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.
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.