Position: Librarian (Collection Management & Acquistions)
Location: Naval Academy
Salary: $74,950 – $116,788

Full vacancy announcement available on USAJOBS. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/681992600

Summary

You will serve as a LIBRARIAN (COLLECTION MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITIONS) in the NIMITZ LIBRARY of the NAVAL ACADEMY.

Duties

You will develop and maintain a collection of materials so the library is current.
You will develop plans for library acquisitions, audiovisuals, and collection organization to enhance the library resources program.
You will manage projects and guide staff to successfully complete work.
You will study problems or processes to provide input on potential solutions and implements corrective actions.

Position: Library Technician (Technical Services)
Location: Air Force District of Washington

Full vacancy announcement available on USAJOBS.

This position will be assigned to the library on Andrews AFB. This is a flexible position with no benefits.

Duties

Is responsible for all technical service operations. Assists in the training of new library aids and technicians on technical service tasks. Independently performs acquisition duties by implementing established procedures for technical services functions. Prepares, verifies, and processes all procurement purchase requests in accordance with AF Library and Information System procurement guidelines, regulations, general library philosophies, and funds procedures for various funding sources as directed by the supervisory librarian. Collects bibliographic data for ordering library materials. Using established procedures, renews subscriptions. Monitors receipt of all items purchased and routinely follows up on outstanding orders. Reports purchasing/delivery discrepancies to senior technician. Recommends titles for possible inclusion in the collection. Performs copy cataloging to meet specific library requirements. Uses automated cataloging resources such as OCLC and MARCIVE to obtain and modify catalog records for new library materials in a variety of formats. Downloads cataloging data for materials into the on-line public access catalog system to make the records accessible to library users. Ensures catalog records are accurate and current. Maintains name, series, and subject authority control records. Using established procedures, prepares library materials in a variety of formats for use by library customers. Logs in periodicals and checks for missing issues. Assists in the annual inventory of library materials. Using established procedures, prepares materials for disposal via excess lists or DRMO and prepares appropriate paperwork. Monitors and maintains stock levels of office and specialized library supplies. Assists in providing ready reference services to library customers. Refers difficult reference questions to the senior technician or librarian. Assists library users with library equipment. Performs routine clerical tasks. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents. Receives and transmits electronic mail and attachments. Assists at the circulation desk as needed. Refers unusual or complex problems concerning work processes to the appropriate staff member. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11673861

Position: Biomedical Librarian
Location: National Institutes of Health
Salary: $61,947 – $116,788

Full vacancy announcement available on ALA Joblist.

Join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library to enjoy local remote telework from Bethesda, MD as an information consultant and library instructor for NIH and Health and Human Services (HHS) researchers and policymakers. Specialize in services like scholarly communication, data services, bibliometrics, drug information, and/or evidence synthesis. Collaborate to develop and deliver quality information services to 27 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, plus HHS groups working to enhance public health and advance science. View this Introduction to the NIH Library.

If you have experience providing information services and instruction in a clinical or biomedical research setting and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Library team. These opportunities will be available on USAJOBS.gov for ten calendar days in October. The application period reflects the NIH’s effort to hire talented people quickly.

The NIH is the world’s largest medical research facility, and we are seeking applications from exceptional candidates for two Biomedical Librarian positions at the NIH Library (Office of Research Services, Division of Library Services):

Librarian (Biomedical) GS-1410-9/11/12 FPL 13 announcement; dates: 10/14/2022-10/24/2022

Merit announcement: # NIH-ORS-MP-23-11668300 and link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/681720600

DE announcement: # NIH-ORS-DE-23-11668256 and link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/681698500

• Serves as an expert information advisor and consultant to NIH and HHS customers.
• Consults and collaborates with researchers, clinicians, and staff to aid them in locating, accessing, identifying, and managing information.
• Utilizes a range of biomedical information resources and databases to provide information to researchers, clinicians, and staff.
• Develops and provides a program of instruction in areas such as the use of analytical tools, scholarly resources, and library resources.
• Provides advice and consultation to researchers, clinicians, and staff in using library products and services.
• Performs outreach across NIH and HHS to understand users’ information needs and markets library services and resources that meet those needs.
• Consults with research librarians, researchers, clinicians, and peer groups within and outside NIH and HHS to keep abreast of developments, new methods, and search techniques in the area of specialty, information science and biomedicine.
• If you are selected at the GS-9, or GS-11, you will essentially perform the same duties as those described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.
• For more information on the NIH Library, visit https://www.nihlibrary.nih.gov/.

A full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and a 401k equivalent savings plan.

This position is subject to a background investigation.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Position: Library Associate – Special Collections University Archives
Location: Towson University

Originally posted on the SLA Career Center.

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 22,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

This position works as part of the team that cares for, manages, and promotes Towson University’s Special Collections and University Archives by providing access to records of enduring value. Under the leadership of the Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA), this position cultivates outward-facing relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and independent scholars by assisting with and/or conducting research to fulfill reference questions, engaging in a range of outreach activities, and increasing the discoverability of and access to historic, manuscript, and archival research materials via digitization, metadata creation, and digital preservation strategies.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assist with the web archiving program using Archive-It and Conifer software. Ingest and create metadata for born digital and digitized material into our digital collections platform, Quartex. Assist with the preservation of physical and digital collections materials. Digitize documents, photographs, and other materials. Assist with developing and maintaining digital collections landing pages, digital exhibits, social media posts, and other web content. Provide direction to student assistants working on digitization projects. Participate in outreach efforts for SCUA, including exhibits, displays, presentations, events, and web features. Collaborate with SCUA colleagues to develop digital components of exhibits and displays. Participate in the preparation of materials for SCUA instruction sessions in collaboration with departmental staff. Responsible for submission aspects of the institutional repository MD-SOAR. Reformatting published materials from their published version to their pre-published version. Cleaning up accessibility errors/warnings in submitted files. Upload content and enter metadata for submissions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience in a library setting or similar environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and user satisfaction.
• Initiative, energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff of the University and external scholars.
• Demonstrated understanding of the value and importance of the use of primary sources in research and education.
• Strong attention to detail; analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize information into a broad context.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with departmental staff.
• Ability to exercise discretion when working with sensitive or private information in keeping with state and federal guidelines.
• Flexibility in a changing technological environment.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 14 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

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. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Position: Senior Assistant Branch Manager Adult Services
Location: Harford County Public Library

Originally posted on the SLA Career Center.

Position Summary:

The Senior Assistant Branch Manager assists with managing the day-to-day operations, activities, and staff of the assigned branch designated as a Level II due to collection size, special collections and services, number of branch staff, and customer traffic. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration, providing equal and free access to information, programs and education.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with overall branch management and oversees branch activities and personnel in the absence of the Branch Manager;
• Provides reference and readers advisory services to the public;
• Ensures appropriate transfer of training and information sharing activities have been developed and implemented for reference staff having attended training or staff development activities;
• Assists in the development of branch staff schedules and, in conjunction with the Branch Manager, to meet customer and budgetary needs;
• Oversees, plans and implements adult services;
• Oversees budgets and purchasing for specific branch departments and line items;
• Works the informational desks in the Adult department;
• Prepares reports as directed;
• Coordinates and leads the system-wide Library Information Services Training (LIST) for new reference staff;
• Provides assistance and training on electronic resources to staff and patrons;
• Provides oversight for special services, departments, collections and resources;
• Performs collection maintenance activities, including weeding and assessment; keeping collections up to date; and ordering items;
• Takes a leadership role in implementing changes and in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the library;
• Provides troubleshooting for any building or staff issues to ensure public and staff safety;
• Keeps abreast of new trends and changes within public libraries

Supervision Functions:

• Serves as a hiring manager and supervises reference staff, reference substitutes, hourly staff and volunteers as assigned;
• Oversees the training of staff and volunteers, as assigned;
• Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the librarys performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines;
• Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff;
• Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and schedules;
• Interprets and implements system-wide policies and procedures;
• Ensures staff receive and understand the system and department communications via written or electronic format or in-person meetings;
• May act as supervisor of a team or workgroup and/or may supervise volunteers.

Standard Functions:

• Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested;
• Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives;
• Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise;
• Is dependable and punctual;
• Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service;
• Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Librarys Policies and Procedures Manual;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, required (Note: will consider applicants who will complete such program within six months from date of application.);
• Ability to obtain State of Maryland certification as a Professional Librarian within six months of hire;
• Three or more years of related professional library experience, including direct information service and training of customers and staff on the use of computers, databases, preferably in public library;
• Two or more years of supervisory experience;
• Ability to work day, evening, and weekends hours;
• Ability to travel to branch/outside locations is required;
• Valid drivers license with no more than three points;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable criminal background report.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to gain advanced knowledge of Harford County Public Library policies and procedures;
• Ability to act as a representative of Harford County Public Library to the public;
• Extensive knowledge of branch practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
• Knowledge of training methods and technologies;
• Thorough understanding of the relationship of the facets of childrens, teens and adult services and the concepts necessary to develop strong cross services relationships;
• Expert knowledge of relevant electronic resources, including the Internet and databases;
• Knowledge of technology to include 3D printers, robotics, coding, virtual and augmented reality, green screens and relevant software packages;
• Ability to engage with customers in a diplomatic and empathetic manner;
• Ability to effectively coordinate, supervise, train and communicate with other staff members;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other professionals;
• Ability to develop and implement programs in childrens, teens and adult services
• Extensive knowledge of modern research techniques;
• Ability to keep relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines;
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and patient with customers and staff;
• Strong supervisory and managerial skills;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Work Environment:

• Work requires occasional physical effort in the handling of light materials, up to 30 pounds, in a non-strenuous work environment. For example, set up and takedown of tables, chairs or other equipment for meetings or events, pushing/pulling of library carts;
• Environment includes moderate noises (i.e. an office with conversations, photocopiers, and/or computer printers);
• Work also involves standing or walking up to 60% of the time;
• Requires sitting and use of computer and keyboard for extended periods of time;
• Observes safe workplace practices with uncluttered workspace, including office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, proper lifting techniques, and following fire regulations;
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less;
• Precise hand-eye coordination with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the Senior Branch Manager. Does supervise staff. May supervise volunteers.

Work Week:

Work schedule includes day, evening and weekend hours.

In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities of this job, it is the responsibility of every employee to comply with the Harford County Public Librarys Values statement, customer service guidelines, and all other policies detailed in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The library administration reserves the right to change, modify, delete, and supplement job duties based on the organizations needs.

This and all library positions are eligible for system-wide transfer.

Harford County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:

Applications for this position are completed and accepted via online submission only at www.HCPLonline.org . Review vacancy announcement and requirements, under Library Jobs tab. A resume is required for this position; however, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of the online employment application. Please do not state “refer to resume” on the application. HCPL is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an EOE.

Position: Director of the Legal Information Center
Location: Delaware Law School

Widener University Delaware Law School in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks to hire a Director of the Legal Information Center (LIC) to begin July 1, 2023. In collaboration with LIC staff, law school faculty and staff, and the broader university community, the Director oversees operations, personnel, strategic planning, external relations, technology and other initiatives, and budget, and informs curricular matters associated with legal research as one of the intellectual and research centers of the Law School.

The Director would maintain the rank of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Law, with equal expectations to teach one course per academic year as well as be a full faculty participant in faculty governance and professional service. Promotion and/or tenure is based on meeting institutional standards for teaching, scholarship, and service.
For more information and to apply, please see: https://careers.widener.edu/en-us/job/492931

Position: Technical Services Librarian
Location: Delaware Law School

Widener University invites applications for an engaged and experienced librarian to be our Technical Services Librarian for Widener University Delaware Law School. Reporting to the Director of the Library, this role provides support to the Delaware Legal Information Center.

The Technical Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of Technical Services administration, including acquisitions, cataloging, e-resource management, and serials check-in. The Technical Services Librarian maintains the accuracy and integrity of bibliographic and authority records in the online catalog, performs original and copy cataloging when needed. The ideal Technical Services librarian will also have some knowledge of library systems.
For more information and to apply, please see: https://careers.widener.edu/en-us/job/492934