Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Technical Services & Systems Librarian
Location: Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Posted: AALL, LLSDC
Salary: $79,129

*Note:In addition to applying through our careers page (www.mdcourts.gov/careers), please send a resume and cover letter to claire.seeley@mdcourts.gov.

Main Purpose:  The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and innovative team of library professionals dedicated to providing access to justice for all citizens. The State Law Library will be moving, along with the appellate courts, to a new Supreme Court of Maryland courthouse in the next few years. Thus, the new staff member will be joining the team during an exciting time of preparations for a move to the new facility and a new State Law Library.

The Technical Services & Systems Librarian provides cataloging and classification for the Library’s print and online materials, and provides bibliographic and authority maintenance for records in the Library’s integrated library system (ILS) and discovery system. The Librarian orders research materials in all formats and works closely with information vendors to resolve claims. The Librarian collaborates on collection management projects and maintains the ILS and discovery systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cataloging and Technical Services
    • Performs original and copy cataloging / classification of the Library?s print and online materials for inclusion in the online catalog.
    • Adds original cataloging records to OCLC for utilization by member libraries in copy cataloging.
    • Catalogs items from subscription databases, including tracking new editions and adding those records to the catalog.
    • Collaborates with the Head of Technical Services to develop best practices and procedures for the Library?s cataloging and classification of research materials.
  • Acquisitions
    • Orders print and online legal research materials in collaboration with the Head of Technical Services, the Library Acquisitions Specialist, and the Collection Development Committee.
    • Researches availability of selected library items and the most cost-effective way to obtain.
  • Systems Management
    • Monitors and maintains the Library?s integrated library system (ILS), Innovative?s Sierra, and the Library?s discovery system, Bywater / Aspen.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Master/s Degree in Library or Information Science from a program approved by the American Library Association (ALA)
  • Experience: Three (3) years of professional library experience, with some exposure to cataloging / classification and technical services tasks preferred.
  • Preferred: Significant experience in technical services, cataloging / classification, and collection management. Experience working with integrated library systems (ILS) and discovery systems. Experience in a law library.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of:
    • Knowledge of the profession of librarianship, the legal system, and current information technology and architecture.
    • Knowledge of utilizing computer technology and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database software, web-based tools).
    • Knowledge of cataloging / classification practices and standards including MARC,LCSH, and RDA.
    • Knowledge of common metadata standards and common technologies, such as Dublin Core, XML, etc.
    • Knowledge of integrated library systems (ILS) and discovery systems used in conjunction with them.
    • Knowledge of digital library concepts, including standards and practices for digital images.
    • Knowledge of current standards for preserving print and digital collections.
    • Knowledge of general technical services practices and standards.
  • Skill in:
    • Skill in both original and copy cataloging of general and legal materials in multiple formats.
    • Skill in maintaining and utilizing integrated library systems (ILS) and discovery systems within a law library setting.
    • Skill in working with information vendors to locate and purchase materials for the Library?s collection.
  • Software and Computer Skills:
    • Standard Microsoft Office software: general use
    • Adobe DC: combine and edit documents
    • ShareFile: file sharing
    • SharePoint: staff knowledgebase
    • E-mail: general use
    • Innovative?s Sierra (integrated library system / ILS): system administration, WebPAC management, cataloging, acquisitions, and serials control
    • Aspen Discovery platform: system administration
    • XML Editor: managing XML files
    • MarcEdit: batch editing of bibliographic information
    • Preservica and PTFS Knowvation: access to digital collections
    • GEARS: tracking purchases and payments

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. See the full job description and apply: www.mdcourts.gov/careers.  Deadline is March 6, 2025.

Position: Serials & Electronic Resource Librarian
Location: Morgan State
Posted:SLA
Salary: $72,000-75,000

Have knowledge of Alma Library System and Primo VE; coordinate and supervise serials management activities, as well as the management of electronic resources for the library; develop policies and procedures pertaining to serials management and the management of electronic resources; provide statistics and analysis, for project management for decision-making within the library.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement workflows and practices to enhance the discovery and access to the collection of serials and e-resources in the library and USMAI System.
  • Maintain all electronic resources, including packages & databases, throughout their life cycle.
  • Manage access to electronic resources, including packages & databases.
  • Communicate with vendors, publishers, USMAI, and other library departments as primary contact for e-resources of the library.
  • Provide statistical summary reports for the activities of the Serials & E-resources Management Department.
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate departmental staff.
  • Gather usage data from the data consolidation and vendors to produce utilization reports. Complete ACRL and IPED reports.
  • Have skills with Microsoft Office to collect and analyze data and provide trend reports to Library Administration and groups around campus.

Education Required: The successful candidate must have a Master’s Degree from ALA-Accredited Library/Information Science Program or a currently enrolled graduate student who will earn a master’s degree in MLS/MLIS in 2025. 

Experience Required: A minimum of 4 years of experience managing serials or electronic resources in an academic library and other tasks appropriate to the primary duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Have knowledge of Alma Library System and Primo VE; 
  • obtain skills in serial and electronic resource vendor’s products and services; 
  • have skills with Microsoft Office to provide statistical summary reports; 
  • demonstrate the enthusiastic support of research needs of the students, faculty, and staff.