WRLC Newsletter, June 2023
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Head, Sciences and Technology Team and Mercer Library
Head, Sciences and Technology Team and Mercer Library
The George Mason University Libraries seek to fill the position of Head, Sciences and Technology Team and Mercer Library. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
Purpose and Understanding of the Organization:
Part of the Learning, Research, and Engagement (LRE) unit, the Science and Technology Team supports the research and instruction needs of students, staff, and faculty in science and technology related programs and departments. More directly, Mercer Library, which is part of the SciTech Team, supports the George Mason University Science and Technology campus community.
About the Position:
This position is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of innovative library services in the areas of reference, research, instruction, and in support of faculty and students within the fields of earth sciences, physical sciences, health sciences, life sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, and computing, as well as the overall management of the Mercer Library at the Science & Technology campus. As a faculty librarian position, the SciTech Head is also responsible for engaging in professional development and scholarly endeavors as part of an ongoing reappointment process.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Team and Functional Leadership
Contributes to planning, policy development, resource management, and decision-making within LRE and, as a member of the Libraries’ leadership team, to the university library system as a whole; andDirectly supervises and evaluates five (5) subject librarians in their reference/research/instruction/outreach roles; supervises and evaluates three (3) additional library staff members who (a) support the Science & Technology Team and (b) contribute to the daily management of the Mercer Library.
STEM-H Strategy and Operations
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Learning, Research & Engagement, plans, implements, manages, and evaluates reference/research consultations, outreach, and instructional services and programs designed for students and faculty in the broad range of STEM-H fields.
Outreach and Engagement Strategy and Mercer Library/SciTech Campus Strategy and Operations
Responsible for the operations of the Science & Technology Campus’s Mercer Library. Responsible for coordination of instruction, reference services, collections services, and outreach to programs supported on the Science & Technology Campus including, but not limited to, the Governor’s School at Innovation Park and the George Mason University Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program.
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program OR an equivalent certified foreign degree;
- Progressively responsible management level professional experience (typically 3+ years);
- Demonstrated capability in providing responsive and quality reference, instruction, and collaborative library research services to users in STEM-H in face-to-face and online settings;
- Understanding of the changing educational and research needs of STEM-H program students, faculty, and researchers;
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
- Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds; and
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth.
The following education and/or skill sets are preferred:
- Graduate degree in a STEM-H discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated leadership potential; and
- Experience in an academic research library environment involving multiple libraries and campuses.
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Resource Sharing Supervisor
The Resource Sharing Supervisor directly supervises 1.5 FTE Access Specialists and 4-6 student employees and interacts with faculty, students, and colleagues at other academic institutions, such as the WRLC schools, national and international libraries, law firms and public libraries. Work Mode: Hybrid
The Resource Sharing Supervisor coordinates resource sharing services for the Georgetown University Library by ensuring that all resource sharing requests are reviewed and accurately filled in a timely and efficient manner; sets priorities, and makes decisions on a variety of complex matters. They train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate Access Services Specialists and student employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS
- 3 years of library experience
- 2 years of experience working with Resource Sharing Platforms
- Familiarity with the role of academic libraries meeting the information needs of students, faculty, and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience supervising others
- Strong public service orientation
- The ability to learn new software programs and technologies
- Familiarity with Google Apps, especially Gmail, calendar, and Drive
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and to push carts weighing over 100 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with Alma and RapidILL
- 2 years of experience with OCLC ILLiad
- Experience navigating bibliographic databases, spreadsheets, and cloud storage
- Experience with digitization equipment, resources and tools
- Familiarity with software technologies - i.e., Adobe
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a complex, changing environment
- Ability to be diplomatic and negotiate disputes with stakeholders
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., 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 WRLC Annual Meeting Day 2 Begins Now!
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The WRLC Annual Meeting Begins Tomorrow!
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Reference and Instruction Librarian
The George Washington University (GW) is the largest research university in the nation’s capital and is located in the heart of Washington, DC. GW offers undergraduate and graduate programs in many disciplines including medicine, health sciences, public health, and nursing.
Himmelfarb Library seeks applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library. This librarian supports reference, research, and instructional services to students, faculty, and staff of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, and School of Nursing with a focus on equitable impact to our users. This librarian is an embedded librarian in nursing and public health courses and acts as a librarian instructor for the Practice of Medicine course, Clinical Integration Sessions, in the MD curriculum.
Himmelfarb Library invites interested information professionals of all backgrounds and depths of experience who have an interest in being part of a vibrant, collaborative, mission-driven academic service organization to apply to work with us. This position reports to the Associate Director, Reference, Instruction, and Access.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides support for academic, research, and clinical missions via reference and research information services at the reference desk in the library and via remote reference service points.
- Participates in and designs formal and informal instruction and orientation programs for students, staff, and faculty, as well as community health patrons; contributes to the evaluation of instructional materials.
- Provides support and training to users for the library’s online resources including databases, citation management, and research tools.
- Provides support to faculty in creating and maintaining courses in GW’s course management system, as well as other educational technologies that facilitate online and distance education, and investigate new technologies and software to support faculty education and research
- Acts as library liaison for the CIS/POM course – this includes timely distribution of course materials to fellow librarian instructors, regular review of course materials, attending course committee meetings, managing the grading of assignments/quizzes, etc.
- Develops and maintains research guides and other online materials to support student and faculty educational and research activities.
- Contributes to library marketing and communication activities.
- Participates in collection development activities for the reference collection and liaison departments.
- Assists in management of student listservs and library e-mail accounts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MLS or a combination of a graduate degree and professional experience in libraries.
- Coursework or experience searching literature and full-text databases.
- Coursework or experience teaching information literacy skills and providing reference services or educational technology support.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity, diversity and inclusion; may include experiences in education, mentoring, consulting, outreach, or another form of engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience teaching information literacy skills and/or providing reference service, or 2-3 years experience providing educational technology support in a library environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical literature databases such as PubMed.
- Experience supporting systematic review projects or teaching about systematic review methodology.
Other Benefits: 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. 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 however GW will not sponsor for employment visa status.
Application Procedure: To be considered, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/101790 and upload a cover letter that highlights your experiences, including transferable skills, that address the job responsibilities, and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position, 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 June 9, 2023, 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 George Washington 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.
Serials Librarian
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.
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.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages daily operations in the Serials Department and the overall successful availability of all journals.
- 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.
- Assesses and analyzes the serials collection on an ongoing basis to inform yearly renewal and selection decisions.
- Activates and maintains serials records in the Alma library services platform.
- 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.
- Collaborates with collections librarians and staff at Gelman Library and Burns Law Library on shared subscription negotiations, shared collection decisions, and negotiation of transformative license agreements with vendors.
- 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 EZproxy management, IP range management, and holdings record management.
- Markets journal collection titles to users and educates users about access options and troubleshooting tips.
- Creates and maintains documentation of serials-related policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Participates in the Library's instructional program as a Librarian Instructor, partnered with a Clinical Instructor with first and second-year medical students.
- Collaborates with the Metadata and Scholarly Publishing Librarian to ensure an accurate reflection of serial title changes in the online catalog.
- Participates in the Collection Development committee and has selector responsibilities for assigned liaison departments.
- Supports authors through education and consultations on journal selection, predatory publishing, open access publishing, and securing funding for article processing charges.
- 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.
- Participates in library-wide committees.
- Other duties may be assigned to reflect candidate strengths and interests and/or unit needs, and after discussion with the supervisor.
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.
Other 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. 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: To be considered for this position, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/101055 and upload a cover letter that highlights your experiences, including transferable skills, that address the job responsibilities, and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position, 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 June 9, 2023, 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.
WRLC Newsletter, May 2023
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Extended one Week! WRLC Annual Meeting Call for Proposals
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WRLC Newsletter, April 2023
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