectives, expected outcomes, and teaching methodologies.

Coordinates the scheduling, planning, and delivery of information literacy instruction with university faculty and staff.

Develops print and online instructional materials.

Develops and maintains a schedule of offerings and develops and disseminates clear and up-to-date policies and procedures governing the information literacy instruction program.

Collaborates with Assessment Librarian on information literacy instruction assessment and implements actions for continuous program improvement.

Keeps current professionally by participating in relevant conferences, peer group meetings, etc., and conducts ongoing professional development activities for colleagues and staff.

Disseminates information on information literacy, scholarly communication, plagiarism, copyright, and related trends to the university community.

Teaches information literacy instruction sessions.

Performs reference (in-person and virtual) and other related duties.

Works with relevant faculty and staff on additional library projects as needed.

Serves as a representative on relevant Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) committees.

Serves on university and/or departmental committees as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA-accredited Master's degree in Information or Library Science.

Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

Evidence of professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion strongly preferred.

Experience developing digital tutorials and video preferred.

Experience teaching and coordinating information literacy activities at an academic institution preferred.

Demonstrated evidence of involvement in professional research activities preferred.

 

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

  • An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and;
  • At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Please note that, as a tenure-track faculty position, the posting includes standard language from the university regarding terminal degrees and teaching. However, this librarian position does not primarily involve course teaching, so those without the listed years of teaching experience should not hesitate to apply. The MLS is the appropriate terminal degree for librarians.

About

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
 

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .

Librarian, Instruction and Research

Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Library and Archives, the Librarian (Instruction and Reference) works with all members of the Library staff to ensure that all services align with best practices.

Description
  • Partners in responsibilities of reference and instruction, and access services; plans and teaches information literacy lessons; creates virtual and print instructional and promotional resources; manages acquisitions and collection development in designated areas; and participates in Gallaudet University, WRLC committees, and professional development activities.
  • Provides Reference and Access Services at Front Desk during regularly scheduled shifts; and follows established policies and procedures for Access Services. 
  • Shares the responsibility with other librarians for daily online chat support and email inquiries through the library’s functional accounts.
  • Shares the responsibility for electronic and physical course reserves with other librarians.   
  • Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty and/or department head.  
  • Locates and creates digital and print content to support academic instruction
  • Researches support appointments primarily to Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff but also to external scholars virtually and in person. 
  • Serves as a liaison to academic programs and schools to be informed of academic goals, needs, and programmatic changes; and shares relevant Library resources, services, and tools.
  • Collaborates in outreach and engagement through event planning and implementation and digital promotion of library services on social media platforms; maintains a robust Library Website; and solicits and evaluates student, faculty, and staff feedback on outreach efforts. 
  • Presents workshops for new faculty orientation and professional development weeks to inform and update faculty on academic services and programs such as information literacy, classroom instructional support, copyright, and Course Reserves.
  • Assumes the responsibility for collection development of designated Programs and Schools; manages designated acquisitions fund management, material selection, and needs assessment to maintain relevant collections for curricular and research needs; participates in regular collection assessment efforts; and uses knowledge of MARC, AACR2, RDA, and DDC23 to perform copy-cataloging functions as needed.
  • Collects and reports data relevant to I&R duties; and as requested by Associate Dean. 
  • Explores, evaluates, and encourages emergent technologies for library programs and services.
  • Participates in campus activities and committee work as appropriate; participates on WRLC committees as assigned; and maintains current awareness of professional trends.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
  • Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
  • Performs related and other duties as needed.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in library science or a related field.
  • A minimum of one year of professional experience with collection development, library services, or a related field (college student work and/or internship experience will be considered).
  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

About
  • Experience working in a higher education setting. 

Librarian, Electronic Resources

Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Library and Archives, the Librarian (Electronic Resources and Serials) manages the Library’s electronic resources and leads assessment and improvement duties related to electronic resources and services.

Description
  • Collects and reports data for electronic resources regularly and as requested by Associate Dean; negotiates license agreements; maintains subscriptions and catalog records for electronic resources; works with GTS, WRLC for related technical services; promotes the use of electronic resources; partners in shared responsibilities of reference and instruction, and access services; works collaboratively with all members of the Library staff to ensure that all services are of the highest quality; and participates in campus, WRLC, and professional development activities.
  • Manages the Library’s electronic resources, discovery platforms, electronic books, journals, videos, and databases.
  • Negotiates license agreements with library vendors; recommends terms and agreement language; maintains documentation of license agreements, renewal schedules, and vendor sales contact of electronic resources.
  • Works effectively with product vendors, WRLC staff, and GTS staff to ensure consistent accessibility of electronic resources. 
  • Maintains Library’s electronic subscriptions; and ensures timely renewal of all products.
  • Maintains catalog records for all e-resources; works with WRLC staff to maintain access to electronic resources using current tools; troubleshoots access problems; and recommends improvements when necessary. 
  • Promotes use and evaluation of electronic resources; provides usage and pricing data to library staff to determine renewal or cancellation decisions; and explores, identifies, and recommends new ones.
  • Collects and reports data related to electronic resources, regularly and as requested by Associate Dean.
  • Provides Reference and Access Services at Front Desk during regularly scheduled shifts; and follows established policies and procedures for Access Services. 
  • Shares the responsibility with other librarians for daily online chat support and email inquiries through the library’s functional accounts.
  • Shares the responsibility for electronic and physical course reserves with other librarians.   
  • Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty and/or department head.  
  • Locates and creates digital and print content to support academic instruction
  • Researches support appointments primarily to Gallaudet students, faculty, and staff but also to external scholars virtually and in person. 
  • Serves as a liaison to academic programs and schools to be informed of academic goals, needs, and programmatic changes; and to share relevant Library resources, services, and tools.
  • Collaborates in outreach and engagement through event planning and implementation; digital promotion of library services on social media platforms; helps to maintain a robust Library Website; and solicits and evaluates student, faculty, and staff feedback on outreach efforts. 
  • Presents workshops for new faculty orientation and professional development weeks to inform and update faculty on academic services and programs such as information literacy, classroom instructional support, copyright, and Course Reserves.
  • Assumes the responsibility for collection development of designated Programs and Schools, including managing designated acquisitions fund management, material selection, needs assessment to maintain relevant collections for curricular and research needs; and participates in regular collection assessment efforts; and uses knowledge of MARC, AACR2, RDA, and DDC23 to perform copy-cataloging functions as needed.
  • Collects and reports data relevant to I&R duties; and as requested by Associate Dean. 
  • Commits to bilingual, inclusive, and accessible library culture, including staffing, library resources, created content, programs, and services to support a sense of belonging for all users.
  • Explores, evaluates, and encourages emergent technologies for library programs and services.
  • Participates in campus activities and committee work as appropriate; participates on WRLC committees as assigned; and maintains current awareness of professional trends.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
  • Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
  • Performs related and other duties as needed.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in library science or a related field.
  • A minimum of two years of professional experience with collection development, library services, or a related field.
  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a higher education setting
  • Experience with electronic resources management

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