Four Positions: Maryland

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Position: Legal Research Analyst
Location: McGuire Woods (Baltimore)
No salary provided

Overview: McGuireWoods has an opening for an experienced Legal Research Analyst.  The Analyst provides research and reference services to lawyers and staff.  The ideal candidate will have three to five years of research experience in a law firm environment.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

  • Performs complex legal and non-legal research and reference services for clients, lawyers and staff for multiple offices.
  • Maintains current knowledge and proficiency in the use of legal and non-legal computer information retrieval systems.
  • Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the selection of information sources, research methods and document delivery options when responding to reference and research questions.
  • Provides ready reference services at regularly assigned hours and as needed.
  • Creates targeted, custom current awareness and litigation alerts as requested.
  • Participates in and coordinates orientation and training of new attorneys/staff as requested.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences from an ALA accredited program.
  • Preferred 3-5 years related experience as a professional research analyst/ law librarian.
  • Must have knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research and computer assisted legal research.
  • Must have advanced knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis and other computer assisted research tools.

Position: Serials / Government Documents Cataloging Librarian
Location: University of Maryland (College Park)
Posted: ALA Joblist
Salary: $63,000-73,000

Description: Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of continuing resources in all subjects and in various formats and languages.  Creates and updates records following the standards of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, producing BIBCO, CONSER, and NACO records as appropriate.

Coordinates and manages activities related to processing resources acquired by the Regional Depository Library through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) at the University of Maryland, working with resources in all subjects, in various languages, and in a variety of formats, both tangible and electronic. Responsibilities include advanced copy cataloging, bibliographic database corrections, receipts, transfers, and withdrawals. Participates in managing the FDLP eXchange list for the University of Maryland. Supervises other departmental personnel assigned government documents processing responsibilities. Works closely with the Government Information & Criminology Librarian. Catalogs Maryland State Documents and performs bibliographic database corrections for this collection. 

Applies relevant national, University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI), and local policies. Performs complex problem solving related to bibliographic database corrections. Provides support for library employees for resolution of problems with bibliographic, holdings, and item records. Participates in planning and implementation of policies, workflows, and special projects to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Assists in the planning, management, and leadership of assigned and self-developed projects. Participates in committees and group activities in the department, division, and University Libraries.

EDUCATION: Required: Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or a non-USA equivalent; or a graduate degree relevant to the position’s duties.

EXPERIENCE: 

  • Required: 
    • Minimum of three years of relevant, progressively responsible, cataloging experience in an  academic, special or research library in one or more of the following areas: continuing resources cataloging, monograph cataloging, or government documents processing. 
    • Knowledge of and proficiency with automated library systems, RDA and related policy statements, LC classification, LCSH and related thesauri, MARC 21 formats, and OCLC Connexion.
    • Understanding of technical services operations, Library of Congress cataloging practices and procedures, emerging cataloging issues and trends. 
    • Ability to catalog European language materials. 
    • Ability to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints. 
    • Excellent interpersonal skills. 
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a congenial team environment and to interact effectively with a broad variety of personnel within and outside of Collection Strategies and Services. 
    • Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgably, and personably, both orally and in writing, with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the work. 
    • Evidence of strong customer service orientation.
    • Ability to meet standards for achieving permanent status.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with processing FDLP resources, familiarity with the Legal Requirements and Program Regulations of the FDLP (LRPR), demonstrated knowledge of SuDoc classification.
    • Experience with cataloging continuing resources. 
    • Participation in PCC programs. 
    • Supervisory experience.  
    • Familiarity with common metadata standards and with emerging linked data models such as BIBFRAME.
    • Experience in creating metadata for digital projects.

Position: Assistant Branch Manager I / Librarian / Public Services Specialist
Location: Anne Arundel County Public Library
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $57,989-98,571

Professional level work in providing library services including reference, readers’ advisory, programming and outreach, and library instruction to the public of all ages.  Work requires maintaining considerable expertise in the use of information technology including, but not limited to, databases, email, downloadable e-books, e-audio, and the internet. Acts as part of branch’s management team and assists in the management of branch operations and the supervision of branch staff.  May assume responsibility for branch operations as designated person in charge in absence of Branch Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:  Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three year’s work experience in a library or educational setting.  One year of supervisory experience. 

Special Requirement for non-MLS candidates:  Completion of Library Associate Training Institute within two years following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.  

Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s degree in library science or master’s degree in related field and one year of work experience in library or educational setting. One year of supervisory experience.  Spanish language skills.

Necessary Special Requirement: Ability to secure certification as a Professional Public Librarian in the State of Maryland within 120 days following appointment; ability to meet re-certification requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.

TO APPLY:  Complete AACPL Employment Application Form (Refer to attachment in this announcement). Upload cover letter, resume and completed application on AACPL’s Recruitment Page (https//www.aacpl.net/about/jobs). Questions may be directed to humanresources@aacpl.net.   All required application materials must be received no later than noon, July 31, 2024   

Position: Assistant Chief, Neighborhood Library Services
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $83,165

The Pratt Library is searching for an Assistant Chief for the Neighborhood Library Services division.

The ideal candidate will provide direct administrative and management support to the Chief, Neighborhood Library Services, for overall direction and supervision of program activity of the division. Provides direct supervision to branch managers and supports their management responsibilities on daily operations of the branch libraries. The Assistant Chief will lead, inspire, and mentor the branch managers. 

The Assistant Chief receives managerial direction from the Chief of Neighborhood Library Services and serves in the capacity of Department Chief when assigned or when the Chief is not available. The employee in this class works a conventional work week that may involve evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. 

Department: Neighborhood Library Services
Job Type: Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties: Position may require some or all of the following examples of the work performed depending on the organization of work within the agency. The list is not inclusive and may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.) 

  • Receives and completes project assignments from the Chief regarding program, policy, and events in the branches. 
  • Assists the Chief in formulating and implementing the strategic plan for the division. Participates in and on occasion leads division meetings and work groups. 
  • Develops reports for the Division Chief. 
  • When assigned or in the absence of the Chief, functions as the senior division officer in decision making and ongoing operations. 
  • Serves as NLS representative to Library Security and Information Access Division. 
  • Actively pursues professional development especially in library administration and supervision skills; this includes active participation in local, state, and national professional associations. 
  • Assists in the development of general funds and private support budgets. 
  • Serves as the Library’s representative on the city’s Commission on Disabilities and coordinates disability compliance issues in the branches. 
  • Directly supervises and evaluates the work of branch managers in overseeing library reference, circulation, computer services, program customization and implementation, staff scheduling, volunteer assignments, community outreach, and facility management; evaluates branch manager performance, enforces library discipline policy, recommends hiring and promotion. 
  • Assures coverage for the hours the branches are open. 
  • Enforces library disciplinary policies and recommends hiring and promotions through participation in recruitments and interview processes. 
  • Disseminates and ensures library branch compliance with library policies and procedures. 
  • Represents the library at Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services meetings and Mayor’s community meetings, attends and oversees library participation in community events; prepares letters of understanding between community organizations and branch libraries hosting community events. 
  • Responds to customer complaints.
  • Works with the Office of Human Resources on recruitment of staff and the selection of participants and staff interview panels for recruitment of branch librarians. Recommends and justifies expenditures to superior. 
  • Consults with architects, contracts, and the Library’s Facilities manager regarding the renovation and building of library branches; facilities decision making among contractors, library staff, and the community during renovation of libraries. 
  • Approves leave requests and e-time. 
  • Conducts regular site visits to branch libraries. 
  • Reviews and analyzes library statistics and activity of branches to submit written reports to the Chief. 
  • Identifies training needs.
  • Participate in training of branch managers & subordinate staff.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university.
  • At least five years of successful experience in a library management position and community outreach, including two years of direct supervisory experience over professional library staff (evaluation, discipline, hiring, and termination). 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of/experience in the principles of library organization and management, especially concerning library branch systems. 
  • Ability and proven experience in developing and managing branch service policies, programs, and staff. 
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with library management, customers, and the library branch community. 
  • Skill in communicating orally and in writing. 
  • General knowledge of library budget procedures and proven ability to develop and monitor a budget. 
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans. 
  • Staff supervision and administrative experience. 
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities of public speaking, policy formulation, and program and staff management.
  • 3+ years of training or staff development experience