Assistant Director of Access Services

Summary

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Access Services. This position is ideal for an established librarian who is ready to join an experienced, collegial team that is committed to reimagining library services for our patrons. The successful candidate will oversee the department’s core functions, including circulation, course reserves, and the interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations. The successful candidate will supervise a professional librarian, a paraprofessional, and 20-25 part-time student employees. We offer generous vacation, holiday and retirement benefits, in addition to work from home opportunities.

Description

The Assistant Director of Access Services is responsible for coordinating the functions of the Access Services Department. The Assistant Director of Access Services reports to the Director and assists the Director in overseeing the Law School community’s access to the Library’s collection of materials and use of the Library’s physical space including communicating operating hours, emergency closures, and rules of use for library spaces and the collection. This position also assists with maintenance of the Library’s integrated library system and online catalog by overseeing the needs of the Access Services Department as related to circulation, course reserves, and interlibrary loan workflows and configuration. This position also coordinates the Law Library's participation in resource sharing activities with the CUA University Libraries and the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC). The Assistant Director of Access Services supervises a professional librarian, a paraprofessional, and 20-25 part-time student employees.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Provides overall coordination of the Access Services Department. Develops and implements effective procedures for all aspects of access services, including maintenance of user accounts, loan rules and borrowing policies for the library’s physical collection, interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations, library signage, and part-time student employee procedures.
  2. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional librarians, and paraprofessionals within the Access Services Department. Drafts job descriptions and policies, and sets goals, priorities, and performance measures. Provides coaching and ongoing professional development. 
  3. Oversees the Access Services Librarian and Access Services Manager in the hiring, training, and day-to-day supervisory responsibilities of part-time student employees. Serves as a resource for both operational and managerial problem-solving for the department.
  4. Works with the Director and other Assistant Directors to maintain the library’s access policy, operating hours, emergency procedures, and overall use of the library’s public spaces and collection. This includes: working with various departments within the Law School and University campus to ensure access to the library; advising on WRLC policies and initiatives related to resource sharing, including Shared Collections Facility (SCF), Consortium Loan Service (CLS) and WRLC delivery service.
  5. In cooperation with the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian, oversees operations of all areas of the Library’s integrated library system related to circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan and resource sharing, and user records.
  6. Serves as the Depository Library Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program. Assists the Director with mandatory reporting requirements, such as the biennial survey.  

Please see the full position description:

https://staff-cua.icims.com/jobs/17417/assistant-director-of-access-services/job

Please complete an online application. In addition, please upload a resume and cover letter that illustrates your qualifications and suitability for the position. Your cover letter should also briefly, but specifically, describe your experience with, and extent of, supervising other professional librarians and/or paraprofessionals. Applications without a cover letter addressing these competencies will not be considered. 

Although the position will remain vacant until filled, first consideration will be given to applications received before June 15th, 2026.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution and a minimum of 3 years as a professional librarian in an academic library, with law library experience preferred. 
  • Required experience with the following:
    • supervising librarians and/or paraprofessionals. 
    • circulation, interlibrary loan, and/or other public services work. 
  • Outstanding communication skills for engaging with a diverse clientele, including faculty, law students, and library users.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo VE. 
About

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library is located on the campus of The Catholic University of America, the largest university campus in the District of Columbia, and a short Metro ride to downtown D.C. and Capitol Hill. The campus is ideally situated in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., one of the most vibrant and exciting communities in the city.

Access Services Librarian

Summary

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Access 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 the interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations. We offer generous vacation, holiday, and retirement benefits, in addition to work from home opportunities.

Description

As part of the Access Services Department, the Access Services Librarian is responsible for providing library service to law faculty, students, staff, alumni, and other members of the university community as well as public patrons. The Access Services Librarian manages day-to-day activities at the circulation desk including: ensuring service coverage at the circulation desk during weekday, evening shifts; charging out materials; responding to patron inquiries including directional reference questions; managing interlibrary loan operations including providing training and continued assistance to the Law School’s journal editors and staff; serving as faculty liaison for course reserves; supervising Access Services part-time student employees. The Access Services Librarian also works directly with the Assistant Director of Access Services to help evaluate procedures and policies to ensure the Law Library continues to meet the needs of all of its users.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Staffs the Circulation Desk during designated evening hours; this position holds an alternate schedule of 12-8PM Monday-Thursday, 10-6PM Friday.
  2. Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates 20-25 part-time student employees in the Access Services Department. Coordinates completion with the CUA Human Resources Office to  ensure compliance with university hiring and payroll policies and procedures.
  3. Manages the Law Library’s interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations, including both borrowing and lending, following standards set by the Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States. Coordinates delivery of materials to requesters and oversees the proper return of all borrowed materials to the owning institution in a timely manner.
  4. Serves as faculty liaison for Course Reserves. Supports the Access Services Manager in updating courses and reading lists in the Library’s integrated library system, Ex Libris’ Alma, each semester.
  5. Provides instructional presentations, training, and outreach to editors and staff at journal orientation, facilitates borrowing, coordinates research inquiries and maintains student access to specialized services.
  6. Serves as a resource for library staff regarding user accessibility. Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Access Services and the Research Services Department to evaluate student needs and concerns to ensure the Library’s physical spaces are accessible to all users, and that the Library’s web-based services comply with current web accessibility standards.

Please see the full position description:

https://staff-cua.icims.com/jobs/17349/access-services-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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.

  • Two years of experience as a professional librarian, preferably in an academic library. 
  • Familiarity working with an integrated library system or library services platform and an interlibrary loan service platform (e.g. OCLC’s WorldShare ILL).
  • Familiarity in providing library outreach through working with a diverse clientele, including faculty, law students, and unskilled library users.
  • Outstanding communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach and present.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in circulation or interlibrary loan.
  • Experience supervising students and/or paraprofessionals.
  • Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo VE.
About

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library is located on the campus of The Catholic University of America, the largest university campus in the District of Columbia, and a short Metro ride to downtown D.C. and Capitol Hill. The campus is ideally situated in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., one of the most vibrant and exciting communities in the city.

 

 

Head, Collection Assessment and Research Impact

Summary

About the Position:

Within the Collection Management department of the ARM division, the Head, Collection Assessment and Research Impact coordinates assessment of the Libraries’ research collections, whether owned, subscribed to, shared, opened, accessed, or otherwise made available to the George Mason University scholarly community. This position develops and provides services related to research and scholarly impact and serves as the expert on trends and issues in research impact. The Head, Collection Assessment and Research Impact supports and participates in collection development for the Libraries and supports the Collection Assessment & Research Impact unit. The position reports to the Director, Collection Management. They participate in committees, task forces, and/or workgroups as required to share knowledge, develop best practices, and implement and advance the work of the Libraries.

Description

About the Department:

The University Libraries fosters innovation, creativity, and imagination by facilitating and preserving access to scholarship and information, providing expert consultation in the research process, and actively teaching the effective and critical use of information. The Access & Resource Management (ARM) division works across the Libraries to support the University’s strategic goals and plan by acquiring, managing, and providing access to scholarly resources that enhance curricular and research needs. The division manages the lifecycle of the University Libraries’ scholarly collection from budget development to point of ordering to provision of access and all associated maintenance and assessment. The division is comprised of three departments: Collection Management, Discovery Services, and Access Services. The Collection Management department brings together the units of Resource Acquisition, Collection Assessment & Research Impact, and Resource Sharing to provide holistic management of the Libraries’ research collections. The Collection Assessment & Research Impact unit focuses on the assessment and analysis of the Libraries’ collections, the implementation of collection priorities, and the understanding and communication of the impact of research, scholarship, and creative contributions in alignment with those priorities.

Responsibilities:

Collection Assessment:

  • Oversees evaluation of the Libraries' research collections to help ensure they effectively meet the needs of its users and aligns with the Libraries' goals;
  • Works with the unit's Specialists to prepare product and program analysis for the Collection Management Council's review and use;
  • Works collaboratively with the Data Discoverability Unit in applying ever-developing and increasingly sophisticated methods for assessing all aspects of the Libraries’ collections and their use;
  • Assesses the intellectual component and usage of the Libraries’ approval plans and related models such as demand-driven or evidence-based purchasing of content; and
  • Maintains awareness of new developments in librarianship, information access, and assessment methodologies.

Research Impact:

  • Builds and maintains knowledge of bibliometric approaches, citation analysis, available data and resources in the field, and researcher profile development;
  • Provides resources and support for subject and liaison librarians to provide consultation for faculty and students on their research, scholarly, and creative impact, providing direct consultations in collaboration with subject and liaison librarians as time allows;
  • Works with data from a variety of sources, such as citation counts, h-index, journal impact factors, and altmetrics, to analyze institutional research impact; and
  • Develops and maintains a deep understanding of scholarly communication models and how these relate to the libraries' collections and institutional researchers in both quantitative and qualitative ways.

Collection Development Support:

  • Identifies collection gaps and areas where collections spending is misaligned with current curricula;
  • Supports and participates in collections planning and strategic decision-making for acquisition or cancellation using data; and
  • Negotiates product renewals in collaboration with the Director, Collection Management and Head, Resource Acquisition, as needed.

Supervision:

  • Sets clear performance goals that align with the Libraries’ mission and strategic plan;
  • Effectively communicates expectations to team member(s), organizes workflows to optimize productivity, and ensures clarity around roles and responsibilities;
  • Drives employee engagement and development by monitoring performance, providing actionable feedback, fostering professional growth through coaching and training, and promoting a collaborative work environment; and
  • Champions compliance by upholding university policies, legal standards, and ethical practices, and takes decisive action when necessary to address performance and/or behavioral issues.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Considerable experience involving collection assessment in an academic or research library setting;
  • Experience with data analysis tools or approaches;
  • Supervisory or team lead experience;
  • Knowledge of trends, models, and best practices in scholarly communication;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of assessment methodologies, tools, and metrics used to evaluate academic library collections;
  • Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex ideas with clarity and impact to a variety of audiences working collaboratively with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders;
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret, and present both quantitative and qualitative data to support decision-making; and
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving needs in a fast-paced academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or an equivalent certified foreign degree;
  • Experience leading collection assessment projects in an academic or research library;
  • Experience evaluating research impact in a higher education setting;
  • Experience supervising professional staff in a collection assessment, research impact, or electronic resource environment;
  • Proficiency with integrated library systems, electronic resource management systems, and assessment tools;
  • Skill in presenting complex data in accessible formats for diverse audiences, including administration and faculty; and
  • Ability to develop policies, workflows, and best practices for collection assessment and research impact.
About

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Head, Collection Assessment and Research Impact at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.