Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Humanities and Social Science Librarian (Open Rank)
Location: University of Maryland, College Park
Posted: ALA
Salary: $54,000-100,000

As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. The Libraries’ extensive collections, programs, and services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the community. A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries were honored with the 2020 Excellence in Academic Libraries award in the university category from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
The University of Maryland Libraries are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We support university and library efforts to create a more just campus environment, understanding the unique, interdisciplinary focus of libraries and archives as collectors and curators of the historical, literary, artistic, and scientific record. We provide collections, services, and programs that reflect the diversity of our community, heighten cultural awareness, and incorporate the histories, experiences, and expressions of those who have been historically marginalized and/or underrepresented. We work to ensure equitable access to our facilities, resources, and services.

NATURE OF WORK: The Humanities and Social Science Librarian (HSSL) is a member of the HSSL unit and reports to the Head of HSSL. The successful candidate will serve as a Humanities and Social Sciences subject librarian with responsibilities for collections management, general reference, and subject area research consulting, library instruction and other learning engagements, outreach and engagement, and scholarly communications and research data services. A robust understanding of computational and data research methods such as those in the digital humanities, statistical data analysis and use methods, text mining, or other quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to social science and humanities fields is desirable. Exact liaison responsibilities will depend on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and unit needs.

Additionally, the HSSL Librarian will develop programs benefiting their academic departments and scholarly communities to expand the Libraries’ research-related programs and services. Programming may focus on issues relevant to Humanities and/or Social Sciences in the following categories: information literacy, scholarly communication, digital humanities, open access, GIS, and more. Along with other subject librarians, the successful candidate is in a key position to help the University of Maryland Libraries define a role for subject librarians that will allow the Libraries to be more closely integrated into the entire educational and research process at the University of Maryland. The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian will help envision and shape new approaches to faculty/library relationships.

The HSSL Librarian is an active member of the Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL) department of the Research and Academic Services (RAS) division, contributing to departmental and divisional initiatives and leading specific projects in collaboration with colleagues and other units in the Libraries. The HSSL Librarian participates in developing and maintaining a departmental culture that is inclusive, equitable, diverse, customer-centered, and responsive to changes happening in academic libraries and higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: 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:
    • Understanding of current and emerging trends in the assigned subject areas and in academic librarianship; knowledge of electronic resources and information technologies. The exact liaison responsibilities will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and the unit’s needs.
    • Demonstrated experience with reference, instruction and collection development in humanities and social sciences.
    • Demonstrated experience with or demonstrated aptitude for working effectively and creatively with faculty and students.
    • Subject background in assigned disciplines demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or substantive experience.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
    • Ability to provide instruction, reference support, research support, and other forms of communication in both an online and physical environment.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to produce published scholarship.
    • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups, build and maintain relationships with partners and library staff, and the ability to provide exceptional services to a diverse clientele.
    • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace evidenced through work experience, education, professional development, professional service, and/or scholarship. Strong commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Preferences:

  • Education: Significant coursework, bachelor’s degree, or second advanced degree in related fields.
  • Experience:
    • Subject qualifications in Social Science fields most pertinently Government and Politics, Public Policy and/or closely aligned areas.
    • Experience or aptitude for developing new teaching or research-based programs and services in the assigned disciplines with appeals to diverse audiences.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of computational or data research methods, digital humanities, or data analysis in the humanities and/or social sciences
    • Experience with designing measures and assessments to determine value, experience with a variety of assessment tools.
    • Familiarity with major collections in assigned disciplines or other related fields (e.g., scholarly journals, databases, digital libraries, and other resources).
    • Knowledge of data management planning and/or data curation, visualization, scholarly communications, and open access tools.
    • One year of experience in an academic research library.
    • Evidence of teaching/instruction experience.
    • Evidence of ability to meet promotion and permanent status requirements of the University of Maryland at College Park Libraries.
    • Significant coursework, bachelor’s degree, or second advance degree in related fields

Physical Demands:

  • Sedentary work involving remaining in place for long periods.
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
  • Possible travel across campus

Faculty Requirements: This position is appointed to Library Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. Library Faculty at the University of Maryland must demonstrate accomplishments and/or evidence of potential for future accomplishments in three areas: 1) librarianship, which includes the assigned area(s) of responsibility and professional development; 2) service, which includes participation in library, university, local, and national committees and professional organizations beyond the assigned area(s) of responsibility; and 3) research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, which includes self-directed inquiry and results dissemination to advance the state of the profession. Library faculty who are successful in meeting these criteria are awarded continuous employment in the form of Permanent Status. For additional information on faculty status at the University of Maryland Libraries, consult: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/2014-ii-100b.html.

Position: Librarian II (Young Adult Programs)
Location: Enoch Pratt Library, Programs Office (Baltimore)
Posted: MLA
Salary: $57,396-69,753

The Enoch Pratt Library has an opening for a Librarian II (Young Adult Programs) to implement library programs and services for teens.

Under the direction of the Manager of Young Adult Services, the Young Adult Leadership Specialist will assist with the coordination and implementation of library programs and services for teens ages 12-18. The Librarian will stay current on trends in young-adult literature, programming, and popular culture, advise on programming and services for teens, support major and branch-level teen programs at the Central Library and neighborhood branches, and participate in the development and facilitation of staff training.

Special responsibilities include planning and running Enoch Pratt Library’s service learning and leadership opportunities for teens, such as Enoch Pratt Youth Council; our teen volunteer and leadership group. This group aims to provide service learning opportunities, jobs & career skills training, and create chances for teens to gain a voice in library programming, all while exploring fun and exciting topics. Additional teen leadership programs may also be part of this position’s responsibilities.

Summary of Duties: The Young Adult Leadership Specialist:

  • Create program plans for the Enoch Pratt Youth Council (EPYC), based on the three pillars of the program; Service Learning Hours, Jobs & Career Skills, and Library Programming
  • Run sessions of EPYC, with special attention to creating a welcoming and engaging environment
  • During EPYC, create opportunities for teens to help guide future library programming
  • Train branch young adult staff in implementing components of EPYC 
  • Implements goals and objectives for young adult services and programs, which support the library’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Stays current on trends in teen library services, literature, and popular culture, and explores innovative programming for this age group. 
  • Leads staff committees and workgroups related to programs, services, and projects that benefit and impact teens ages 12-18.
  • Advises on relevant Young Adult Services Standards for age-level specialists. 
  • Contributes to the orientation of new young adult librarians and facilitates training and professional development sessions for staff.
  • Gathers and analyzes data on young adult programming and evaluates current program offerings to encourage strong participation and impact.
  • Creates and maintains professional relationships with city and community agencies. Identifies opportunities for collaboration on programs and services.
  • Participates in citywide coalitions focused on issues and initiatives for teens and their families. 
  • Collaborates with other divisions and departments including Collection Management, Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Systems to further the library’s mission and young adult services.
  • Participates in workgroups related to the design and renovation of young adult spaces.
  • Schedules and assists with programs and outreach activities, as needed, including school visits and author programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
  • Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.
  • Experience with young adult literature and programming trends for ages 12-18.
  • Experience in coordinating and implementing public programs.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining partner relationships.
  • Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with technology and software that supports virtual and hybrid programming, including Zoom, Streamyard, Mevo, Restream, and Google Meets.
  • Experience with running teen clubs, groups, or volunteer opportunities. 
  • Experience planning programs or lessons around specific topics.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience working directly with teens.
  • Ability to build rapport with groups of teens.
  • Belief in and understanding of the importance of providing library services to teens and their families in an urban setting.
  • Knowledge of library organizations, goals, and services.
  • Proven experience in project management, especially in a library setting.
  • Ability to organize and supervise youth workers and volunteers 
  • Strong knowledge of childhood development and experience in developing and implementing teen programming for ages 12-18, including literacy-based programs, STEM programs, author visits, and more. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of young adult literature and trends. Ability to evaluate and recommend books in relation to various needs, interests, and reading levels.
  • Experience in establishing collaborative relationships with various municipal and non-profit agencies and organizations, especially those serving the needs of teens and caregivers. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a willingness to work collaboratively and the ability to create and present information in group settings.
  • Ability to resolve problems and conflict with diplomacy and discretion.