Position: University Librarian
Location: University of Mary Washington

Original job posting on ALA JobList.

The University Librarian works with the head of collections and the subject librarians on the analysis and evaluation of current collections and their formats. They meet with the deans, department chairs, and faculty regularly to discuss their needs for library resources and services. The University Librarian is also responsible for providing leadership along with other offices and units for digital and information fluencies. The University Librarian actively participates in the Virtual Library of Virginia consortium (VIVA) and serves as a representative to the Library Advisory Committee. In addition, they support efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in library, university, and professional contexts.
Simpson Library has a collection of 375,000 physical volumes, 450,000 e-books, 200 databases, 130,000 streaming videos, and 100,000 journals and an extensive array of electronic information resources. The library is an active participant in VIVA, a selective depository for U.S. and Virginia publications, and an essential resource for the central Virginia region.
The University of Mary Washington is a coeducational public institution with its residential campus in Fredericksburg, VA., 50 miles south of Washington, D.C. The university, with a total enrollment of 3800 students, is known for its commitment to community engagement, high-impact practices, digital fluency, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Requirements
Demonstrated active involvement in the profession (as demonstrated by conference presentations, publications, or through participation in consortiums and partnerships).

Position: Education Librarian
Location: George Mason University

Original job posting on ALA JobList.

The George Mason University Libraries is seeking to fill the position of the Education Librarian. 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
The University Libraries form an intellectual nexus for George Mason University. The Libraries foster innovation, creativity, and imagination by facilitating access to scholarship and information, providing expert consultation in the research process, and actively teaching the effective and critical use of information. The Libraries also fulfill a critical role in the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge.
The Learning, Research, and Engagement Division (LRE) of the University Libraries has primary responsibility for the spectrum of services and programs related to the outward-focused, direct engagement with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty pertaining to teaching, learning, and research, including the assessment (in conjunction with the Libraries’ Assessment and Planning Office) of such services and programs.
Through the three disciplinary teams of subject specialist librarians (Arts & Humanities, STEM, and Social Sciences, the latter two based at – and inclusive of the staff of – the libraries at the Prince William and Arlington campuses, respectively), the LRE division works continuously with individual faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates on their individual learning and research needs by working closely with academic departments and colleges.
About the Position:
The Education Librarian is responsible for all subject instruction, reference assistance and consultations, outreach, and collection development for the College of Education and Human Development, the Department of Higher Education program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and other assigned departments and/or programs. The Education Librarian also serves as a subject resource to other librarians, contributes to the development and support of initiatives within the University Libraries, consults with and builds relationships with assigned School and department faculty, contributes to the provision of Libraries’ general public services at Fenwick Library, and supports University and Libraries scholarly communication initiatives.
The position reports to the Lead, Social Sciences Team, and Mason Square Library.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Serves as the subject librarian for the College of Education and Human Development, the Higher Education program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and other assigned subject areas, providing research and reference support, instruction, collection development, and outreach to those programs and subject areas;
Develops strategies and tools to assess the effectiveness of instruction and outreach activities;
Participates in collection development activities in assigned areas, including assessing existing collections, maintaining deep subject knowledge of assigned collection development areas, and spending allocated funds appropriately to build depth and breadth;
Develops print and online format information and instruction materials for assigned subject areas;
Engages with and contributes to the development and assessment of programs and services at Fenwick and throughout the Libraries as a whole;
Provides face-to-face, telephone, e-mail, online, and other forms of reference service;
Participates and serves on committees, task forces, projects, etc., within the Mason University Libraries, the campus, the university, and as appropriate, the community;
Contributes to Social Sciences team shared activities and projects;
Seeks, considers, and communicates diverse perspectives and ideas; and
Participates in professional development and/or scholarly activities to enhance professional skills and contribute to the profession and body of knowledge.
Appointment / Benefits / Salary:
12-month professional faculty appointment with rank; health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; 24 vacation days and 12 paid holidays; tuition waiver for self. Salary is commensurate with professional experience and academic qualifications. Salary at appointment is dependent upon rank: Librarian I (not less than $65,000), Librarian II (not less than $70,000), Librarian III (not less than $75,000), and Librarian IV (not less than $80,000).
The George Mason University library system, comprised of a large central library and three other distinctive libraries, is located on three campuses in the Northern Virginia-metropolitan Washington, D.C., region. Serving an R1 University, the Mason Libraries pursues an ambitious programmatic agenda in all areas that are key to a contemporary academic research library—innovative technologies and services, expert library faculty and skilled staff members, growing collections, digital scholarship, publishing, modern facilities, and transformational partnerships. For more information, visit us at https://library.gmu.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number FA595Z at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and three current professional references. References must include name, address, phone number and email address. Questions should be directed to Brian Royer (broyer@gmu.edu), Office of the Dean of Libraries.
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.
Requirements
Required Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
The following education and/or skill sets are required:
ALA-accredited MLS or ALA-recognized foreign equivalent;
Masters degree in education, or equivalent training and experience providing library services to users in one or all of those areas;
Demonstrated professional experience as a librarian (generally two or more years);
Experience in providing responsive and quality reference, instruction, digital and collaborative library research services, as well as practical understanding of the changing research needs of students and faculty; experience in developing, building, and sustaining working relationships with teaching faculty, researchers, and students;
Experience with collection development;
Ability to advocate and promote library resources and services to a variety of constituents;
Understanding of emerging trends and technologies in education librarianship through research, practice, and/or other professional development activities;
Ability to use current technologies for delivering and developing library services;
Ability to work within a collaborative team environment in a distributed university setting;
Commitment to professional development and growth;
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; and
Must be able to meet requirements for reappointment and promotion (http://www.gmu.edu/facstaff/libhandbook.html).

Position: Access Services Specialist, Mason Square Library
Location: George Mason University

Original job posting on ALA JobList.

The George Mason University Libraries seek to fill the position of the MSL Access Services Specialist. 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.
About the Department:
The mission of the Mason Square Library, within the University Libraries, is to support the research, education and life-long learning needs of the faculty, staff, students, and community patrons through the use of library resources, technology, facilities and staff expertise.
About the Position:
This position oversees circulation operations during evening and weekend hours at Mason Square Library, including administrative activities, interpreting and enforcing University and Libraries’ policies and procedures, and monitoring student workers.
Responsibilities:
Provide oversight for the Library’s circulating and non-circulating collections;
Responsible for the overall maintenance and management of all Mason Square Library (MSL) stacks areas which includes serials maintenance, preservation inspections, collection shifts, and space planning;
Creating and updating site-specific marketing materials and social media;
Participates in Libraries’ and departmental-wide projects and tasks; and
Travel to other Mason campuses and work with other Mason Libraries’ units as needed or necessary.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications for this position number 01573Z MUST be submitted online at George Mason’s employment page (https://jobs.gmu.edu/). Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Brian Royer (broyer@gmu.edu), Office of the Dean of Libraries. Review of applications will begin after the Full Consideration Date.
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.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
The following education and/or skill sets are required:
Bachelor’s degree or significant equivalent library experience (typically 2+ years);
Library public services experience, particularly in circulation services;
Knowledge of and experience with academic library functions, including current library systems and research resources;
Experience using an integrated library system, office productivity software, and computer equipment and software;
Service-oriented and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, production- and service-oriented environment;
Dependability and punctuality;
Ability to identify and modify work priorities as needed or directed;
Ability to act with tact and diplomacy, interpret and explain, negotiate fairly and rationally, and exercise sound judgment under pressure or in potentially challenging situations;
Aptitude for accurate and detail-oriented work;
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for providing customer service in a diverse, academic environment; and
Well-developed analytical skills and problem-solving skills, including initiative and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following education and/or skill sets are preferred:
Academic library experience, preferably in circulation;
Knowledge of stacks maintenance; and
Demonstrated ability to supervise.

Position: Mason Square Library Manager
Location: George Mason University

Original job posting on ALA JobList.

The George Mason University Libraries seek to fill the position of the Mason Square Library Manager. 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.
About the Department:
The mission of the Mason Square Library (MSL), as part of the University Libraries, is to support the research, education and life-long needs of the campus’s faculty, staff, students, and community patrons using collections, technology, facilities, and staff expertise.
About the Position:
This position has an essential leadership role in the Mason Square Library. In working with the Head of the Library, this position ensures appropriate goals are set and met in relation to facilities management, collaboration with campus and intercampus administrative and support units, and staff supervision.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and manage all access services in the Mason Square Library including circulation, stacks, serials, document delivery, course reserves, and basic computing;
Supervise and evaluate access services classified and student wages staff;
Collaborate with other access services personnel at other University Libraries sites to ensure consistency in the implementation of circulation and access services policies;
Serve as the primary contact for the library for facilities, campus police, and campus administration in carrying out daily business operations; and
Oversees day to day operations (general administrative activities, facilities issues, computer stations, supplies and equipment, desk and staff schedules, statistics and reports, circulation/access services)
Required Qualifications:
The following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are required:
Bachelor’s degree required or significant equivalent library experience (typically 3+ years);
Substantial knowledge of library public services experiences, particularly circulation services;
Proficiency with relevant, current computer software and support on various computer operation systems (e.g. Windows, MS Office suite, etc.);
Proficiency with current library systems and research resources;
Project, service, and/or program management experience;
Successful experience supervising, training, and mentoring other staff members and/or student employees;
Basic working knowledge of bookkeeping;
Advanced organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment;
Analytical and problem-solving skills, initiative, follow-through, and attention to detail;
Interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and oral) for providing service in a diverse academic environment;
Demonstrate well-developed service orientation and understanding of functional work and its impact on other library units as well as the user community;
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervisor and as part of a team in a fast-paced production- and service-oriented environment;
Ability to act with tact and diplomacy, negotiate fairly and rationally, and exercise good judgement under time, pressure, and/or in potentially challenging situations
Preferred Qualifications:
The following education and/or skill sets are preferred:
Academic library experience, preferably in circulation.
The George Mason University library system, comprised of a large central library and three other distinctive libraries, is located on three campuses in the Northern Virginia-metropolitan Washington, D.C., region. Serving an R1 University, the Mason Libraries pursues an ambitious programmatic agenda in all areas that are key to a contemporary academic research library—innovative technologies and services, expert library faculty and skilled staff members, growing collections, digital scholarship, publishing, modern facilities, and transformational partnerships. For more information, visit us at https://library.gmu.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications for this position number 01572Z MUST be submitted online at George Mason’s employment page (https://jobs.gmu.edu/). Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and phone numbers of three current references. Questions should be directed to Brian Royer (broyer@gmu.edu), Office of the Dean of Libraries.