Five Positions: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Access Services / Reference Librarian
Location: University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
Posted: LLSDC Jobline
Salary: $65,849-73,550

Brief Description of Duties: Under the general direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, and supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistance will provide administrative support to Faculty and Staff of the Law School. This includes the management of electronic services. Additionally, the incumbent will provide extensive reference services and will be expected to participate in legal research and clinical instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists with and maintains circulation operations (hard copy and electronic), special collection rooms, study areas and clinical libraries.
  • Manages interlibrary loan requests.
  • Responsible for shelf management.
  • Develops metrics and provides statistical reports on circulations performance.
  • Coordinates security and facility management.
  • Provides references services for faculty, staff, student and public patrons.
  • Participates in the faculty liaison program.
  • Takes part in the instructional curriculum for both the legal research and clinical programs.
  • Creates and maintains Libguides.
  • Assists with collection development.
  • Partners with the UDC Learning Resources Division and Washington Research Library Consortium for public access services policies and development.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • A law degree from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
  • Master’s in library science, or equivalent, from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
  • Familiarity with interlibrary and integrated library systems.

Position: Head of Collection Services
Location: University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
Posted: LLSDC Jobline
Salary: Up to $95,317

Brief Description of Duties: The Head of Collection Services reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and manages and performs duties related to collection services operations, including acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resource management, and access services. The incumbent trains and supervises technical staff and student workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the online integrated library system, online public access catalog, discovery system, and consortial and interlibrary loan systems.
  • Represent the law library in the Washington Research Library Consortium by serving on committees and making recommendations to the Associate Dean and Associate Director about consortial policies, procedures, and agreements affecting the law library.
  • Administer library web-based content/ERM, including the library website and A to Z database list, and liaise with vendors and university information systems management department.
  • Coordinate with university library counterparts on collaborative acquisitions to ensure fiscal responsibility and maximization of collections and services provided to patrons.
  • Facilitate library acquisitions, including purchasing materials; submitting, tracking, and reviewing invoices; assisting with digital resource licensing negotiations; reviewing vendor statements and resolving billing questions.
  • Perform copy cataloging and occasional original cataloging; prepare full descriptive MARC21/RDA catalog records and update existing records; obtain, manage, and update cataloging records from vendors; provide authority control of headings and the proper testing of links in bibliographic records; and create, maintain, and enrich metadata representing the law library’s collections.
  • Oversee library collection maintenance, including evaluating the physical space for growth, deaccession, and organization.
  • Assist with determining policies and procedures related to patron access to collections, including service hours, circulation, and interlibrary loans.
  • Manage, train, and supervise library technical staff and student workers in collection services processes, including processing interlibrary loans and circulation procedures.
  • Provide accurate statistics and data analysis required for reporting agencies.
  • Participate in professional organizations and engage in professional development activities at the local, regional, and/or national level.
  • Participate in law school committees and collaborate with colleagues in other departments on programs and policies.
  • Depending on qualifications and workload, participate in the planning and delivery of legal research and technology instruction, including as an instructor in the required first-year legal research curriculum. For this purpose, the incumbent may be designated an Instructor of Law.
  • Depending on qualifications and workload, possibly teach 1 elective law course per academic year, at the discretion of the Associate Dean and Associate Director of the Law Library.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • JD from an ABA-accredited institution (or equivalent law degree). JD requirement may be waived with significant demonstrated experience, preferably in an academic library.
  • 2 years of progressive professional experience in a law library with responsibilities in technical services areas such as cataloging, systems administration, ERM, and acquisitions.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as scheduled. 
  • Familiarity with access services standards and procedures preferred
  • Experience providing basic legal reference services preferred.
  • Experience working with Ex Libris (or similar) and Springshare content management system preferred.

Position: Associate Director of the Law Library
Location: University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
Posted: LLSDC Jobline
Salary: Up to $102,397

Brief Description of Duties: The Associate Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Public Services Unit. The incumbent uses independent judgment and demonstrates expertise in the field by recommending policies, procedures, and systems reflecting professional criteria. The Associate Director is responsible for insuring that the resources allocated to the unit will reflect an efficient level of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises the administrative personnel for the day-to-day operations of the Law Library units.
  • Evaluates all employees under his/her administrative supervision.
  • Surveys and evaluates existing services and programs on an ongoing basis and develops recommendations, as necessary.
  • Coordinates the development of the budgets of the Law Library units and assists in the development of the Law Library’s budget.
  • Prepares and submits recommendations for the annual budget for the Public Services unit and its services.
  • Reviews requests for materials and equipment purchases.
  • Provides administrative leadership for the Public Services unit of the Law Library and supervises all functions.
  • Periodically submits reports on the activities and issues of Public Services unit.
  • Develops performance standards for resource utilization and service in Public Services based on established professional criteria.
  • Supervises application of new technologies in support of instruction.
  • Identifies duties of personnel under his/her supervision.
  • Coordinates the preparation of reports for the Law Library.
  • Develops strategies for staff development and implements steps to accomplish them.
  • Reviews personnel matters and recommends actions in accordance with established policies.
  • Identifies grant possibilities and develops proposals to obtain funding.
  • Assists with the planning of facilities to accommodate services and collections.
  • Performs reference duties as required.
  • Participates in the faculty liaison program.
  • Promotes the services of the Division throughout the academic community and among cooperating institutions.
  • Serves on law school and university-wide committees and task forces as appointed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in academic law libraries with a history of increasing responsibilities, including strong supervisory and managerial skills.

Position: Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Scholarly Resources and Services
Location: Georgetown University
Posted: SLA
Salary: $80,429-157,238

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Job Overview: Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Scholarly Resources and Services provides vision and creative leadership, coordination, and support for Research Services, Access Services, and the School of Continuing Studies Library. The AUL will also be responsible for developing and supporting library services on the emerging Capitol Campus, located in downtown DC.  

The AUL takes a leadership role in developing new programs and partnerships that empower faculty and students and ensure that the library evolves in a rapidly changing environment. They actively shape and advance research and instruction services in combination with student outreach and engagement, and also guide the development of general collections and access services. By leading innovative, productive collaborations and shared services among the SRS units, the AUL helps expand the library’s capacity to provide responsive, effective user-centered services and enhanced access to scholarly content.  

Working within a collaborative, team-oriented environment, the AUL for SRS closely coordinates the functions, directions, and resources of their division with the collection, research, instruction, and outreach services offered by other public-facing units within the library, especially the Booth Family Center for Special Collections and the Digital Scholarship Services Unit. In addition, they cultivate and sustain partnerships with faculty and other campus stakeholders through a variety of outreach and communication methods, with a focus on strengthening the library’s contributions to student success and increasing its impact on faculty research and teaching.

As a member of the Library’s Executive Committee and Leadership Council, the AUL for SRS shares in the planning, decision-making, resource management, and setting of strategic directions for library wide operations and services. They also represent the Library within the University and in local, regional, and national associations and consortia, and may be called on to represent the Dean of the Library, as appropriate. 

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation: The AUL for Scholarly Resources reports to the Dean of the Library and works closely with the AUL for Digital Services and Technology, the Director of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, the Director of Administrative Services, and the Head of Outreach and Engagement. Direct reports to the AUL include 3 FTE librarians heading the areas of Research Services, Access Services, and the School of Continuing Studies. 

The AUL regularly meets with SRS department heads and their staff to establish directions and priorities, review progress on established goals, and assess outcomes. They also provide mentoring and counsel to staff, seek professional development and training opportunities for staff, and serve as an advocate on behalf of their staff. 

In addition, the AUL has direct and indirect contact with other library staff across all divisions through shared meetings, projects, and informal gatherings. They establish connections with faculty and other campus partners through regular outreach and meetings, and have direct and indirect contact with donors and alumni through participation in library events, campus and community meetings, and interaction with the Library Board members and affiliates.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in library science (or MIS) from an ALA accredited institution or its foreign equivalent, plus a second Master’s degree by date of appointment
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in working with research collections and instructional services in academic libraries, with demonstrated success in outreach to faculty, students, and other campus partners
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in leading innovative library research and user services, with successful record of managing and administering one or more units  
  • Proven effectiveness in budget management and planning
  • Record of articulating a compelling vision, setting direction, and accomplishing initiatives in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to take initiative, identify issues, and problem solve
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the trends and issues affecting academic research libraries, along with understanding of and enthusiasm for the role of the library in the research, teaching, and learning mission of the university
  • Record of exceptional interpersonal skills and excellence in oral and written communications, as well as evidence of strategic, in-person engagement
  • Proven ability to build and sustain effective working relationships, contribute to the organization at a high level, and work collaboratively in a diverse, fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, students, and staff
  • Evidence of professional services and scholarly contributions through presentations and/or publications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven experience in collection development, assessment, planning, and management of library materials budgets
  • Knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communications and copyright in higher education
  • Experience using digital and AI tools in support of research and instruction
  • Operational knowledge of and/or experience working with access services

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$80,429.00 – $157,238.93. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Position: Assistant University Archivist
Location: Georgetown University, Booth Family Center for Special Collections
Salary: $44,022-73,406

Requirements: The Booth Family Center for Special Collections is home to Georgetown University’s rare book collections, manuscript collections, the Georgetown University Archives and the University Art Collection. Located on the fifth floor of the Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library, it preserves and protects primary resources and unique items for future generations.

The Assistant University Archivist contributes to the arrangement, description, and preservation of the institution’s analog and digital records to ensure that information on the history of the University is organized and accessible. In coordination with the University Archivist, s/he develops and implements an integrated and coordinated approach for accessioning and processing new analog and born-digital acquisitions. The Assistant University Archivist provides leadership in the department, the Library, and across the University on issues relating to the transfer, long-term preservation, and access to digital archival holdings. Reporting to the University Archivist in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections (BFCSC), additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Processing and Collection Management

  • Acquire, preserve, arrange, describe, and provide access to Georgetown University institutional collections, with special emphasis on born-digital materials in coordination with the University Archivist.
  • Work with University departments, research centers, student groups, and administrative units to transfer to the BFCSC for permanent storage analog and digital institutional records of enduring value.
  • Design, develop, and implement in-house workflows, methods, and quality control processes for cataloging, managing, and preserving digital materials transferred to the BFCSC.
  • Contribute to a continuous process of assessment to ensure the development of workflows that are effective and sustainable.
  • Collaborate with staff in the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department to develop policies and maintain processes for the long-term storage and preservation of and access to digital materials.

Research and Reference Support

  • Work scheduled shifts at the BFCSC reception desk and reading room, assisting researchers in registering using the special collections patron management system, in the appropriate use of a public scanner, and in the proper care and use of materials.
  • Answer University Archives-related reference questions from Georgetown faculty, students, administrators, alumni, the media, and other researchers at the reception desk, and by chat, email, or phone.   
  • Determine patrons’ research needs; identifies and locates appropriate information sources.
  • Determine which materials can be made available for research under University policy and the law.

Digital Projects

  • Participate in the development and creation of digital collections for enhanced online access to materials.
  • Collaborate with Digital Scholarship and Technology Services staff to design and implement workflows for in-house digitization.
  • Prepare materials physically and intellectually for outsourced digitization.
  • Perform quality control on digitized collections.
  • Edit and enhance curated archival collections in Digital Georgetown and the University Archives web pages when needed.

Outreach and Instructional Support

  • Promote the use of special collections through active outreach to faculty and students, regular collaboration with research services librarians and Booth staff in classroom instruction, and through educating bibliographers and research services librarians on resources available in the BFCSC.
  • Collaborate with BFCSC colleagues and Georgetown faculty in providing instructional support.
  • Contribute content to the department’s blog and the Library’s social media program.
  • Participate in exhibition work, including the development of exhibition concepts, scholarly research, writing and editing of textual descriptions, installation and de-installation of rotating exhibitions and related special events that promote collections and expand their use for research and scholarship.
  • Manage content production (as well as writes content) for the Hoyapedia project, a Georgetown-specific online encyclopedia.

Professional Contributions and Development

  • Serve on department, Library, and/or University-wide committees, task forces, or working groups.
  • Contribute to the profession through presentation and/or active involvement in professional organizations at the local, regional, national, and/or international level.
  • Monitor developments, trends, and issues in the area of responsibility.
  • Pursue opportunities for continued professional growth.

Required and Qualifications

  • An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science and/or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline with archival management and special collections training, or equivalent education and experience
  • Two or more years of professional experience in an archival setting
  • Experience preparing DACS-compliant finding aids in an archival content management system, such as ArchivesSpace, Archivist Toolkit, or Archon
  • Knowledge of and 1-2 years of proven experience in providing the description, access, and preservation of analog, hybrid, and born-digital collections
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, problem-solving, and service skills
  • Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others in a dynamic team environment
  • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with digitization and digital curation projects
  • Experience with Aeon (special collections automated request and workflow management software)
  • Experience with Alma (library software system for managing acquisition, sharing, cataloging and use of resources)
  • Experience with Archive-It or other web archiving software

Work Mode Designation: This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$44,022.00 – $73,406.80. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.