Position: Research and Faculty Services Librarian
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore, Francis King Carey School of Law
Posted: SLA
Salary: $84,460
We are delighted to report that we are hiring an entry level Research and Faculty Services Librarian at the Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. This is a faculty position eligible for permanent status with generous benefits including tuition remission, automatic retirement contributions (7.25% of salary – no matching contribution required), 15 sick days (unlimited bank), 22 vacation days (400 hours annual carryover bank), and 14 floating and fixed holidays. Depending on staffing and coverage needs, librarians typically enjoy 2-3 teleworking days per week.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Associate Director of Instruction, Research, and Reference and joins a team responsible for providing legal research instruction, supporting faculty scholarship, and providing reference services to all library patrons. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with faculty and research assistants and teach both introduction and advanced legal research.
The University of Maryland Baltimore is ranked as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in Higher Education for two years in a row (Forbes Magazine). The law school campus is located in the heart of historic downtown Baltimore, steps away from a daily rotation of food trucks, seasonal farmers’ market, one of the oldest indoor markets in the country (Lexington Market), which recently completed a $45 million renovation. Baseball and theater fans will love that staff parking is a few blocks from historic Camden Yards and the Hippodrome. The university’s shuttle provides easy access to historic Mount Vernon, Federal Hill, Canton, Fells Point and the Inner Harbor. Baltimore has a rich history as a major transportation hub with the intersection of its seaport and the oldest railroad in the United States (Baltimore & Ohio). The economy has since shifted from industry and trade to knowledge and service. As a thriving intellectual hub, it is home to numerous academic campuses and libraries. With easy access to mountains and beaches, a quick drive or train ride to Philadelphia, New York, DC, and multiple airports, Charm City lives large – without the price tag.
The law school has recognized the central importance of legal research to ensuring students have a solid foundation before entering the legal profession. As a result, all students are required to complete two credits of legal research before graduating: one completed during their first year and the second any time before they graduate. The Thurgood Marshall Law Library is committed to innovation in the services and support provided to the law school community.
We welcome applicants who are interested in building on this foundation and helping to lead forward-thinking initiatives that align with the university’s core values: respect and integrity; well-being and sustainability; equity and justice; and innovation and discovery.
We are only able to consider entry-level candidates who have recently completed the degree(s) required for the position. The fixed starting salary is $84,460. Candidates with any questions (e.g., faculty status, salary, eligibility) are encouraged to reach out to Liz Graham (liz.graham@law.umaryland.edu) or Kristina Alayan (kalayan@law.umaryland.edu).
The position will remain open until filled, but we are hoping the successful candidate will be able to start before the fall semester begins. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To ensure priority consideration, submit your materials by December 16, 2024. To apply, submit your application through the online job portal. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Position: Head Librarian
Location: Community College of Baltimore Bounty
Posted: MLA Jobline, ALA Joblist
Salary: No salary information
Description: Responsible for coordinating campus library services, including reference, circulation, reserves, and selected system areas of responsibility. Supervises campus librarians, classified staff, and part time associates. Shares general professional responsibilities of reference, library instruction, and collection development with other campus librarians. Responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of physical facility.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate’s education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
For Best Consideration, Apply by January 5, 2025.
Minimum Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution. A minimum of (5) five year’s progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic institution’s library. A minimum of (3) three years supervisory experience, required. Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy standards. Expertise with library research tools and instruction. Community college experience; working with faculty to integrate information literacy into curriculum; and experience with open educational resources (OERs) preferred. Valid driver’s license with a good driving record with less than five (5) violation points.
Class Specific Essential Duties
- Responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of physical facility.
- Coordinates all campus library public service functions: reference, circulation, ILL and reserves.
- Provides leadership in selected college wide library functions.
Position Specific Essential Duties
- Supervises, trains and evaluates campus library services staff.
- Participates in library instruction program, provides reference services to library users, and contributes to the development of the library collections.
- Oversees gate, information desk and library instruction statistics.
- Ensures all public service desks are staffed.
- Coordinates the production of library information guides as required.
- Maintains professional awareness and growth through participation in professional organizations and continuing education activities.
- Participates in the selection of resources for the library.
- Serves on the library management team to develop policies and procedures.
- Participates in college-wide committees and activities.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
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