Position: Collections Librarian
Location: Loyola Notre Dame Library, Baltimore

Full vacancy announcement available on ALA Joblist.

The Loyola Notre Dame Library (LNDL) seeks an experienced, service-oriented, and collaborative Collections Librarian to lead collection development and assessment strategies that support the academic missions of Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. This position provides leadership of library collections functions including acquisitions; budget, e-resource life cycle, and vendor relationship management; cataloging and metadata control; and collection analysis and reporting. In service of the teaching, research, and learning needs of faculty and students, this position manages the Acquisitions/Cataloging unit within the Collections/Access Services Department. This position will be supported and enhanced by consortial relationships with the University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI), the Eastern Academic Scholars’ Trust (EAST), and Center for Research Libraries (CRL). The Collections Librarian serves on LNDL’s Operations Group, comprised of librarians from multiple units, to lead and continuously improve day-to-day operations. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Collections/Access Services, supervises full-time staff and student assistants, and administers LNDL’s acquisitions budget.
LNDL affirms and promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and engagement. The successful candidate will advocate for and cultivate an environment where diversity of thought and background are valued. The Collections Librarian will possess broad knowledge of collection development and be committed to developing relationships within and outside LNDL to contribute to the assessment, enhancement, and maintenance of the collections. The successful candidate will regularly engage users at all levels to ensure that LNDL’s resources are discoverable, accessible, and enable student and faculty scholarship, creativity, and innovation.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collection development and assessment strategies that support the research, teaching, and learning of a diverse faculty, student, and staff community;
• Manage, coordinate, and assess all activities and operations of the Acquisitions/Cataloging unit. Hire, mentor, evaluate, and retain unit staff.
• Lead the acquisition of resources in all formats. Lead acquisitions budget proposal cycles and provide expenditure reports as needed.
• Work collaboratively to ensure proper care and maintenance of electronic resources throughout the entire life cycle. Serve as primary negotiator of licensed content; maintain relationships with vendors and publishers.
• Manage cataloging and metadata services to ensure the discoverability of content.
• Compile statistics, analyze data, and prepare reports to inform decision making; support institutional, consortial, state, and national reporting; and enhance opportunities to communicate LNDL’s story to a broad range of audiences.
• Support LNDL consortium partnerships and projects including USMAI’s selection of the next library management system and maintenance of EAST holdings in OCLC.
• Enrich the faculty experience by serving as a liaison to designated academic departments.
• Maintain and enhance professional skills through consistent and meaningful professional development activities. Serve on LNDL and other committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Library:
The Loyola Notre Dame Library, located in a residential area of north Baltimore City, is a member of University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) and serves as the library for Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Loyola University Maryland, a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, is recognized for excellence in teaching and learning and Notre Dame of Maryland University is a leader in the education of women and non-traditional students. The Library serves a total graduate and undergraduate student population of 5,819 FTE that includes 4,529 FTE at Loyola and 1,290 FTE at Notre Dame.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, access to dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as TIAA retirement. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‐employment background check. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, the Loyola Notre Dame Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit electronically a resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) work-related references with “Collections Librarian” in the subject line to Briana Marine, Administrative Operations Coordinator: bmarine@loyola.edu. Only complete applications will be considered.

The Loyola Notre Dame Library is dedicated to the safety of our staff and our surrounding communities. As part of that commitment, LNDL requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and new employee at LNDL, you will be required to comply with the Library’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at the Library. LNDL provides reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals with disabilities that enable them to perform their job duties as well as employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices that conflict with getting vaccinated. Reasonable accommodation may include appropriate adjustment or modifications of employer policies, including the Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program;
• Minimum of 2 years recent supervisory experience managing, motivating, and leading staff;
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in negotiating content licenses;
• Demonstrated experience in at least two functional areas of acquisitions, cataloging/metadata, collection development, or electronic resources management;
• Familiarity with cataloging and metadata standards and practices;
• Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize work to meet deadlines, collect and analyze data to inform decision-making, facilitate change, and work independently and collaboratively to thrive in a dynamic work environment;
• Proficiency with standard desktop tools, especially Microsoft Excel, and business applications;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of integrated library systems and discovery layers;
• Working knowledge of vendor-provided acquisition tools and methods for receiving vendor-provided bibliographic records;
• Experience using an electronic resource management system (currently ROAM);
• Experience using tools such as Tableau, OpenRefine, or SQL;
• Experience working within a library consortium;
• Basic knowledge of copyright law and “fair use” guidelines;
• Experience serving as a library liaison.

Position: Outreach and Education Librarian
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Salary: $55,000, commensurate with experience

Originally posted on the SLA Career Center.

Would you like to play an important role in fostering access to biomedical and health information benefitting community health? Would you enjoy knowing your outreach efforts ensure the availability of a trained workforce to support that outcome? If so, please consider applying to join our team.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine, Regional Medical Library (NNLM, Region 1), housed within the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), provides funding and health information outreach and education for the following states in alignment with the National Library of Medicine strategic plan: DC, DE, KY, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA, and WV.

NNLM Region 1 seeks a creative and collaborative Outreach and Education Librarian to coordinate regional outreach and education programs. The librarian cultivates partnerships and fosters relationships across the region to improve access to biomedical and health information for health professionals, librarians, and the public. A primary role is to act as the Communications specialist for the Region 1 team, responsible for regional engagement via social media, marketing, and promotions. The librarian engages Region 1 members by providing multi-modal instruction for classes, workshops, and symposia; creating resources such as online guides and tutorials; and providing guidance for funded projects. While a successful candidate is not expected to have this expertise at the time of appointment, a willingness and dedication to develop it over time, with our professional support, is necessary.

The librarian will work in a team environment in the HSHSL and with other NNLM Regional Medical Libraries, Offices and Centers (ROCs); serving as the primary Region 1 liaison to relevant national NNLM topics and curricula groups. The responsibilities will evolve along with the NNLM and library environments, requiring a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

This is a full-time, grant funded faculty position. Fully committed to championing diversity, equity, and active inclusion, we encourage applications from those who identify as members of historically underrepresented populations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to regional programs such as biomedical/health information training and education, as well as a coordinated national training and education program
• Presents information about NLM resources and NNLM programs in training sessions, demonstrations, meetings, exhibits, and other events
• Stewards the NNLM Region 1 Communications program engaging members via social media (Facebook, Twitter, blog), marketing, messaging, and promotions
• Serves as Region 1 liaison to relevant national NNLM working groups and committees
• Provides guidance to recipients of health information outreach grants
• Supports the overall success of the NNLM Region 1 and network members through outreach and education programs in support of NNLM initiatives
• Participates in professional service and professional development activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent advanced degree
Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license at the time of employment

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in all activities and interactions
• Experience utilizing social media and marketing methodologies for engagement
• Established ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in NLM resources with proper training and support
• Evidence of a strong service orientation, ability to represent the RML accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with colleagues, health professionals, information professionals, and the public in a diverse, multi-cultural community
• Demonstrated desire to teach, and willingness to build knowledge of best practices in instruction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Applicants without these qualifications who possess a commitment to learn and gain expertise in these areas are encouraged to apply.
• Project management, strategic planning, and team leadership skills
• Experience developing and conducting workshops and training, interacting confidently with audiences
• Familiarity with current marketing, branding, and engagement methodologies
• Knowledge of NLM and NNLM programs, resources, and services
• Evidence of professional and scholarly activities
• Adaptability in the face of techno-glitches, program alterations, and task modifications
• E xperience with Moodle LMS, video conferencing, webinar, communication, and social media technologies

APPLICATIONS:
Application materials must include a CV/resume; cover letter which includes the source of advertisement; 3 references including names, titles, relationship to applicant, phone numbers, email addresses; and a separate signed/dated affidavit page (stating “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” – does not need to be notarized). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by September 3, 2021.

BENEFITS: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Position: Data Management Librarian
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Salary: $55,000, commensurate with experience

Originally posted on the SLA Career Center.

Would you like to play an important role in fostering open science, data management, and responsible data stewardship while ensuring the availability of a trained workforce to support them? If so, please consider applying to join our team.

The Network of the National Library of Medicine, Regional Medical Library (NNLM, Region 1), housed within the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), provides funding and health information outreach and education for the following states in alignment with the National Library of Medicine strategic plan: DC, DE, KY, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA, and WV.

NNLM Region 1 seeks a creative and collaborative Data Management Librarian to cultivate partnerships and foster relationships across the region to improve information access and data management practices. The librarian engages Region 1 members by providing multi-modal instruction for classes, workshops, and symposia; creating resources such as online guides and tutorials; providing guidance for funded projects related to data management; and acting as the evaluation specialist for the Region 1 team. While a successful candidate is not expected to have this expertise at the time of appointment, a willingness and dedication to develop it over time, with our professional support, is necessary.

The librarian works in a team environment in the HSHSL and with other NNLM Regional Medical Libraries, Offices and Centers (ROCs) and will serve as the primary Region 1 liaison to the NNLM Evaluation Center (NEC) and the NNLM Data Science and Services Center (DSSC), participating in relevant NNLM curriculum groups. The responsibilities will evolve along with the NNLM and library environments, requiring a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

This is a full-time, grant funded faculty position. Fully committed to championing diversity, equity, and active inclusion, we encourage applications from those who identify as members of historically underrepresented populations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to regional programs such as data management, literacy, and evaluation as well as a coordinated national training and education program
• Presents information about NLM and NNLM programs in training sessions, demonstrations, meetings, exhibits, and other events
• Serves as Region 1 liaison to relevant national NNLM working groups and committees
• Provides guidance to recipients of data management and technology grants
• Acts as the Region 1 expert on evaluation, supporting RML and network member success through data collection, program assessment, and outreach
• Collaborates with NNLM Regional Medical Libraries, Offices, and Centers (ROCs) to support national programs and initiatives
• Participates in professional service and professional development activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent advanced degree
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license at the time of employment

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in all activities and interactions
• Established ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Evidence of a strong service orientation, ability to represent the NNLM accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with colleagues, health professionals, information professionals, and the public in a diverse, multi-cultural community
• Expressed commitment to developing expertise in data management with proper training and support
• Demonstrated desire to teach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Applicants without these qualifications who possess a commitment to learn and gain expertise in these areas are encouraged to apply.
• Project management, strategic planning, and team leadership skills
• Experience developing and conducting workshops and training, interacting confidently with audiences
• Familiarity with r esearch data management and data science concepts
• Knowledge of NLM and NNLM programs, resources, and services
• Evidence of professional and scholarly activities
• Adaptability in the face of techno-glitches, program alterations and task modifications
• E xperience with Moodle LMS, video conferencing, webinar, and social media technologies

APPLICATIONS:

Application materials must include a CV/resume; cover letter which includes the source of advertisement; 3 references including names, titles, relationship to applicant, phone numbers, email addresses; and a separate signed/dated affidavit page (stating “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” – does not need to be notarized). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by September 3, 2021.

BENEFITS: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.