About the Position:

The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Learning, Research, and Engagement (LRE) is responsible for the leadership, planning, and administrative oversight of most of the University Libraries’ outwardly focused programs, services, and initiatives that directly impact the George Mason community of students at all levels, faculty, and researchers. The AUL for LRE leads the division in the development and articulation of an innovative and compelling vision for advancing teaching, learning, and research, as well as the importance of the libraries (as well as research commons) as place for the GMU community. While also engaging directly with faculty, academic administrators, and students, the AUL works with Libraries’ faculty and staff to innovate, design, pilot, implement, promote, and assess user-focused services that respond to a rapidly changing scholarly environment, in support of the Libraries’ mission and vision. This position works collaboratively as part of Dean’s Executive Team (the senior leadership team) to help develop and implement the Libraries’ strategic priorities.

Responsibilities:
 

• Consults with, apprises, and advises the Dean of Libraries & University Librarian of issues within the scope and content of the LRE division’s mission and associated resources, services and programs;
• Provides leadership, administrative oversight, budgetary responsibility, and coordination for the Libraries’ system-wide departments involved with teaching, learning, research services, user engagement, and advising on the Libraries’ research collections through subject expertise;
• Fosters an environment that encourages exploration, innovation, and implementation of new approaches to teaching, learning, and scholarship in a rapidly changing digital learning and work environment;
• Works to support existing partnerships within the university (such as those with OSCAR, the Communications Lab, the Honors Program, the Early Identification Program, the English Composition Program, the Writing Center and the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning), as well establish new partnerships, both internal and external to George Mason University;
• In conjunction with the Assistant Dean for Administration, leads and collaborates on initiatives to maximize creative and attractive teaching, learning, and research spaces, including possibilities of learning commons environments;
• Serves as a member of Dean’s Executive Team to review and establish University Libraries’ policies, strategically plan system-wide programs and services, evaluate resources and services, and contribute to the development of grant proposals for projects and activities requiring external funding;
• Manages personnel and training for all departments and units within the LRE division of the libraries and provides leadership for the professional development and training of the directors, department heads, and library faculty and staff within the division;
• Oversees preparation of budget requests for Wages expenditures and other than personnel services expenditures for the LRE division;
• Works closely with the heads of the Mercer and Mason Square Libraries to assure excellent collections and services;
• Ensures timely and ongoing assessment of all LRE programs and initiatives, including those concerned with learning and instruction, user engagement (encompassing both student and faculty dimensions), research services and programs, and prepares reports, studies, and analyses as needed;
• Works with regional, state, and national consortia/networks and other professional agencies, particularly with the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), with the Washington Research Libraries Consortium (WRLC), and Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), related to activities falling within the scope of the position’s role and responsibilities; and
• Performs other administrative, management, and leadership functions within University Libraries and to support the university community as needed/requested, including leadership of and service on University Libraries as well as university-wide committees.

This position reports directly to the Access Services Department Head. Interacts with students, faculty and staff on a daily basis, providing access to media equipment and library collections, interpreting library policies, fines and fees, and answering informational and directional questions. Supervises student employees, delegates work, and provides constructive feedback.  This position will work closely with staff in Digital Scholarship and Technology Services department. Coordinates with vendors for the availability, acquisition, warranty and/or repair of hardware and software.  

Essential Functions

Provide customer service at the first-floor service point.  Circulate materials to the borrowing community. Assist the Course Reserves Manager in supervising the operations related to course reserves for print, electronic, and media materials for American University faculty coursework.  In coordination with the Media Services department, assist in receiving and processing materials that are requested by university faculty and make them available in a timely manner. Provide a high level of guidance to university faculty regarding reserves, Canvas (LMS), and both federal and library copyright guidelines. Aid in informing faculty of the status of the requests as needed. May compile and analyze Reserve statistics on a monthly basis or as needed. Assist the Course Reserve Manager in maintaining the library’s reserves collection and organization of reserves materials, both physical, electronic and digital. Processing responsibilities include searching for materials within the library, ordering items that the library does not own through Acquisitions and e-Resources, requesting items from other WRLC libraries through the library catalog and Interlibrary Loan.  Scan and prepare documents for electronic use and upload them to the library’s database platform. In collaboration with the Circulation Specialists, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Student Assistants (approximately 30 per semester). Entrusted with project management responsibilities and delegation of work (routine and special) to be completed by the student staff.  Verify the accuracy and productivity of student assistants. Participate in discussions about student assistant performance and planning. Under general oversight of the Course Reserves Manager and in conjunction with Media Services staff, manage the daily operations of the Makerspace. Perform unit responsibilities, including engaging in unit meetings, assisting with maintaining unit document, participating with shaping unit policies and procedures. Serve as essential services staff member in the event of a University closing due to inclement weather or emergency.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, 35 hours/week.Coordinator/Analyst B.Non-Exempt.This position is union-eligible.The ability to work evening (until 11:30 PM) and weekend hours is required. The position serves as an essential service and is required to work in the event of the University operating with limited staffing.

Title: Instruction & Online Learning Librarian (Instruction Team Coordinator)

Direct Supervisor: Access & Education Department Head

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Library & Learning Services

Target Weekly Hours: 40

Location: 2807 N Glebe (Main Campus), Ballston Center

Benefits Eligibility: Yes

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the Instruction Team Coordinator, provides leadership and planning for the Team functions.  The Team Coordinator, in collaboration with the A&E Department Head, facilitates, coordinates, and evaluates Team services, projects, programs, and procedures.  The Instruction Team Coordinator is also responsible for:
  • Serving as a resource person in the areas of learning and teaching, pedagogical techniques, and technology as it relates to library instruction and information literacy.
  • Supporting the continuous improvement of instructional programs and practices within L&LS.
  • Training librarians in Marymount University instruction practices.
• In partnership and consultation with other faculty librarians, coordinates the design, maintenance, and assessment of DLOs including, but not limited to, videos, tutorials, and Springshare LibGuides.
• Serves as a resource for librarians in the development of effective online pedagogy, in compliance with established accessibility guidelines and higher education standards. 
• Ensures all DLOs are developed using pedagogically sound techniques that develop students’ knowledge and expertise of library resources and that enhance students’ research experiences.
• Continuously explores new technologies, stays abreast of trends and professional development opportunities to support online learning.
• Manages library services content management platforms, such as Springshare.
• Participates in designing, implementing, delivering, and assessing a comprehensive information literacy and library instruction program in person and online; works with assigned school directors to achieve information literacy objectives; creates and maintains research guides and other DLOs in assigned subject areas.
• Serves as subject liaison to faculty and students in assigned programs; provides instruction and research support for those programs; selects resources to support those instructional and research needs; manages collection in assigned subjects. 
• Provides reference and research assistance to users at all service locations through a variety of communication modes including in-person, phone, email, and virtual reference; participates in an evening and weekend reference desk coverage rotation.

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

• Participates as a member of the faculty in accordance with the Marymount University Faculty Handbook, including expectations for teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Collaborates on or leads a variety of teams, task forces, and committees within L&LS, across the University, and within consortia.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science required; second graduate degree preferred for hire and is required for promotion in faculty rank.

Experience: At least three years of relevant library work experience required. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Must be able to work independently with limited supervision and must be able to work collaboratively on teams.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.  Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database searching required.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses or Certifications: None.

Financial Responsibility: None.

Supervision: May supervise faculty librarians, part-time librarians, staff, and/or Graduate Assistants.

Special Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of online pedagogies. Familiarity with creating DLOs using tools such as SpringShare, Camtasia, Captivate, etc.  
• Demonstrated teaching skills and an understanding of trends in information literacy instruction and instructional technologies. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.  Commitment to collaboration in a dynamic work environment. 

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None.

1. Assists users with access to the library’s media and technology collections, including answering user inquiries and other direct-to-user services. Collaborates with faculty and University departments to identify and support their media and technology needs. Organizes and maintains scheduling of media and technology reservations. Resolves patron problems efficiently and effectively in accordance with Access Services policies and procedures. Is invested with on-the-spot, independent decision-making authority to determine the ability of a patron to access and/or borrow library materials. Communicates library policies and copyright guidelines to patrons. Promotes and highlights services and collections, including conducting technology related instructional sessions. Provides content for media and technology outreach through social media, web pages, video tutorials and library guides.
2. Maintains and organizes the resources in the library’s circulating technology and media collections. Resources include the collection of laptops and other multimedia hardware, the public access scanners, AV equipment, and other departmental hardware. Arranges updates and maintenance of resources, including service calls, software updates, and website revisions. Troubleshoots user problems with the technology and repairs equipment. Makes technology purchasing and replacement decisions in collaboration with the Media Services Manager. Identifies new technology to meet evolving user needs. 
3. Hires, trains, and supervises Media Services part time student staff. Submits biweekly payroll and monitors the Media Services part time budget.
4. Participates in departmental planning and projects to improve library and Access Services processes. Coordinates systems needs for Media Services with other Access Services staff and manages scanner maintenance, bricking overdue/lost Chromebooks. 
5. Perform unit responsibilities, including engaging in unit meetings, assisting with maintaining unit document, participating with shaping unit policies and procedures. Serve as essential services staff member in the event of a University closing due to inclement weather or emergency. Other duties as assigned within the division, library, or university.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Hiring, training, supervising, coaching a part time student staff of 3-5.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full Time, 35 hrs/week.
• Coordinator/Analyst B.
• Non-exempt.
• This position is union Eligible.

Title: Access and Education Librarian, Department Head

Direct Supervisor: University Librarian

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Library & Learning Services

Target Weekly Hours: 40

Location: 2807 N Glebe (Main Campus), Ballston Center

Benefits Eligibility: Yes

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively to coordinate, improve, and assess services, programs, and resources and to efficiently carry out the functions of the Department and Teams.
  • Develops, implements, and assesses initiatives and operations within the Department and its Teams
  • Stays abreast of and regularly shares current knowledge relevant to the work of the Department and its Teams
  • Guides Team Coordinators in developing, prioritizing, and maintaining Team service standards, projects, and operations
• Oversees operations of the Department
  • Guides the assessment process within the Department and L&LS
  • Convenes and leads regular Department meetings and ensures that Teams are meeting regularly
  • Maintains Department documents and statistics, and compiles and submits annual report content to the UL's office
  • Coordinates Departmental objectives in support of the L&LS strategic plan, monitors progress on goals and objectives, and reports on these at monthly L&LS faculty meetings
  • Prepares budget requests on behalf of the Department
• Manages and leads Department personnel
• In collaboration with three Team Coordinators, monitors trends, develops long-term projects, and leads implementation of services:
  • Circulation - Access services workflows using library services systems
  • Instruction - Information literacy instruction as guided by professional standards and best practices
  • Reference - Research support services in multiple modalities for Marymount students, staff, and faculty
• Oversees outreach and publicity services, operations, and events for L&LS, including developing success metrics.
• Coordinates library faculty liaison newsletters, liaison reports, and faculty orientations to L&LS.
• Engages with relevant Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) committees and collaborations.
• Participates in designing, implementing, delivering, and assessing a comprehensive information literacy and library instruction program in person and online; works with assigned school directors to achieve information literacy objectives; creates and maintains research guides and other digital learning objects in assigned subject areas.
• Serves as subject liaison to faculty and students in assigned programs; provides instruction and research support for those programs; selects resources to support those instructional and research needs; manages collection in assigned subjects.
• Provides reference and research assistance to users at all service locations through a variety of communication modes including in-person, phone, email, and virtual reference; participates in an evening and weekend reference desk coverage rotation.

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

• Participates as a member of the faculty in accordance with the Marymount University Faculty Handbook, including expectations for teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Collaborates on or leads a variety of teams, task forces, and committees within L&LS, across the University, and within consortia.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science required; second graduate degree preferred for hire and is required for promotion in faculty rank.

Experience: At least five years of relevant library work experience required, with a minimum of two years of progressive supervisory responsibility. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Must be able to work independently with limited supervision and must be able to work collaboratively on teams.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.  Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database searching required.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses or Certifications: None.

Financial Responsibility: None.

Supervision: Supervises library faculty librarians, part-time librarians, staff, and/or Graduate Assistants.

Special Knowledge: Ability to use and administer the library integrated system, specifically circulation modules.  Familiarity with contemporary academic library outreach and engagement initiatives.

Demonstrated teaching skills and an understanding of trends in information literacy instruction and instructional technologies.  Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.  Commitment to collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

 SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None.