Head of Research Services

Located in Washington, D.C., within walking distance of Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court, Georgetown Law offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and a commitment to social justice.  Our community is a tight-knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

The Georgetown Law Library is seeking a service-oriented, detail-oriented leader and communicator for the position of Head of Research Services. The Head of Research Services is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Research Services department in its charge to support the individual scholarly and educational pursuits of Georgetown Law faculty and the research needs of the Law Center's administrative leadership team serving the Office of the Dean. As a team, the department actively supports the research and educational missions of the Law Center in U.S., international, foreign, and comparative law; non-legal topics; and empirical research. This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Research and User Services. Currently, 3 full-time librarians and 2 full-time staff positions report directly to the Head of Research Services.  In addition, up to 10 student employees serving as Law Library RAs report to this position.

The search committee will consider applications on a rolling basis.  The position will remain open until filled.  To view the full job description, position requirements, and work mode designation, please see job posting JR22194 on the Georgetown Career Opportunities website. 

When applying online, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document.  If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact lawlibcareers@georgetown.edu.   

More information about working at the Georgetown Law Library can be found on the Working at the Georgetown Law Library webpage.

Requirements for this position include:

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and/or information studies (or non-U.S. Master’s degree equivalent).
  • Five or more years of law library or academic library experience (including supervisory experience).
  • Knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research sources and methods, including international, foreign, and comparative law, as well as empirical research.
  • Strong project management skill and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
About

Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Assistant Director for Administrative Services

The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of assistant director for administrative services to begin as early as August 1, 2025. The librarian in this position oversees activities of the Library Administrative Office, including coordinating librarian recruitment and hiring, assisting with library personnel matters, and reconciling and maintaining library budget reports. The librarian in this position also coordinates collection development.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution
  • JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution, and
  • A minimum of five years of post-graduate degree experience in a law library with a history of increasing responsibility that includes knowledge of legal information sources, research methodologies, and related technologies; strong managerial, problem-solving, project management, and communication and writing skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • Leadership skills including ability to mentor and develop team members and to work effectively in a diverse workforce
  • Demonstrated broad vision, strategic thinking, collaborative decision-making, and coherent planning as a leader and manager in a rapidly changing environment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Accounting and/or budget management experience
  • Collection development experience
  • Demonstrated superior customer service skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated attentiveness to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
About

The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of assistant director for administrative services to begin as early as August 1, 2025. The librarian in this position oversees activities of the Library Administrative Office, including coordinating librarian recruitment and hiring, assisting with library personnel matters, and reconciling and maintaining library budget reports. The librarian in this position also coordinates collection development.

Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation’s capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is an urban campus located in downtown DC’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near to a vibrant mix of museums, restaurants, government and international organizations, the White House, and more. Additional information about the Law School can be found on the George Washington University Law School website.

The Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the library can be found on the Jacob Burns Law Library website.

Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC; the ability to work a hybrid schedule including a combination of on-campus and remote work in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with law school and university policies.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Oversees, coordinates, and/or performs activities of the Library Administrative Office, including supervising the executive coordinator
  • With the other assistant directors, and under the supervision of the director, manages ongoing daily activities of the library
  • Coordinates with the director and other assistant directors in short- and long-range planning for the library, and takes a leading role in creating and implementing library guidelines and procedures
  • Acts in the stead of the director in his absence, either alone or in cooperation with the other assistant directors
  • Reconciles university budget performance reports, including approving payment requests and maintaining monthly record keeping for the gift fund, the endowment fund, the photocopy fund, and the current operating funds
  • Coordinates with the Law School’s HR manager, as needed, in matters relating to library personnel and employee relations
  • Oversees matters relating to the library facility, including day-to-day maintenance issues and assistance to the director in special projects related to library construction and renovation
  • Oversees librarian recruitment activities; coordinates with the Law School’s HR manager on staff recruitment activities, as needed
  • Coordinates and assists with library reorganization plans and proposals
  • Oversees the collection development process, which includes selecting material for the general collection, working closely with subject specialists on selections in their areas of expertise, working closely with colleagues in Resource Management Services on matters relating to acquisitions, processing, and payment of material for the library collection, working closely with colleagues involved in electronic resource management; and overseeing updates to the library’s collection development policy.
  • May perform regular reference duties, including participation in the faculty liaison program
  • Participates in other university, law school, library activities and/or serves on committees related to areas of responsibility
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the director

Salary and benefits: Salary and appointment at the rank of Librarian I/II/III/IV are dependent upon qualifications. Salary ranges for these ranks are as follows: Librarian I = $80,000 - $90,000; Librarian II = $85,000 - $120,000; Librarian III = $100,000 - $150,000; Librarian IV = $120,000 - $200,000. Salary is negotiable, contingent upon rank, skills, and qualifications and is competitive for DC-area academic libraries. This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found on the George Washington University Benefits Program website.

Application procedure: Please complete an online application, available on the George Washington University Jobs website at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/120409, to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin July 21, 2025, 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 employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian

As part of the Collection Services Department, the Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for maintaining access to electronic resources in the Law Library. This includes managing activation and regular maintenance of electronic resources, and their associated bibliographic records, as well as coordinating and troubleshooting access and authentication for Law Library staff and users. The Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian also supports the overall management of the Library’s integrated library system and discovery catalog and other tools and platforms that incorporate metadata for both user discovery and internal management of Law Library resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in a law or academic library. A combination of professional and significant paraprofessional experience may be considered for this requirement.
  • Substantial experience using an integrated library system such as Ex Libris’ Alma.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with electronic resources management, including batch loading.
  • Experience with the cataloging process and relevant tools such as OCLC’s WorldShare Collection/Record Manager, and MarcEdit.
About

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian. This position is ideal for an experienced librarian who is ready for new challenges while working within a collaborative and collegial team. The successful candidate will actively support core library operations by managing the Law Library’s integrated library system and discovery catalog, maintaining the Library’s databases and electronic resources, and addressing the evolving technology needs of the Library’s staff. We offer generous vacation, holiday and retirement benefits, in addition to hybrid work opportunities.

The Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian manages access to electronic resources in the Library’s integrated library system and discovery catalog by activating electronic resources, maintaining load profiles, managing import of bibliographic records, and troubleshooting access and authentication issues experienced by Law Library users. This position also coordinates library staff use of the Library’s integrated library system and discovery catalog, including suggesting and implementing configuration changes, researching solutions to problems, and consulting on staff training needs. The Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian serves as a key resource for troubleshooting library staff technology issues and addressing future technology needs by staying current on emerging trends and technologies, most namely ongoing enhancements to the Library’s integrated library system. This technology support also extends to third-party integrations to the Library’s integrated library system.

The Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian will also be afforded the opportunity to develop expertise in the reporting functions of the Library’s integrated library system in support of the Library’s statistical reporting obligations, as well as opportunities to participate on Law Library and library consortia committees, task forces, and other projects.

Please see the full position description here: https://staff-cua.icims.com/jobs/15866/systems-and-electronic-resources-librarian/job

Please submit both a resume and a cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position to your application profile to be considered for this position.
 

Reference and User Services Librarian

As part of the Research Department, the Reference & User Services Librarian employs knowledge of online technologies to support user services within the Law Library. Plays a lead role in maintaining and improving public-facing library systems, including the Law Library's discovery system (online catalog), LibGuides, institutional repository, study room reservations, and library calendar. The Reference & User Services Librarian is often the first point of contact for troubleshooting technology problems, resolving issues independently when possible, or referring problems to other library, law school, or university technology staff. The Reference & User Services Librarian provides substantive and complex legal, non-legal, and public policy research support and analysis on a wide variety of legal and non-legal subjects to support their teaching and research interests and the Catholic mission of the law school.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s of Library Science (M.L.S.) degree from an ALA accredited library school is required.
  • Familiarity working with legal materials is preferred, such as demonstrated experience in a law library or a Juris Doctor.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent legal research and general library research skills. Strong service orientation and collegial work style.
  • Ability and commitment to implementing information technology.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HTML, XML, CSS, current WCAG accessibility standards, and principles of web design.
  • Understanding of foreign and international legal research.
  • Proven background in providing sophisticated reference services incorporating both print and electronic sources employed in a major research library.
  • Proven background in providing library outreach through working with a diverse clientele, including faculty, law students, and unskilled library users.
About

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Reference and User Services Librarian. This position is ideal for an ambitious librarian who is ready to join an experienced, collegial team that is committed to reimagining library services for our patrons. The successful candidate will actively support the public-facing library systems, including the Law Library’s discovery system, and reference services. We offer generous vacation, holiday and retirement benefits, in addition to work from home opportunities.

This position plays a lead role in creating and updating guidance on using library resources, including online databases. Assists users with library technology, including accessing online resources, and university services such as networks and printing. The Reference & User Services Librarian is often the first point of contact for troubleshooting technology problems, resolving issues independently when possible, or referring problems to other library, law school, or university technology staff. The Reference & User Services Librarian provides substantive and complex legal, non-legal, and public policy research support and analysis on a wide variety of legal and non-legal subjects to support their teaching and research interests and the Catholic mission of the law school. Provides reference and research services to a law school community of day and evening law students, as well as other members of the university community, alumni, and the general public. Please submit both a cover letter and resume to your application profile to be considered for this position.

Please see the full position description here.


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