Position: Senior Manager – IRC Operations
Location: NERA Economic Consulting
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

Originally posted on LLSDC Job Listings.

We have an immediate opening for a fulltime Senior Manager – IRC Operations in our Washington, DC or Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, creative thinker who has vision and enthusiasm to join a global Information Resources team with an established and expanding firm, with a hybrid working environment.

Description and Responsibilities

The qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expert of Global IRC-related Technology, including:

• Resources available via the NERA intranet
• Resources available to the IRC Team, exclusively
• Development and maintenance of IRC-related tools
• Maintenance and management of IRC SharePoint sites
• Maintenance and management of IRC Intranet page
• Direct NERA Technology Services in implementing and supporting IRC Solutions, while delivering technology and security best practices
• Lead data procurement, licensing, and subscription management services on a Global basis
• Work on special projects, as necessary
• Management and supervision of IRC Associate

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Business, Finance or Library/Information Science is an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a research environment providing technology-related support is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with SharePoint
• Minimum 2 years’ people management experience is required
• Experience in Website Development is a preferred
• Experience working in a procurement role is preferred
• Experience working in a law firm setting is a plus
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, respond quickly to resolve problems
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills
• Work alongside the Senior Manager – Research in leading the day-to-day operations of the Global IRC Team
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• The qualified candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and additional hours as needed, to meet time-sensitive deadlines. Qualified candidates will be driven self-starters and be comfortable with face-to-face interactions with colleagues at all levels.

We offer a competitive salary, including an excellent benefits package.

NERA Economic Consulting is an international firm of consulting professionals providing economic, financial, and statistical advice, research, and analysis. Our clients include multinational corporations, the world’s leading law firms, governments, and U.S. regulatory agencies. Our team of roughly 600 professionals operates in 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia / Pacific. To learn more about NERA and to apply to this position, visit our website at: http://www.nera.com/careers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Link to apply: https://mmc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Chicago—155-Wacker/NERA-Senior-Manager-Operations—Information-Resources–Chicago-or-Washington–DC-_R_232456

Position: Senior Manager – Research Information Resources, North America
Location: NERA Economic Consulting
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

Originally posted on LLSDC Job Listings.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Manager in our Washington DC, NYC or Chicago office. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative thinker who has vision and enthusiasm to join a global Information Resources team with an established and expanding firm, with a Hybrid working environment.

Description and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Information Resources, the qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Management of the IRC Global Research Team
• Work with global consulting staff on a wide range of research projects using information tools and proprietary databases to provide information for client projects and business development initiatives
• Responsible for Research quality, efficiency and effectiveness on a daily basis
• Mentor IRC Global Research team members on best practices and professional development
• Provide quick solutions and in-depth research, current awareness services, competitive intelligence and special research to support NERA’s consulting staff
• Work with NERA information resources team members from other regions and offices to continue to build a global research function through sharing work and experiences
• Management of research during East Coast business hours
• Guidance on more complex research projects
• Help educate consulting staff on research issues and train them on end-user products
• Assist in marketing and developing information services to NERA staff globally
• Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced degree in one of the following is required: information/library science from an accredited program or Masters (MBA) in business or economics; undergraduate degree in economics or finance would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a research environment providing business/corporate, and financial information is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a Geographically diverse Team is required.
• Excellent understanding of the US legal system and a minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting Legal Research using tools such as PACER, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law, is required.
• JD or Paralegal Certification is an asset
• Understanding/knowledge and experience with database services such as: Bloomberg, CapIQ, FactSet, , Refinitiv, DataStream, , S&P Global Market Intelligence, legal databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Lex Machina)
• Experience searching academic/literature/news databases such as Factiva, LexisNexis, Econlit, ProQuest, Dialog, Business Source Corporate, Hein Online
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, respond quickly to requests and handle a workload requiring creative, analytical, evaluative, accurate, and interpretive thought processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the Securities Finance industry is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• The qualified candidate must be able to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and additional hours as needed, to meet time-sensitive deadlines. Qualified candidates will be driven self-starters and be comfortable with face-to-face interactions with colleagues at all levels.

We offer a competitive salary, including an excellent benefits package.

NERA Economic Consulting is an international firm of consulting professionals providing economic, financial, and statistical advice, research, and analysis. Our clients include multinational corporations, the world’s leading law firms, governments, and U.S. regulatory agencies. Our team of roughly 600 professionals operates in 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia / Pacific. To learn more about NERA and to apply to this position, visit our website at: http://www.nera.com/careers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Apply at this link: https://mmc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/New-York—1166/NERA-Senior-Manager—Information-Resources–Chicago–NYC–Washington–DC-_R_232043-2

Position: Serials Librarian
Location: Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, George Washington University
Salary: $66,000 – $78,000

Originally posted on the SLA Career Center.

The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative information professional to manage the library’s serials collection of over 6,500 electronic journal titles. The Serials Librarian is responsible for the management of the library’s journal subscriptions, including budgeting, licensing, discovery, usage assessment, and user education. This position reports to the Associate Director, Library Operations, is a collaborative member of the Library Operations team, and supervises the Serials Manager, a full-time staff position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages daily operations in the Serials Department and the overall successful availability of all journals.
• Manages the serials portion of the collections budget, and ensures serials subscription costs stay within budgetary limits. Approves and tracks invoice payments throughout the fiscal year.
• Assesses and analyzes the serials collection on an ongoing basis to inform yearly renewal and selection decisions.
• Activates and maintains serials records in the Alma library services platform.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with vendors to negotiate license agreements and pricing of serials subscriptions, and to establish and ensure consistent access to serials holdings across multiple platforms. Collaborates with the Acquisitions Librarian in vendor negotiations as needed.
• Collaborates with collections librarians and staff at Gelman Library and Burns Law Library on shared subscription negotiations, shared collection decisions, and negotiation of transformative license agreements with vendors.
• Collaborates with, trains, and supervises the Serials Manager to maintain seamless on-site and off-site access to electronic journals through link checking and access troubleshooting, link resolver and EZproxy management, IP range management, and holdings record management.
• Markets journal collection titles to users and educates users about access options and troubleshooting tips.
• Creates and maintains documentation of serials-related policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Participates in the Library’s instructional program as a Librarian Instructor, partnered with a Clinical Instructor with first and second-year medical students.
• Collaborates with the Metadata and Scholarly Publishing Librarian to ensure an accurate reflection of serial title changes in the online catalog.
• Participates in the Collection Development committee and has selector responsibilities for assigned liaison departments.
• Supports authors through education and consultations on journal selection, predatory publishing, open access publishing, and securing funding for article processing charges.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in librarianship, especially electronic resources, their impact, and management issues. Provides leadership within the library on serials resources and their management.
• Participates in library-wide committees.
• Other duties may be assigned to reflect candidate strengths and interests and/or unit needs, and after discussion with the supervisor.
• Advertised Salary: Rank, including Librarian I, Librarian II, and Librarian III, and salary are commensurate with experience and are competitive for DC-area libraries. Salary minimums by rank are Librarian II: $66,000; and Librarian III: $78,000.

Other Benefits: The comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 7 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base, and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; and paid parental leave. For benefits details, please visit GW Benefits. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of two (2) days/week of remote work and three (3) days/week of on-site work.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/101055 and upload a cover letter that highlights your experiences, including transferable skills, that address the job responsibilities, and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position, a current CV, or a resume, and provide the names and complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin on June 9, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in library or information science from an ALA-accredited school (or equivalent) or another Master’s degree or higher with relevant experience conferred by the start of employment.
• 1-2 years experience working in a library setting.
• Excellent oral (presentations, training workshops) and written (training materials, requested analyses, documentation, reports) communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.

Other Information:

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework or experience with electronic serials or electronic resources management through library automated systems (such as Alma).
• 2-3 years experience in either a health sciences library or an academic library.
• Experience analyzing collections, budgets, workflows, and troubleshooting access issues.
• Experience negotiating publisher/vendor licenses.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to use spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Office Excel or Google Sheets for analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with SUSHI and COUNTER usage statistics.
• Experience with serials workflow from identification of items to patron access for electronic serials.
• Experience supporting Open Access initiatives.

Position: Reference and Instruction Librarian
Location: Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, The George Washington University
Salary: $65,000 – 75,000

Originally posted on the SLA Career Center.

Himmelfarb Library seeks applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library. This librarian supports reference, research, and instructional services to students, faculty, and staff of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, and School of Nursing with a focus on equitable impact to our users. This librarian is an embedded librarian in nursing and public health courses and acts as a librarian instructor for the Practice of Medicine course, Clinical Integration Sessions, in the MD curriculum.

Himmelfarb Library invites interested information professionals of all backgrounds and depths of experience who have an interest in being part of a vibrant, collaborative, mission-driven academic service organization to apply to work with us. This position reports to the Associate Director, Reference, Instruction, and Access.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support for academic, research, and clinical missions via reference and research information services at the reference desk in the library and via remote reference service points.
• Participates in and designs formal and informal instruction and orientation programs for students, staff, and faculty, as well as community health patrons; contributes to the evaluation of instructional materials.
• Provides support and training to users for the library’s online resources including databases, citation management, and research tools.
• Provides support to faculty in creating and maintaining courses in GW’s course management system, as well as other educational technologies that facilitate online and distance education, and investigate new technologies and software to support faculty education and research
• Acts as library liaison for the CIS/POM course – this includes timely distribution of course materials to fellow librarian instructors, regular review of course materials, attending course committee meetings, managing the grading of assignments/quizzes, etc.
• Develops and maintains research guides and other online materials to support student and faculty educational and research activities.
• Contributes to library marketing and communication activities.
• Participates in collection development activities for the reference collection and liaison departments.
• Assists in management of student listservs and library e-mail accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• MLS or a combination of a graduate degree and professional experience in libraries.
• Coursework or experience searching literature and full-text databases.
• Coursework or experience teaching information literacy skills and providing reference services or educational technology support.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity, diversity and inclusion; may include experiences in education, mentoring, consulting, outreach, or another form of engagement.
• Other Information:

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience teaching information literacy skills and/or providing reference service, or 2-3 years experience providing educational technology support in a library environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical literature databases such as PubMed.
• Experience supporting systematic review projects or teaching about systematic review methodology.

Advertised Salary: Rank and salary are contingent upon qualifications and are competitive for DC-area academic health sciences libraries however there is an anticipated annual salary of $65,000-75,000.

Other Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 7 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base, and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; and paid parental leave. For benefits details, please visit GW Benefits. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of two (2) days/week of remote work and three (3) days/week of on-site work however GW will not sponsor for employment visa status.

Application Procedure: To be considered, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/101790 and upload a cover letter that highlights your experiences, including transferable skills, that address the job responsibilities, and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position, a current CV, or a resume, and provide the names and complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin on June 9, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The George Washington University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Position: Chief, Rare Book and Special Collections Division
Location: Library of Congress
Salary: $141,022 – $212,100

Full vacancy announcement available on ALA Joblist.

The Special Collections Directorate seeks a creative, collaborative, and service-oriented leader to serve as Chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress, one of the foremost rare book and special collections repositories in the United States currently comprising nearly 1 million books, broadsides, pamphlets, theater playbills, title pages, prints, posters, photographs, and medieval and Renaissance manuscripts. The Division’s holdings encompass nearly all eras and subjects, with a multitude of strengths including 15th-century printing, history of science, Americana, and the American Book Arts. Notable collections include the Thomas Jefferson Library, the Rosenwald Collection, and the Aramont Library.

The Chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division (RBSCD) provides vision and leadership for the development, stewardship, interpretation, promotion, and service of the rare books and special collections under its purview to meet the needs of government officials, scholars, and all users who request information or seek access to those collections and services. Under the Chief’s general direction, the Division’s primary role is to expand access to, enhance the research value and use of, and promote public engagement with the Library’s rare books and special collections in support of the Library’s mission of connecting with all Americans. The Chief is responsible for directing the activities of the Division and related external activities, supervising Division staff, fostering collaboration with colleagues in the agency and the broader community, and cultivating relations with potential donors to support and advance the work of the Division. The Chief serves as a leader in the field of rare books and special collections and represents the Library at national and international meetings, events, and programs, especially those related to the Division’s collections.

Exercises overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and critical Library of Congress programs and operations. Responsible for directing and managing the Rare Book and Special Collections Division to efficiently accomplish specified goals and objectives outlined in the Library’s strategic plan. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operations and takes actions to initiate, modify, or cancel projects in accord with the service unit’s directional plan and performance budget.

Establishes performance expectations for a group of staff members performing work up to the GS-14 level. Performs the full range of human resource management functions related to directly and indirectly supervised staff. Sets and clearly communicates performance expectations for staff and oversees performance management principles in accord with Library regulations, procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Provides informal feedback and periodically assesses staff on organizational performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances and takes necessary personnel actions. Provides advice and counsel to staff and subordinate managers on work and policy matters.

Develops, conceives, plans, and implements policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs. Translates new legislation and/or Library strategic goals into program goals, actions, and policies, interpreting the impact of a new legislative or strategic planning requirements on agency programs. Recognized as an agency authority in formulating new policies and program objectives that have a broad or long-range impact on the Library, as well as the subject fields under the purview of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level managers and officials, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies, members of the Madison Council, prospective donors, and distinguished members of the public including scholars, to advance the mission of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division and the mission of the Library of Congress, furthering its strategic goals.

Serves as primary agency advisor on collections, services, programs, and events of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Counsels senior management staff and officials at multiple levels of the Library of Congress, including senior staff of the Library Collections and Services Group, the Researcher and Collection Services Service Unit, the Special Collections Directorate, the Congressional Relations Office, the Center for Literacy, Learning, and Engagement, the Center for Exhibits and Interpretation, and Library Development.

Requirements

The competencies below are required for this position. Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position.

A candidate’s resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:

Ability to lead and manage a program/area of responsibility**: The successful candidate has the ability to lead, manage, and oversee core services, programs, and/or projects to accomplish an organization’s mission and goals in a library, archival, or museum setting. In doing so, had the following responsibilities: 1) developed program performance objectives/targets that support the organization’s mission and goals, 2) conducted monthly or quarterly reviews and prepared annual assessments of accomplishments and outcomes/results, 3) advised senior level officials, 4) oversaw day-to-day operations directly and through others, 5) worked with both internal and national external organizations to achieve program goals, 6) evaluated current and proposed programs and operations and recommended actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue projects, 7) developed and integrated policies and processes for a program/area of responsibility, and 8) planned, acquired, and organized resources and people.

Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of modern librarianship as it relates to rare and special collections and provision of researcher services**: The successful candidate has applied professional knowledge of library and information management principles, concepts and techniques to manage library functions and carry out library programs in a research library, special collections, or archival setting; using this knowledge to acquire content, organize material, and provide access to analog and digital collections. Experience with the following: 1) developed and implemented modern strategies for rare, special and general collections development and management; 2) set strategies to preserve, secure, organize, describe, digitize and make information accessible; 3) provided leadership for community-based engagement and diversity in collections development; 4) enriched the online and offsite user experience around collections and services; 5) implemented innovative onsite user experiences that support traditional and evolving forms of research; and 6) pursued creative and practical channels for increasing user engagement.

Ability to build coalitions and professional networks**: The successful candidate has the ability to identify, build and maintain relationships and professional networks to gain support and commitment from scholars and other learners; the publishing and creative community; and colleagues in the library, rare book and special collections, archival and /or museum fields. This includes: 1) participating in and representing the institution at professional association meetings; 2) working collaboratively with other departments, agencies and organizations to further agency goals and objectives; 3) establishing successful relationships with donors and potential donors to obtain additions to Library collections; and 4) working with the research library, rare book and special collections, and/or archival communities to identify trends and issues related to the collections and services of the Library.

Ability to supervise, develop and lead a diverse cultural heritage workforce**: The successful candidate has supervised, managed and/or provided leadership for a diverse workforce at a government, corporate, academic, or nonprofit library, archival, or museum organization, which included: 1) establishing realistic yet challenging goals and standards; 2) supplying regular, constructive feedback and mentoring to assist staff in attaining their goals; 3) involving staff in planning, decision making and team building; 4) identifying current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals and skill gaps; 5) providing opportunities for training and career advancement; 6) hiring staff; 7) addressing staff performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters; 8) establishing and communicating performance expectations; 9) assigning work and ensuring tasks are appropriately delegated and satisfactorily completed; and 10) creating and embracing an environment fostering diversity, integrity, and honesty focused on ongoing improvement to self and others and to customer service.

Ability to lead and inspire change: The successful candidate has the ability to lead and inspire change in developing and implementing agency values, principles, and direction in a library, archival, or museum setting. This includes the ability to think creatively and recognize innovation; promote ideas with enthusiasm, conviction, and assertiveness; resolve contentious situations; solicit and consider others’ opinions; gain support and commitment from others; motivate and inspire others; demonstrate flexibility; and promote a culture of change and growth.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and review and assess the writing of others: The successful candidate has prepared a variety of clear, cogent, accurate, well-organized, and understandable complex and specialized documents related to the work of the position, such as: 1) funding proposals; 2) policies; 3) program goals and objectives; 4) business plans; 5) budget justifications; 6) performance management documents/evaluations; 7) annual and other reports; 8) research papers; and 9) scholarly articles, exhibition captions, and blog posts focused on historical topics or resources. This includes the ability to target an audience and shape communications so that they are appropriate and specific to the activity.

Ability to present information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations: The successful candidate has the ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations, in both planned and extemporaneous situations. This included shaping the appropriate amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing: The successful candidate has the ability to effectively express ideas and recommendations other than in writing in various settings to peers, staff, managers, supervisors, and external audiences to both provide and seek information. This includes actively listening to or understanding communicated information and answering questions thoughtfully and completely.