Position: Competitive Intelligence Manager
Location: Miles & Stockbridge (Baltimore, MD office)

Miles & Stockbridge is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Manager in the Baltimore office. Under the supervision of the Director of Research & Information Services, this role will oversee the competitive intelligence function for the firm which entails collaborating closely with the firm’s business development and client Intake teams to provide insights for strategic decision making across all practice groups. Primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts in-depth research and analysis of potential client companies, competitors or new hires, using resources including, Monitor Suite, Pitchbook, Bloomberg, Juristat, PrivCo, and Capital IQ.
• Manages current awareness scheme of dozens of potential and current clients in several target markets and industries.
• Supervises firm-wide client intake due diligence research using multiple platforms including Intapp and Westlaw Company Investigator.
• Manages Docket tracking (current, ongoing litigation) and New Litigation tracking (target clients, current clients, Nature of Suit, attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working in a law firm or professional services organization. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and/or a Masters of Librarian and Information Sciences degree from an accredited university or college. The candidate should have strong research skills and can demonstrate their attention to details and accuracy. The Competitive Intelligence Manager plays an integral role at the firm and requires an individual that is competent, flexible, and can interact with individuals across all levels of firm management.

If interested, please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to dswilliams@milesstockbridge.com.

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, as a condition of employment, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. requires all employees to be fully vaccinated. An employee is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Position: E-Resources & Discovery Librarian
Location: Towson University, Albert S. Cook Library

Full vacancy announcement available on ALA Joblist

Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to serve as the E-Resources & Discovery Librarian. Our library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse library staff by considering applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Towson University places a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can read the campus’ commitment to diversity statement here: https://www.towson.edu/about/diversity.html. Candidates will be expected to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal. This position is a 12-month faculty status position available immediately and beginning no later than January 2022.

Responsibilities
This position provides leadership and expertise in integrating, organizing and managing the library’s electronic resources and assists the Assistant University Librarian for Content Management with all aspects of the life cycle of e-resources, including purchasing, licensing, access, and maintenance of all electronic materials. The E-Resources & Discovery Librarian works cooperatively with units across the library to ensure that the library’s subscription databases, e-journals and e-books are discoverable and accessible by patrons. This librarian designs and implements library initiatives to support student success and retention; participates in library assessment initiatives. In addition to librarianship, library faculty are responsible for scholarship and service; expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track; and participate fully as members of the library faculty.

Albert S. Cook Library:

Albert S. Cook Library is the campus library for Towson University, the largest university in the Baltimore area and the second largest in the University System of Maryland. Cook Library also serves the Towson University Northeastern Maryland (TUNE) campus. With 23 faculty librarians and 25 staff, Cook Library provides superior support to Towson University.

TOWSON UNIVERSITY
About TU
Towson University was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Applicant should submit a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and the names and contact information of three relevant references. Cover letters should detail how the applicant’s teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Towson University’s commitment to diversity. Transcripts will be requested of final candidates.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is LIB-3520

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University System of Maryland (USM) has recently determined that mandating a COVID-19 vaccine for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM is both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. As a prospective hire at TU, proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination must be demonstrated before you begin employment with the university.

Applicant Data Form
Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, as detailed in A More Inclusive TU: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020 – 25). TU is a national leader in inclusive excellence, the only institution in Maryland with zero achievement gap, and 68% growth in minority enrollment over the past 5 years. We encourage application from a variety of (dis)abilities, cultural, ethnic, race, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, color, religious, socio-economic, sexual orientation and belief backgrounds.

Requirements
Qualifications
MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution. Familiarity with library standards pertaining to e-resources, including serials and continuing resources. Strong, positive interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Commitment to continued growth in areas of responsibility. Rank is determined by qualifications at time of appointment.

Position: Library Services Manager
Location: Caroline County (Md.) Public Library
Salary: $50,000-$58,000

Originally posted on the Maryland Library Association Job Line

Responsibilities: The Caroline County Public Library seeks an innovative, experienced, conscientious, and community-oriented Library Services Manager to oversee all aspects of customer facing services at our Central Library. The purpose of this position is to plan, supervise and direct the work of the public service points and related staff at the Central Library while working with administration and other library staff to develop and update library policies and procedures. As a senior management position in a small public library (20 FTE employees), this position requires proficiency in frontline customer service and adult programming along with the ability to manage budgets, apply for and manage grants, contribute to the library’s strategic plan, and supervise staff. Strong project management and interpersonal communication skills are required for success. Given the current conditions of delivering library services during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and confidence in designing and delivering both virtual and in-person programs and services. The Caroline County Public Library is dedicated to ensuring equity of library services to the community; as such, we seek a librarian who views library services through an equity lens and is skilled at partnering with organizations to deliver services to traditionally underserved groups.

Requirements: Minimum- Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program. Three years of progressively responsible post-graduate experience working in a public library. Possess a Maryland Class “C” driver’s license or an equivalent from another state. Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of computer proficiency, including familiarity with both Mac and Windows operating systems. One-year supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Collection Development experience. Three years supervisory experience. Adult programming experience. Familiarity with Polaris ILS.

Salary: Range of $50,000 – $58,000, Commensurate with Experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, and participation in the Maryland State Retirement System. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Regular schedule includes daytime, evening, and rotating Saturdays.

Application Process: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to
employment@carolib.org. This position will be open until filled.
The Caroline County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. The Library’s policy is to treat all employees and applications equally and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national or ancestral origin, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with applicable laws. This policy is applicable to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and promotions. The Caroline County Public Library complies with the ADA. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process should contact the Library Office Manager at 410-479-1343 prior to submitting an application or resume. The Caroline County Public Library is a drug free/smoke free facility.
View complete job description at: http://www.carolib.org