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The 2024 WRLC Annual Meeting is Next Week!
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WRLC Newsletter, May 2024
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Head of Legal Technology Services
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Head of Legal Technology Services
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of Head of Legal Technology Services to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As a member of the library’s Innovative Technology Services team, the librarian in this position leads the development and delivery of department services related to technology and the curriculum, scholarly communications and digital initiatives, and electronic resources. The full position description is posted at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110308.
To apply, please complete an online application, available at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110308, to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 3, 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution, a JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment, and a minimum of three years of post-graduate library degree experience working in law libraries, including a demonstrable history of supervisory duties or potential for rapid growth into supervisory duties.
Reference/Subject Specialty Law Librarians - 2 Positions
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for two Reference/Subject Specialty Law Librarian positions to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As members of the Law Library's dynamic, collaborative Public Services team, the librarians in these positions provide both general and subject specialty reference assistance to GW Law faculty, students, staff, and others. The positions:
- Subject specialist in the fields of law relevant to the GW Center for Law and Technology programs, including intellectual property, privacy, data security, and technology law.
- Subject specialist in the fields of law relevant to the Business & Finance Law program, including corporate law, securities and financial regulation, accounting, antitrust, bankruptcy and reorganization, entrepreneurship, and taxation.
We welcome all - from students near to completing degree requirements to experienced librarians - to consider applying. The full position descriptions are posted at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/109914.
To apply, please complete an online application, available at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/109914, to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin May 27, 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment, and a JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment.
Acquisitions Librarian
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Acquisitions Librarian
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As a member of the library’s collaborative Resource Management Services team, the individual in this position oversees matters relating to the library’s acquisitions operation in support of the study and research needs of the GW Law community. The full position description is posted at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110287.
To apply, please complete an online application, available at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110287, to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin May 27, 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 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution, a minimum of two years of post-graduate degree experience in libraries, and knowledge of the U.S and foreign publishing industries.
Resource Description and Processing Manager
Summary:
The Resource Description and Processing Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Metadata Management Unit. Ensures that library resources are accurately received, described, and processed for accurate discovery in library systems. Manages workflows within Technical Services for physical resources acquired by the library. Supervises three full-time and one part-time staff members. Directly or indirectly supervises part-time student employees. Collaborates with others in Technical Services and other areas of the library to establish, assess, and enhance workflows and processes. Develops best practices in resource description and processing. Manages and ensures projects are carried out and completed in a timely manner. Resolves receiving, cataloging, and processing problems. Serves as the primary point of contact for contracting and outsourcing including serials processing and establishes vendor processing options. Oversees cataloging and metadata production and processing.
Essential Functions:
- Leads the day-to-day operations and management of the Metadata Management Unit. Provides management, supervision, and technical expertise in the unit. Plans and oversees the day-to-day unit routines and special projects. Assesses and manages workflows and processes for physical materials and seeks ongoing improvements to increase efficiencies in managing physical resources. Plans projects and oversees workflows and associated problem resolution for receiving, cataloging, processing, and routing of physical library resources. Contributes to strategic and annual planning goals for the unit, department, and library. Maintains and reports unit statistics. Creates and maintains relevant documentation. Oversees processes and serves as the point of contact for serials processing outsourcing. Runs Analytics reports to support statistics quality control and data gathering. Ensures serial holdings are accurately reflected in relevant platforms. (25% of time) Manages and provides effective supervision to Metadata Management Unit staff. Coordinates and oversees hiring and management of student employees. Oversees hiring and training, planning and assigning work, and evaluating staff performance. Develops and documents staff training materials and provides effective and timely training to staff. Facilitates staff skill development through training, and monitors staff productivity.
- Provides technical expertise for the library’s LMS to streamline processes, ensure accuracy, and apply standards. Manages relevant import profiles, normalization rules and processes, and local templates within the library’s LMS to ensure discoverability for front end users. Serves as a primary point of contact for cataloging problem resolution. Performs copy and original descriptive and subject cataloging and classification as needed and participates in special collections metadata projects. Ensure holdings maintenance Batch processes records as needed. Participates in implementation and maintenance of WorldShare Collection programs and tools. Supports maintenance of WorldCat KnowledgeBase holdings. Supports post-cancellation coverage of e-resources using LOCKSS and PORTICO. Investigates processes for improving Community Zone record quality for improved electronic resources access and discovery.
- Serves as American University Library’s representative to the WRLC Metadata Committee. Serves on other internal and consortia committees and teams as necessary. Ensures that policies are implemented and communicated. Stays up to date on LMS and other relevant platform updates and communicates and trains staff on updates as needed. Collaborates with Coordinator of Original Cataloging and Metadata Coordinator to establish best practices and plan for projects. Collaborates with others to manage communications and associated workflow for bindery. Partners with other stakeholders as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master's degree or equivalent
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2-4 years of relevant experience.
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Experience with cataloging, classification, and subject analysis including MARC, RDA, LC Classification, LCSH.
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1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
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Supervises three full-time and one part-time staff members.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s in Library and Information Science or equivalent preferred.
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3-5 years of relevant experience in a academic library.
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Demonstrated experience with original cataloging, authority control, and MarcEdit.
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Experience with library management systems and enterprise platforms such as Alma, Primo, OCLC Collection Manager and Connexion.
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Experience with acquisitions receiving, knowledge bases, and serials management.
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Experience working with external vendors.
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Experience creating and managing documentation.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
The WRLC Spring Forum is Tomorrow!
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Scholarly Communications and Metadata Librarian
The George Washington University’s Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative information professional to provide leadership and expertise in scholarly communications, copyright, open access, data management, and research impact. This position also manages Himmelfarb’s cataloging and oversees the organization and management of the library’s catalog and institutional repository. The Scholarly Communications and Metadata Librarian reports to the Associate Director, Library Operations, and is a collaborative member of the Library Operations team. The Scholarly Communications and Metadata Librarian supervises the Metadata Specialist (a full-time staff position).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organizes initiatives that support the scholarly publishing lifecycle and provides support to SMHS, GWSPH, and GW Nursing authors by providing consultation on scholarly communications and publishing-related topics and issues.
- Develops and creates metadata for Himmelfarb Library's institutional repository (IR). Supports GW's Open Access policy by collaborating with SMHS, GWSPH, and GW Nursing departments to identify scholarly output to archive in the IR.
- Performs original cataloging and oversees copy cataloging using WorldShare Record Manager, RDA, MeSH, and LC classification. Maintains authority records/files including MeSH, LC name, and series to ensure an accurate reflection of collection titles in the catalog.
- Collaborates with, trains, and supervises the Metadata Specialist in copy cataloging and IR responsibilities.
- Chairs Himmelfarb's Scholarly Communications Committee and guides the committee's initiatives (i.e. video tutorial series and Author Services).
- Maintains current knowledge of the development of cataloging, metadata, and linked data standards.
- Creates and maintains documentation of scholarly publishing and metadata-related policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Collaborates with librarians from GW’s Libraries & Academic Innovation (I.e. Gelman Library) on projects related to data management and scholarly communications.
- Serves as Himmelfarb Library representative on the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) Metadata Committee. Participates in library-wide committees.
- Participates in the library liaison program and has selector responsibilities for assigned liaison departments.
- Participates in the Library’s instructional program as a Librarian Instructor, partnered with a Clinical Instructor with first and second-year medical students.
- Other duties may be assigned to reflect candidate strengths and interests and/or unit needs, and after discussion with the supervisor.
Classification:
The rank of the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills and experience. Possible ranks include Librarian I and Librarian II.
Minimum Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science (or equivalent) or other Master’s degree or higher with relevant experience by date of appointment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communications issues, and the scholarly publishing lifecycle.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in cataloging using an integrated library system (such as Alma).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing and/or maintaining an institutional repository system.
- Coursework or experience with cataloging medical and health sciences materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with OCLC Connexion or WorldShare Record Manager.
Overview:
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 (SMHS), Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH), and School of Nursing (GW 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. Visit Working at Himmelfarb to learn more about Himmelfarb!
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 partial hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule.
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 at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/109746 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 May 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. Employer will not sponsor for Employment Visa status.
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.