Six Positions: District of Columbia

Position: Senior Access Services Librarian
Location: Catholic University of America DuFour Law Library
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $70,000 – $75,000

Overview:

The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library at The Catholic University of America School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Access Services Librarian. This position is ideal for an access services librarian who is ready to join an experienced, collegial team that is committed to reimagining library services for our patrons. The successful candidate will manage the department’s core functions, including circulation, course reserves, and the interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations. The successful candidate will have direct supervision of one paraprofessional and one professional librarian, with indirect supervision of 20-25 part-time student employees. We offer generous vacation, holiday and retirement benefits, in addition to work from home opportunities.

The Senior Access Services Librarian provides coordination of the Access Services Department and continually monitors and reports departmental needs to the Director. This position oversees rollout of effective policies and workflows for all aspects of access services, including maintenance of user accounts, loan rules and borrowing policies for the library’s physical collection, interlibrary loan and resource sharing operations, library signage, and part-time student employee procedures. The Senior Access Services Librarian hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional librarians, and paraprofessionals within the Access Services Department, as well as sets goals, priorities, and performance measures. These management responsibilities also include overseeing and mentoring full-time Access Services staff through the hiring, training, and day-to-day management of the department’s part-time student employees.

This role works with the Director and Assistant Directors to maintain the library’s access policy, operating hours, emergency procedures, and overall use of the library’s public spaces and collection. This includes: working with various departments within the Law School and University campus to ensure access to the library; advising on WRLC policies and initiatives related to resource sharing, including Shared Collections Facility (SCF), Consortium Loan Service (CLS) and WRLC delivery service. In collaboration with the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian, oversees operations of all areas of the Library’s integrated library system related to circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan and resource sharing, and user records.

The Senior Access Services Librarian serves as the Depository Library Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program and assists the Director with mandatory reporting requirements, such as the biennial survey.

See the full job description and apply: https://staff-cua.icims.com/jobs/17417/senior-access-services-librarian/job

Position: Librarian and Judiciary Records Officer
Location: U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $85,447 – $158,322 (GS 11-13)

The CAVC librarian/JRO reports directly to the Deputy Executive Officer and serves all Judges, the Clerk of the Court, and all Court staff. The tasks performed vary daily and cover a broad range of library functions including technical and research services for the Court, overseeing all library operations, as well as managing the chambers’ collections and subscriptions. The librarian/JRO independently makes decisions based on thorough knowledge of the profession and the library’s policies, practices, and judicial needs. The Librarian/JRO plans and manages the CAVC Records Management Program (CAVC RMP) in accordance with the Federal Records Act, as implemented by federal courts and overseen by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Major Duties:

The Librarian/JRO performs duties and has responsibilities such as the following:

Oversees technical services: acquisitions, cataloging, classification, and materials processing.
Maintains Court inventory of law books, subscriptions, and chambers book collections.
Purges obsolete and/or unwanted resources, while complying with federal and local regulations and policies.
Selects and acquires library materials, including print and electronic information resources to meet the needs of the Court and establishes relationships with library service vendors.
Provides research, reference, and consultation services for the Judges, the Clerk of the Court, Court personnel, members of the bar association, and the general public.
Assists and instructs Court personnel with computer searches and library research methods.
Coordinates and conducts library user training and orientation programs and schedules Westlaw and Lexis training sessions.
Manages an interlibrary loan program through personal contact with the Library of Congress and other federal libraries in Washington, D.C. (The library does not participate in OCLC WorldCat.)
Maintains an online integrated library catalog system that is accessible to Court personnel. The library currently uses SirsiDynix, which houses and updates the Court’s system on their servers.
Manually uploads Court decisions/opinions for inclusion on the Court’s website.
Serves as the liaison with Westlaw and Lexis, troubleshooting any problems with the publication of the Court’s documents.
Participates in library networks and initiates and maintains professional contacts with other librarians to provide the fullest possible range of research materials to Judges and other Court staff.
Develops and justifies the library’s annual budget.
Manages and maintains the content of the CAVC internet and intranet websites. Develops, formats, writes and/or edits new and existing webpage content.
Plans and manages the CAVC RMP. Provide records management advice and support to the CAVC and its staff concerning the full spectrum of record management issues.
Handles the day-to-day operations of a records management program and carrying out short-term and long-range planning for a records management program in accordance with NARA and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts guidelines.
Drafts, coordinates, maintains, and tracks CAVC-specific policies, directives, procedures, and guidance that address records (especially electronic and email records), regulatory requirements, and CAVC needs. Provides formal and informal training on records management policies, processes, and/or procedures to all CAVC staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge in the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of library administration and management, and records management, and the Library of Congress classification system and cataloging procedures and practices.
Knowledge of legal resources (e.g., Bloomberg Law, Lexis+, and Westlaw) available for research and skill in conducting legal research including legislative history searches using various research platforms.
Ability to instruct Court staff in various legal research techniques using electronic and conventional media, with experience training patrons in one-on-one or group settings.
Knowledge of the principles, responsibilities, and requirements for managing records in accordance with the Federal Records Act, as implemented by federal courts and overseen by NARA. This should include knowledge of records inventories, file plans, policy creation, answering and creating surveys, and records schedules.
Proven skill to manage a diverse portfolio of tasks, while being attentive and responsive to reference questions from a variety of sources.
The ability to implement staff-wide records management training program for current and new employees.
Excellent customer service skills, a professional demeanor, and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team including the ability to effectively and appropriately interact with Judges, the Clerk of the Court, and Court staff providing customer service.
A keen knowledge of automation concepts and applications.
A high level of oral and written communication skills.
The ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment and comply with Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Court confidentiality requirements.

Education:

Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science or information science from an ALA-accredited college or university program, in addition to possessing a bachelor’s degree; OR
A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

See the full job description and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/881635800

Position: Supervisory Librarian
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $143,913 – $187,093 (GS 14)

Overview:

This position is located in the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) and may be used in any division within U.S. Arts, Science, and Humanities Division. The incumbent of this position serves as Section Head and is responsible for managing the work, including acquisitions and cataloging functions, of the section, overseeing the work of a staff of librarians and library technicians performing these functions, and performing administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. The incumbent serves under the administrative supervision of the division chief. The incumbent works highly independently, exercising considerable judgment, and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with broad overall guidelines and policies.

As the Supervisory Librarian, you will:

Supervise a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Determine the human resources needed to accomplish the work of the unit, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carry out the unit’s activities. Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establish guidelines and performance expectations, including quality assurance, for staff members which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observe workers’ performance and demonstrates and conduct work performance critiques. Provide informal feedback and annual formal evaluations to employees.
Resolve informal complaints and grievances. Develop work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provide advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effect disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approve or disapprove leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with safety regulations.
Serve as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects. Serve as a project leader, team leader, or chairperson for working groups, task forces, committees, etc. Coordinate the details involved in special projects of lasting importance. Utilize critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Develop technical standards or protocols applicable to a library function. Participate in planning the work of a unit, including formulating goals and objectives and identifying improvements in methods and procedures. May serve as COTR or administer service contracts.
Make significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative policies, programs, approaches, or analysis methods. Assess the availability of financial and human resources, independently plan, schedule, coordinate and carry out activities related to the library acquisitions program. Assist in preparing and overseeing the acquisitions budget. Ensure the comprehensiveness and accessibility of library collections. Make extensive unreviewed technical judgments regarding library operations. Evaluate offers of gifts for compatibility with library acquisition policies and recommend acceptance or rejection. Select experts to represent the library at auction sales.
Interpret and revise existing training policy and program guidance for use by others, including section, division, and/or directorate members. Independently plan, schedule, coordinate, and monito the effectiveness of training operations. Solve problems in particularly difficult circumstances. Plan new or significantly updated methods of training, incorporating the latest in information technology. Prepare/edit instructor manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, or user manuals. Analyze training needs at the section and division levels in order to identify or develop appropriate training. May also conduct formal classroom training as necessary.
Performs various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to supervise, motivate, and lead a diverse workforce.

Knowledge and application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.

Ability to analyze, plan, develop, and execute library programs and projects.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to provide training.

Knowledge of automated tools, technologies, and metadata standards, such as integrated library systems, digital library applications, and general office software.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

See the full job description and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882189800

Position: Librarian (Reference)
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $70,623 – $91,815 (GS 9)

Overview:

This position is located in Reader Services Section, Music Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The Music Division in the Special Collections Directorate is the Library’s primary gateway to collections and reference services on music, theater, and dance. The Music Division houses both a general collection of individually cataloged material and over 800 named special collections. These collections include scores, correspondence, writings, business papers, iconography, and musical instruments. The incumbent reports directly to the Head, Reader Services Section. The incumbent may be an authority in a specialized field of music and is an expert in digital reference service. They will perform duties that encompass complex, wide-ranging reference, research, and outreach assignments both within and outside of their specific field of specialization and plan comprehensive, in-depth methods to improve and support all automated reference activities. Librarians respond to inquiries received in person, by telephone, by correspondence, and by electronic media. These requests originate from Congress, foreign and U.S. Government agencies, national and international academics and scholars, research and scientific institutions, professional and business communities, and the public. The incumbent should maintain current and extensive knowledge of research trends in the performing arts and advances in reference librarianship.

As the Librarian (Reference Specialist), you will:

Provide reference services to individual researchers and groups where needs are determined through client interviews in person or over the telephone, or from written requests. Respond orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility. Provide in-person and telephone reference service in the Performing Arts Reading Room. Search standard and specialized databases. Clarify vague requests for materials using proper bibliographic tools. Verify correct bibliographic information for requested items. Seek assistance locating materials that are not readily accessible. Develop knowledge of resources in other agencies or institutions to provide informed referrals.
Provide complex reference and research services. Examine publications, electronic resources, and trends in topics related to a specialized field. Develop knowledge of collections for use in performing research tasks. Assist in preparing research guides and finding aids on specific topics of recognized client interest using standard search strategies and describing research methodologies. Assist senior librarians in revising or updating research materials and collection development activities. Identify foreign and international print and electronic resources in a field of specialty to address user needs that are determined from interviews or written requests.
Use standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments, which may involve materials in multiple languages. Assist senior reference staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assist in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials. Monitor the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications. Bring items in need of repair to the attention of division management.
Coordinate the acquisition of items with limited technical complexity or that are easy to acquire. Review a variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources of items for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject specialization. Consult acquisition policies to determine whether items are appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, or other type of acquisition. Examine recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and out-of-scope materials. Work with recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of material. Provide proper purchasing information and correct bibliographic identification to dealers, subscription agents, vendors, overseas offices, exchange partners, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science and music librarianship.

Knowledge of integrated library systems and other technology tools relevant to performing arts collections.

Knowledge of the history and literature of music.

Ability to provide reference and research services in the performing arts.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. However, as a standard practice applicants enter at grade GS-9 on the basis of a master’s degree in library science.

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;

B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have directly related education and/or specialized experience.

See the full job description and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882575500

Position: Librarian (Business)
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $70,623 – $91,815 (GS 9)

Overview:

This position serves as a Librarian (Business) in the Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division (REGC); General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG)at the Library of Congress (Library).

The position reports to the applicable division supervisor.

As the Librarian (Business), you will:

Enable access, discovery, dissemination, and use of collections and resources current and historical, analog and digital, for all users. Provide support for the identification and selection of sources for those engaged in routine research and maintain connections and life-long learning opportunities for casual users through the discovery and use of the Library’s resources.
Provide business reference and instruction to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from standard research interviews, in-person or virtually, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity. Identify domestic and international analog and digital resources in business and economics to address user needs that are easily determined from interviews or written requests.
Assist with reviewing a wide variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources for new items and sources for possible acquisition in order to develop collections in areas of business and economics.
Assist other staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assist in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials. Monitor the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications.
Collaborate with others to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Assist with different audiences to achieve a variety of outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to provide business reference and research services.

Ability to develop and manage library collections.

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.

Ability to provide outreach and liaison duties.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education:

All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.

Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;

A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualiﬁcation requirements, applicants must have directly related education and/or specialized experience in the amounts required for the GS-09:

Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position.

For additional information and to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882044100

Position: Librarian (Acquisition)
Location: Department of Justice
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $70,623 – $158,322 (GS 9 – 13)

Overview:

The duties and responsibilities for a Librarian (Acquisitions), generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

Managing the Library’s procurement and contracting programs, including placing orders, establishing and monitoring publication contracts, resolving procurement problems, and developing acquisitions program policies and procedures
Assist with the management of the Library’s budget and financial programs, including analyzing historical data and serving as the liaison to other agency offices for budget and financial matters
Compile and prepare Library acquisitions and budgetary data and reports and prepares budget estimates
Prepare, process, and maintain Library acquisition and financial documents
Research past and current information for pre- and post-contractual information requirements and resolve financial discrepancies
Analyze and solve complex financial problems using a wide variety of sources
Develop reports and documentation in response to audit findings and new government-wide and Department of Justice initiatives

Qualifications:

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;
OR
B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

See the full job description and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882445100

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