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Position: Collection Management Librarian
Location: Albert S. Cook Library, Townson University
Posted: MLA
Salary: $62,000 – $73,000

Towson University:

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:

The Albert S. Cook Library invites applications for a Librarian I position in the Content Management Department. Preferred start date November 4, 2026.

Under the general direction of the Director of Content Management, the Collection Management Librarian will provide flexible, responsive leadership in the management of collection development and acquisitions operation, including serving as the primary liaison contact for acquisitions operation. Leads the collection development team of librarians across departments, collaborating with the Director of Content Management and Head of Resource Sharing, to set group agendas, priorities and decision points for collection development. Formulates, develops, recommends and modifies policies and procedures for acquisitions as well as general library policies that involve acquisitions. Participates in library assessment initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Librarian I: Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent, or completion of a master’s degree in library or information science within a year of the start date. Familiarity with library collection development, technical services, acquisitions, or other related library areas.  Strong, positive interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to work in a team environment. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast paced environment with a diverse population. Commitment to continued growth in areas of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to meet the University’s criteria for promotion and permanent status of library faculty, through professional development and service accomplishments. Librarian II: In addition to the above, at least three years of professional experience as a librarian. Evidence of substantive contributions to the maintenance of quality in library services and resources. Documentation of successful completion of significant projects for a local, regional or national library or library association. Evidence of progress towards a scholarly research agenda including plan for publications, grants, evidence synthesis, creative works, etc. Evidence of service to prior library or campus including participation on committees; or evidence of participation on regional or national library associations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of library acquisitions operations in a library environment. Experience administering the GOBI ordering platform. Demonstrated competencies as outlined in “Core Competencies for Acquisitions Professionals.” Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively on a variety of projects simultaneously. Experience managing statistical data and generating reports. Familiarity with web discovery services, link resolvers, proxy and authentication services. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively on a variety of projects simultaneously.  Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and project management skills. Ability to learn new library and computer technology and stay current with technology developments.

Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Director of Content Management, the Collection Management Librarian will provide flexible, responsive leadership in the management of collection development and acquisitions operation, including serving as the primary liaison contact for acquisitions operation. Leads the collection development team of librarians across departments, collaborating with the Director of Content Management and Head of Resource Sharing, to set group agendas, priorities and decision points for collection development. Formulates, develops, recommends and modifies policies and procedures for acquisitions as well as general library policies that involve acquisitions. Participates in library assessment initiatives.

Provides leadership and oversight for the strategic growth, stewardship, and fiscal accountability of the library’s collections. This role chairs or co-chairs collection development activities and works closely with the Director of Content Management, Head of Resource Sharing, and subject liaison librarians to coordinate selection and deselection decisions, establish approval plans, and ensure collections align with institutional priorities and user needs. The incumbent serves as a primary resource for librarians engaged in collection building, providing guidance and training on selection tools such as GOBI, evaluating collection funding and allocation models, and supporting data-informed decision-making regarding print and electronic resources. The position also collaborates on financial analyses related to transformative agreements, publisher pricing changes, and enrollment-driven funding needs to support budget planning and advocacy efforts.

In addition, the position oversees acquisitions operations and promotes effective collaboration across library departments. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with audit standards through accurate reconciliation and documentation of all library material purchases, developing and refining acquisitions policies and procedures, assessing workflows, and directing staff priorities to maximize efficiency and accountability. The incumbent manages systems supporting monograph selection and ordering, evaluates and implements acquisitions technologies, and analyzes data from library and vendor platforms to monitor performance and improve processes. Working closely with library unit leads and cross-functional teams, the position develops, documents, and communicates workflows that span multiple functional areas, fostering collaboration, consistency, and service excellence across the organization.

The Department:

Albert S. Cook Library is the campus library for Towson University, the largest university in the Baltimore area and the second largest in the University System of Maryland. Cook Library also serves the Towson University Northeastern Maryland (TUNE) campus. With 28 faculty librarians and 26 staff, Cook Library provides superior support to Towson University.  

Application Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicant should submit a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three relevant references.

Please use this application link. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is LIB-4012.

Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes. 

Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: Librarian I, $62,000-$66,000 / Librarian II, $68,000-$73,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package for regular faculty/regular lecturers that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.  TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts. 

Background Check:

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

Position: Evening Library Specialist
Location: Albert S. Cook Library, Townson University
Posted: MLA
Salary: $48,138 annually

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation’s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. 

As a member of the Library’s Access Services department, the Evening Library Specialist provides frontline public service support during evening and weekend hours. This position supports routine access services operations, provides point-of-need reference assistance, and serves as a key resource for patrons and student employee teams. The Evening Library Specialist contributes to circulation operations, virtual chat services, and billing reporting, and provides supervisory support to evening student worker teams in collaboration with their respective supervisors.  

Description 

Public Service Desk & Reference Support 

  • Directly supports the Ask Us service desk during evening and weekend hours, providing quality customer service consistent with library standards.  
  • Provides point-of-need reference support for basic library questions, including assistance with search strategies, resource identification, and use of electronic databases and equipment.  
  • Makes appropriate referrals to subject specialist librarians, Academic Commons units, and other campus services when patron needs exceed the scope of desk support.  
  • Supports virtual chat reference services during assigned hours.  
  • Assists patrons with questions concerning circulation policies and patron records; refers complex issues to the Circulation Manager.  
  • Contributes to assessment of public service desk operations and participates in data-driven service improvement efforts.  
  • Supports the library’s student success efforts. 

General Access Services & Circulation  

  • Performs routine Access Services tasks including shelving, checking the book drop, processing returned materials, and maintaining the orderly appearance of the stacks and public areas.  
  • Processes library materials for users in a quick, efficient, and courteous manner using the automated circulation system.  
  • Runs scheduled and ad hoc billing reports using the integrated library system (ILS) and related tools.  
  • Retrieves and loans course reserve items for users; files returned material.  
  • Registers patrons for library services and assists with patron record maintenance as appropriate.  
  • Assists with consortial borrowing and USMAI transit processing as needed.  
  • Supports opening and closing procedures and building safety during evening hours. 

Evening Student Employee Supervisory Support  

  • Provides on-site supervisory support for evening student worker teams, working in collaboration with each team’s designated supervisor.  
  • Serves as the point of contact for student employees during evening hours when supervisors are not present; escalates issues as appropriate.  
  • Supports the onboarding and ongoing success of student workers by reinforcing training expectations and service standards. 

Library and University Service  

  • Participates in and contributes to library and university initiatives such as outreach, marketing, assessment, diversity, and curriculum.  
  • Participates in and contributes to department, library, and university activities.  
  • Serves on library, university, and University System of Maryland committees related to areas of responsibilities.  
  • Attends training classes, seminars, and meetings to increase skills and keep up to date on library trends, developments, and technology.   The regular schedule for this position is Sunday 12:00–8:00 PM and Monday–Thursday 2:00–10:00 PM.  

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing. 

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree. 
  • One year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position. 

Knowledge of the mission and role of college or university library and its primary customers. Ability to learn and apply contemporary library terminology and functions. General knowledge of traditional and emerging practices for describing and organizing information resources. Understanding and ability to apply library and university computing policies and practices that help ensure information quality, integrity, and security. Ability to apply and enforce U.S. Copyright laws and current trends related to access and use of information resources. Knowledge of basic principles of quality customer service, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Experience and proficiency with one or more technologies or tools used to create, seek, use, or manage information. Ability to learn and operate a variety of common computing and productivity applications (e.g. email, word processing, databases and spreadsheets, content management, web browsers) and specialized library hardware, systems, and software applications. Ability to apply key concepts and best practices for developing, maintaining, and using collections of digital information. Skill in analytical and problem solving. Ability to assist other library staff in selecting and evaluating technology used in libraries. 

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency in ILS (e.g. Alma) and PeopleSoft software systems. 

Salary & Benefits 

$48,138 annually and full University benefits that include annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here. 

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.   

Apply Here: https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000JE

Position: Online Content Specialist
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Posted: ALA Joblist
Salary: Not listed

Description

Online Content Specialist

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for Online Content Specialist to support our work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD.  

The Online Content Specialist will be a member of the PubMed Central (PMC) Production Team at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and will be responsible for liaising with journal publishers, data providers, PMC users, and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) staff. General duties will include evaluating XML submissions, providing customer service to PMC content providers, handling Help Desk queries, and providing input on the PMC article display. 

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition and conference reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

General Qualifications

  • Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree.
  • Two years experience in publishing or library science environment.
  • Familiarity with online publications, specifically electronic journals or books.
  • Positive attitude; displays flexibility and patience in a high-volume, customer service-focused, environment.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Skills

  • Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to publishers, developers, users, and data providers.
  • Ability to conduct data analysis and work with developers to implement solutions.
  • Ability to work with complex, detailed information.
  • Knowledge of XML and/or HTML.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • At least one item from the “Desired Skills” list.

Desired Skills

  • Experience managing production workflow of an online publication.
  • Expertise with electronic image formats (TIFF, GIF, JPEG, EPS, PNG) and with image creation software (for example, Adobe Photoshop).
  • Experience editing journal or book content or in journal or book production.
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux in a data production environment.
  • Experience with bibliographic cataloging metadata (MARC, RDA, ISSN Centre)

Job Responsibilities

  • Track incoming content and the progress of work on multiple projects in development or production stages.
  • Communicate with publishers, content providers, help desks, and colleagues to facilitate project needs assessments.
  • Process and evaluate content using web-based tools and UNIX scripts.
  • Check accuracy and integrity of source data and online presentation of content.
  • Conduct data analysis and troubleshoot errors; coordinate with appropriate personnel to solve programming and content-related issues.
  • Serve as a liaison between authors, publishers, and/or vendors and the NLM.

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. If you enjoy being a part of a high-performing, professional service and technology-focused organization, please apply today!