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Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Librarian (Law)
Location: Social Security Administration
Salary: $117,962-$153,354

Full job posting on USAjobs.

See QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION for important information about this position.
Serves as Senior Law Librarian. Provides technical guidance and expert advice on comprehensive legal and legislative reference services to the legal staff members in the Office of the General Counsel, as well as SSA’s administrative research and legal staff.
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
Duties
Utilizes extensive legal research ability and special bibliographical competence in law and legislative services.
Provides guidance, direction and oversight in one or more of the following functions: a major library system, programs, e.g., cataloging, acquisitions and collections development and maintenance, reference and research and Digital Library services.
Provides comprehensive, reference, research, advisory, evaluative, consultative and instructional services to individuals and groups.
Responds to a range of complex inquiries, including those in new or highly specialized fields of knowledge, those regarding historical materials that are difficult to identify or locate and information involving rapidly evolving terminology.
Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility.
Exercises considerable judgment and discretion when interpreting and applying guidelines, including deviating from or extending traditional methods, techniques and practices or identifying areas for improvement in established methods and procedures.
Plans and manages all functions of a large, diverse legal research collection.
Provides extensive legal and legislative reference services utilizing a variety of highly complex technical and specialized databases and other diverse sources.
Recommends acquisition and budget modifications by reviewing all new and renewal contracts for publications and library services, for consistency in specifications and customer requirements.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background/security investigation results.
See QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED sections for more information about this position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this GS-13 Librarian (Law) position are based on
(1) an Individual Occupational Requirement for the federal GS-1410 series, including
(2) additional experience and/or education specific to the Librarian (Law) specialty AND
(3) at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience
(1) INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR):
A. One (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 combination of college-level education, training and experience that totals at least 5 years. To qualify on this basis, you must establish conclusively that your education, training and experience provides knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles and techniques of professional librarianship, knowledge of literature resources and knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
(2) ADDITIONALLY, for this Librarian (Law) position, your education or experience must include or be supplemented by one of the following:
A. Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university that meets all academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree and includes at least 24 semester hours in law or legal studies – OR —
B. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal study in an accredited law school – OR —
C. At least 4 years of law library experience of such nature and level to provide a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, terminology and expressions of law librarianship; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures and techniques of research and analysis of law; ability to acquire additional information about the field and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field. ***Such experience should be equivalent to that which would have been acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year curriculum in an accredited college or university with major study in law or legal studies (as specified in A above) or legal training (as specified in B above) – OR —
D. A time-equivalent combination of experience as described in C above with education as described in A above or B above.
(3) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least 52 weeks of *Specialized Experience as described below. Specialized Experience must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR if your experience was gained in another federal pay scale or outside of federal service it must demonstrate performance of duties at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a federal position at or above GS-12.
*SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of conducting time-sensitive research of legal information / legal sources in a legal research library (such as in a law firm, law school, court or other government organization or the legal department of a large business or organization) and conducting market research for purchasing (or recommending the purchase of) electronic legal resources.
If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the specific duties you perform that demonstrate it.
Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don’t describe.
An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (e.g., Individual Occupational Requirement, including additional Law Librarian education/experience AND Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Information on this job series can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/librarian-series-1410/
Education
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for Librarian positions, including additional education/experience required for the Law Librarian specialty. (See QUALIFICATIONS)
You must meet and demonstrate both requirements and submit documents that fully support your claim (even if you already hold a federal 1410 series position).
Remember to submit transcripts for ALL college-level education, e.g., your bachelor’s degree, as well as transcripts for all graduate study.
TRANSCRIPTS — submit copes of your full transcripts, showing your name, the name of the school, the program in which you were enrolled, the relevant courses completed and degree conferred. Highlight courses in library science and/or legal studies to ensure they’re given appropriate consideration.
Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. CHECK YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO CONFIRM IT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. You must upload your transcripts as part of your application. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail.
If you attended more than one college or university, submit transcripts for all schools attended.
If you are demonstrating a combination of education, training and experience, be very specific about how that combination meets the full qualification requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE LEGIBLE, or you may not receive credit for completed courses.
DO NOT SUBMIT A DIPLOMA IN LIEU OF A FULL TRANSCRIPT THAT SHOWS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.
If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of your appointment.
Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or that full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Position: Chief Operating Officer – Public Services
Location: Howard County Library System

Original posting on MLA Jobline.

Responsibilities: Examples of duties, responsibilities, and specific areas of oversight include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leads and directs the development and implementation of departmental goals, policies and annual work
plans;
manages the allocation of resources and service levels for optimal customer service;
Provides leadership development, mentoring, and coaching to managers and staff;
Monitors the departmental structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems required to accomplish HCLS’ mission and objectives in an effective and efficient manner;
directs the identification and analysis of opportunities for service enhancements;
Oversees the operation of departmental initiatives, functions, and activities; sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities; Directs the development and implementation of the operational budget;
monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget;
Seeks and initiates opportunities to partner with community leaders to increase HCLS’ presence in the community;
Develops the systemwide approach for the delivery of children’s, teen, and adult classes and events;
Ensures staff analyze curriculum offerings and the customer experience, and use that data to improve future offerings, customer engagement and outcomes;
Strategic institutional planning and project management.
The ability to plan and communicate decisions clearly; to know when consensus is beneficial and when to drive decisions;
Performs a lead role in strategic planning, system-wide projects, and events;
Fosters collaborative and positive working relationships and encourages creativity;
Creates instruments to monitor and ensure team performance exceeds customer expectations, addresses issues in a timely manner;
Represents HCLS on miscellaneous committees and boards and at countywide events, understanding such representation plays a major role in engaging the community and raising the visibility and value of HCLS
Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Library and Information Science, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field; Eight years increasingly
responsible managerial experience; Skilled in change management, facilitation, and leadership development; Strong history of motivating high performance, coaching, developing, mentoring and
empowering managers in a decisive, professional, and diplomatic way; Knowledge and experience with principles and practices of budget planning and fiscal management; Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate
the work of senior managers and other staff; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff, boards, elected officials, community organizations, and other library
stakeholders; Demonstrated use of ability to use diversity, equity, and inclusion as guiding principles in leadership; Ability to prepare comprehensive, accurate, and timely reports, records, and other
documents; Ability to independently set priorities, adapt and drive change initiatives, and successfully manage projects; Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously; A sense of humor and a positive and
enthusiastic approach to public service and library leadership
Salary Range: Starting salary – $175,000 DOQ
Application Process: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/40de7fa2-99e6-4bdb-99f4-
432eb0ad0d28/Howard-County-Library-System
Closing Date: July 26, 2024

Four Positions: Maryland

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Position: Legal Research Analyst
Location: McGuire Woods (Baltimore)
No salary provided

Overview: McGuireWoods has an opening for an experienced Legal Research Analyst.  The Analyst provides research and reference services to lawyers and staff.  The ideal candidate will have three to five years of research experience in a law firm environment.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

  • Performs complex legal and non-legal research and reference services for clients, lawyers and staff for multiple offices.
  • Maintains current knowledge and proficiency in the use of legal and non-legal computer information retrieval systems.
  • Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the selection of information sources, research methods and document delivery options when responding to reference and research questions.
  • Provides ready reference services at regularly assigned hours and as needed.
  • Creates targeted, custom current awareness and litigation alerts as requested.
  • Participates in and coordinates orientation and training of new attorneys/staff as requested.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences from an ALA accredited program.
  • Preferred 3-5 years related experience as a professional research analyst/ law librarian.
  • Must have knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research and computer assisted legal research.
  • Must have advanced knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis and other computer assisted research tools.

Position: Serials / Government Documents Cataloging Librarian
Location: University of Maryland (College Park)
Posted: ALA Joblist
Salary: $63,000-73,000

Description: Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of continuing resources in all subjects and in various formats and languages.  Creates and updates records following the standards of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, producing BIBCO, CONSER, and NACO records as appropriate.

Coordinates and manages activities related to processing resources acquired by the Regional Depository Library through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) at the University of Maryland, working with resources in all subjects, in various languages, and in a variety of formats, both tangible and electronic. Responsibilities include advanced copy cataloging, bibliographic database corrections, receipts, transfers, and withdrawals. Participates in managing the FDLP eXchange list for the University of Maryland. Supervises other departmental personnel assigned government documents processing responsibilities. Works closely with the Government Information & Criminology Librarian. Catalogs Maryland State Documents and performs bibliographic database corrections for this collection. 

Applies relevant national, University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI), and local policies. Performs complex problem solving related to bibliographic database corrections. Provides support for library employees for resolution of problems with bibliographic, holdings, and item records. Participates in planning and implementation of policies, workflows, and special projects to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Assists in the planning, management, and leadership of assigned and self-developed projects. Participates in committees and group activities in the department, division, and University Libraries.

EDUCATION: Required: 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: 

  • Required: 
    • Minimum of three years of relevant, progressively responsible, cataloging experience in an  academic, special or research library in one or more of the following areas: continuing resources cataloging, monograph cataloging, or government documents processing. 
    • Knowledge of and proficiency with automated library systems, RDA and related policy statements, LC classification, LCSH and related thesauri, MARC 21 formats, and OCLC Connexion.
    • Understanding of technical services operations, Library of Congress cataloging practices and procedures, emerging cataloging issues and trends. 
    • Ability to catalog European language materials. 
    • Ability to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to varying time pressures with shifting priorities and changing constraints. 
    • Excellent interpersonal skills. 
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a congenial team environment and to interact effectively with a broad variety of personnel within and outside of Collection Strategies and Services. 
    • Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgably, and personably, both orally and in writing, with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the work. 
    • Evidence of strong customer service orientation.
    • Ability to meet standards for achieving permanent status.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with processing FDLP resources, familiarity with the Legal Requirements and Program Regulations of the FDLP (LRPR), demonstrated knowledge of SuDoc classification.
    • Experience with cataloging continuing resources. 
    • Participation in PCC programs. 
    • Supervisory experience.  
    • Familiarity with common metadata standards and with emerging linked data models such as BIBFRAME.
    • Experience in creating metadata for digital projects.

Position: Assistant Branch Manager I / Librarian / Public Services Specialist
Location: Anne Arundel County Public Library
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $57,989-98,571

Professional level work in providing library services including reference, readers’ advisory, programming and outreach, and library instruction to the public of all ages.  Work requires maintaining considerable expertise in the use of information technology including, but not limited to, databases, email, downloadable e-books, e-audio, and the internet. Acts as part of branch’s management team and assists in the management of branch operations and the supervision of branch staff.  May assume responsibility for branch operations as designated person in charge in absence of Branch Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:  Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three year’s work experience in a library or educational setting.  One year of supervisory experience. 

Special Requirement for non-MLS candidates:  Completion of Library Associate Training Institute within two years following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.  

Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s degree in library science or master’s degree in related field and one year of work experience in library or educational setting. One year of supervisory experience.  Spanish language skills.

Necessary Special Requirement: Ability to secure certification as a Professional Public Librarian in the State of Maryland within 120 days following appointment; ability to meet re-certification requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.

TO APPLY:  Complete AACPL Employment Application Form (Refer to attachment in this announcement). Upload cover letter, resume and completed application on AACPL’s Recruitment Page (https//www.aacpl.net/about/jobs). Questions may be directed to humanresources@aacpl.net.   All required application materials must be received no later than noon, July 31, 2024   

Position: Assistant Chief, Neighborhood Library Services
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $83,165

The Pratt Library is searching for an Assistant Chief for the Neighborhood Library Services division.

The ideal candidate will provide direct administrative and management support to the Chief, Neighborhood Library Services, for overall direction and supervision of program activity of the division. Provides direct supervision to branch managers and supports their management responsibilities on daily operations of the branch libraries. The Assistant Chief will lead, inspire, and mentor the branch managers. 

The Assistant Chief receives managerial direction from the Chief of Neighborhood Library Services and serves in the capacity of Department Chief when assigned or when the Chief is not available. The employee in this class works a conventional work week that may involve evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. 

Department: Neighborhood Library Services
Job Type: Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties: Position may require some or all of the following examples of the work performed depending on the organization of work within the agency. The list is not inclusive and may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.) 

  • Receives and completes project assignments from the Chief regarding program, policy, and events in the branches. 
  • Assists the Chief in formulating and implementing the strategic plan for the division. Participates in and on occasion leads division meetings and work groups. 
  • Develops reports for the Division Chief. 
  • When assigned or in the absence of the Chief, functions as the senior division officer in decision making and ongoing operations. 
  • Serves as NLS representative to Library Security and Information Access Division. 
  • Actively pursues professional development especially in library administration and supervision skills; this includes active participation in local, state, and national professional associations. 
  • Assists in the development of general funds and private support budgets. 
  • Serves as the Library’s representative on the city’s Commission on Disabilities and coordinates disability compliance issues in the branches. 
  • Directly supervises and evaluates the work of branch managers in overseeing library reference, circulation, computer services, program customization and implementation, staff scheduling, volunteer assignments, community outreach, and facility management; evaluates branch manager performance, enforces library discipline policy, recommends hiring and promotion. 
  • Assures coverage for the hours the branches are open. 
  • Enforces library disciplinary policies and recommends hiring and promotions through participation in recruitments and interview processes. 
  • Disseminates and ensures library branch compliance with library policies and procedures. 
  • Represents the library at Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services meetings and Mayor’s community meetings, attends and oversees library participation in community events; prepares letters of understanding between community organizations and branch libraries hosting community events. 
  • Responds to customer complaints.
  • Works with the Office of Human Resources on recruitment of staff and the selection of participants and staff interview panels for recruitment of branch librarians. Recommends and justifies expenditures to superior. 
  • Consults with architects, contracts, and the Library’s Facilities manager regarding the renovation and building of library branches; facilities decision making among contractors, library staff, and the community during renovation of libraries. 
  • Approves leave requests and e-time. 
  • Conducts regular site visits to branch libraries. 
  • Reviews and analyzes library statistics and activity of branches to submit written reports to the Chief. 
  • Identifies training needs.
  • Participate in training of branch managers & subordinate staff.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university.
  • At least five years of successful experience in a library management position and community outreach, including two years of direct supervisory experience over professional library staff (evaluation, discipline, hiring, and termination). 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of/experience in the principles of library organization and management, especially concerning library branch systems. 
  • Ability and proven experience in developing and managing branch service policies, programs, and staff. 
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with library management, customers, and the library branch community. 
  • Skill in communicating orally and in writing. 
  • General knowledge of library budget procedures and proven ability to develop and monitor a budget. 
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans. 
  • Staff supervision and administrative experience. 
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities of public speaking, policy formulation, and program and staff management.
  • 3+ years of training or staff development experience

One Position: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Librarian
Location: Library of Congress – U.S. Serials and Government Documents Section
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $68,405-88,926

This position is located in the U.S. Serials and Government Documents Section, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 457104. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties:

  • This position is located in the U.S. Serials and Government Documents Section, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. It is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger.
  • The incumbent uses a set of skills and abilities to perform the following duties in areas of Cataloging Services, Acquisitions Services, Analyzes and Organizes Information and Materials, Library Collections Development, Consultation and Liaison Services, and Librarian Training and Mentoring. 
  • This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position.  This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate/High risk level. 
  • Catalogs a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assigns headings to catalog entries. Selects and assigns classification numbers. Establishes personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file. Establishes and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and classification schedule. Creates and revises bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules. Performs content designation of bibliographic and authority records. Performs research in the cataloger’s reference collection, online databases, the world wide web, and the collections of the Library. Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process. 
  • Provides services and deals with materials that are non-technical in nature, of limited technical complexity, or easily acquired. Coordinates proper purchasing information, correct bibliographic identification, and correct coding in the information system. Contacts dealers, subscription agents, vendors, overseas offices, government agencies, and/or exchange partners to coordinate the order process. Consults acquisitions reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, loan, or other type of acquisition. Examines recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify acquisition of out-of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with recommending officials and subject specialists to understand their needs. Consults acquisitions reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase. Reviews and approves invoices for payment for all formats of material. 
  • Obtains, analyzes, and organizes information using standard reference tools and established techniques and practices. Analyzes and organizes standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections, for preferred access points and the need for additional access points.  Analyzes material to determine subject content. Applies standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to cataloging-related issues.
  • Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to collection development support, with review by supervisor, senior staff and/or recommending officers. Assists in examination of incoming shipments to select items appropriate for the collections, in accordance with established guidelines. Assists in examination of recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements, and to ensure conformity with established guidelines. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to collection development policies. 
  • Works to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information. Consults with the supervisor and cataloging policy staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules. Offers suggestions and advice to the supervisor on operational and technical problems. Collaborates with the supervisor and other staff in planning and implementing team activities including workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, goal setting and strategies for meeting team production goals. 
  • Performs 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. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position.

  • Knowledge of library print and digital acquisitions, and/or cataloging rules, practices, and procedures. **
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services. **
  • Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring print and digital materials and/or cataloging library materials. **
  • Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies. **
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to acquire and process library materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

One Position: Virginia

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Position: Director of County Library
Location: Fairfax County Government / Fairfax County Public Library
Posted: SLA, ALA Joblist
Salary: $141,724-240,932

The Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) system. Subject to the policies, guidelines, and supervision of the Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees and under the administrative direction of the Deputy County Executive, the individual plans and directs the overall operation of the Fairfax County Public Library system, and provides results-oriented leadership to address emerging trends in a digital environment. Develops and implements the long-range strategic plans to fulfill the mission of the Library to secure success into the future and optimize support for learning within the library and the community. View a detailed profile of the position here (Download PDF reader).

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversees allocation of resources and establishes controls for financial systems.
  • With staff, leads and manages strategic plans and changes.
  • Leads the implementation of appropriate technologies to enhance FCPL services.
  • Refines, implements, and communicates policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Provides fiscal oversight, including development and management of the budget. development of grant and other philanthropic funding streams; and provides vision and support for the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Library and the Fairfax Library Foundation.
  • Ensures that programs, services and functions are designed and operated to deliver the best user experiences; launches initiatives to improve services and expand user base.
  • Markets and promotes the Library to galvanize support and involvement of the community in library services and programs.
  • Builds teams and coalitions between library staff, the Board of Supervisors, county agencies, Fairfax County Public School System, City of Fairfax, and other community organizations.
  • Ensures the Library’s resources are accessible through current technology.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library services, including collection development and support operations. 
  • Knowledge of current trends and issues in public libraries.
  • Knowledge and support of the principles of intellectual freedom. 
  • Ability to promote interest in the library and to generate support and involvement of the community in library services and programs. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, including organization, budgeting, Human Resources, capital improvements, and management analysis.
  • Knowledge of management principles.
  • Ability to delegate work appropriately and plan and direct the work of subordinates.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts orally, in writing, or in presentations. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with all library staff, County management, other county departments and agencies, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Library Board of Trustees, external groups such as community groups and officials, and the general public. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; plus 10 years of progressively responsible library experience, including experience working as a professional librarian in a public library, and at least five years of supervisory and management experience (i.e., library branch or library system administration level) in an urban or suburban public library system.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians within three months of date of appointment.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate is a progressive, visionary, and customer-focused leader with the capacity to set and achieve high and attainable goals, and an exceptional library management background in order to administer a large public library system within a community of residents with diverse educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The best qualified candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, with proven experience building effective and long-lasting business partnerships by collaborating with elected officials, governing boards, county executive leadership, community representatives, employee groups, and other organizations. The candidate is committed to the professional values of public librarianship and creates a community of engagement and innovation. The successful candidate models entrepreneurship, financial stewardship and strategic thinking; cultivates the development and professional growth of staff, and creates a culture of engagement and innovation.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit history check to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position requires frequent evening and weekend work and the ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to attend meetings, events, and trainings.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary; however, the employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and lifting carrying of items up to 10 pounds in weight with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
 SELECTION PROCEDURE:  Panel interview.

Two Positions: Virginia

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Position: Legal Intelligence Analyst
Location: Cooley LLP

Original post on AALL Careers

Description
Cooley is seeking a Legal Intelligence Analyst (North America) to join the IS Legal, Competitive & Enterprise Intelligence.
Position summary: Cooley Information Services (IS) embraces a culture of customer service excellence and all members of the department are expected to move this agenda forward. To that end, the Legal Intelligence Analyst is expected to recognize that the Cooley IS department is a service organization first and foremost and will be evaluated on this requirement equal in importance to the technical or operational responsibilities outlined later in this document.
The Legal Intelligence Analyst works independently as a member of a research team that responds to requests from attorneys, paralegals and staff, to perform wide-ranging research on legal and business issues necessary for client legal services and Firm administration. The Legal Intelligence Analyst is responsible for all aspects of analyzing the research request, identifying the best sources of information, conducting the research, and reporting the results of research projects. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth, tailored research services to support client matters. Use independent judgment to identify issues, analyze research strategy and determine best information sources to provide accurate, valid, cost effective and timely research
Analyze and synthesize results for presentation to the requesting user, ensuring that research meets both stated and anticipated needs
Provide current awareness services, including curated bulletins and alerts, aggregated news services and litigation and legislative tracking services to support attorney client matters and other legal intelligence requirements
Support and/or lead the initiative to deliver practice area specific information services to attorneys, keeping up to date with issues in relevant designated areas in order to provide a proactive service
Proactively and independently responsible for balancing workload by monitoring incoming requests, assessing time constraints and estimating research time needed
Work collaboratively with peers, as needed in responding to research requests
Independently determine appropriate outside sources and arrange for timely and cost-effective retrieval/borrowing
Responsible for ensuring any research requests are accurately entered and managed in the firm’s research management platform, Quest
Assist in the evaluation and selection of relevant legal research resources and keep up to date in developments and best practices in relevant fields
Participate in the effective orientation, product and legal research training to attorneys and Firm staff
Assist in the development and delivery of appropriate training programs covering research sources and legal research techniques and strategies for attorneys
Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of time
All other duties as assigned or required
Requirements
Skills and experience:
Required:
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
4+ years of legal intelligence research experience
College degree or creditable prior work experience in the field
Thorough knowledge of global legal research resources
Extensive knowledge of research methods and tools
Demonstrated ability to independently assess client needs and to develop responsive solutions.
An understanding of the legal professional ethics and copyright environment that surrounds intelligence-gathering activities.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and support a customer service philosophy
Preferred:
Bachelor, MLIS, JD or MBA
Competencies:
Excellent research, analytical, written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to organize, analyze and distil large amounts of data into actionable intelligence and reports
Intellectual curiosity – the ability to derive connections and synthesize information and facts
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands, provide high levels of customer service and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate with staff at all levels.
The ability to work well and thrive in a collaborative team environment
Ability to keep up to date with new developments, master new technologies, and adapt to change
Exceptional customer service skills
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.
The expected annual pay range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. Senior level candidates may be considered for this position, and would be eligible for a higher salary range based on experience.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Position: Librarian (Systems)
Location: Patent and Trademark Office
Salary: $117,962 – $153,354

Full job posting on USAjobs

Take your career to the next level by joining one of the technical offices at the United States Patent and Trademark Office! This position is located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC), Library Support Division (LSD), Collection Management Branch (CMB).
Duties
The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.
The individual selected for this Librarian (Systems) position will perform the following duties:
Manages permissions and access to the Integrated Library Systems (ILS) for public and PTO users, creating operations and management documentation for the ILS server, and running queries and scripts to maintain databases.
Coordinates the planning and implementation of library automation related developments within STIC. This includes developments in the areas of bibliographic database management and access to full text literature resources.
Evaluates changes to software purchased or used by STIC and its customers, to ensure that system modifications and enhancements are compatible with PTO baselines and policies.
Coordinate information technology security and privacy regulations and requirements, as described in appropriate security policy publications and handbooks.
Serves as the principal advisor on all matters involving the security of the information system.
Ensures that information system security and privacy requirements are addressed during all phases of an information system’s lifecycle.
Conducts periodic security and privacy risk assessments, throughout the system lifecycle, to re-evaluate sensitivity, risks, and mitigation strategies of the system.
Establishes, develops, updates, and manages the System Security and Privacy Plan (SSPP), including all appendices and requested information, in the Cyber Security and Assessment Management (CSAM) application.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Suitable for Federal Employment
Obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ Certification within 6 months of entry on duty.
Qualifications
You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM’s prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Librarian series, 1410 can be found at: Librarian Series 1410 (opm.gov). You must meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade (refer to 5 CFR 300.604 for more information on time-in-grade) by the closing date of the job announcement.
Applicants must meet the basic occupational qualifications requirements for this position as follows:
Basic Requirement: Completed one 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. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification).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.
AND
Specialized Experiences experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting all functions of an integrated library system (ILS): managing ILS permissions and access, developing and reviewing ILS requirements and policies, creating operational and management ILS documentation in accordance with national and international library and information management standards.
Evaluating existing software and emerging technologies; recommending and coordinating adoption, implementation, and utilization of technical solutions in compliance with organizational baselines and policies.
Planning and conducting Cybersecurity continuous monitoring and analysis to ensure systems maintain acceptable level of cybersecurity posture.
Providing customers with informational and analytical support and guidance on Cybersecurity requirements.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
This position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education’s website – US Department of Education. Another listing of services that can perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
NOTE: Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Two Positions: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Business Legal Research Analyst
Location: DLA Piper LLP

Original post on LLSDC Jobline

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Summary    
As a Business Legal Research Analyst, you will provide research support to lawyers, paralegals, and all firm staff. You must be able to quickly evaluate all research inquiries to determine the best methods and resources necessary to complete each request. You will prioritize requests, analyze results, compile answers, and communicate research findings in a clear and concise manner. You will also coordinate vendor resource training, scheduling, and communication.  
Location   
This position can be remote. Candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local office when/if needed. The preferred work hours for this position are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
See the job description and list of locations at: https://dlapiper.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/dlapiper/job/Business—Legal-Research-Analyst_R2024-96

Position: Senior Librarian
Location: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Original post on ALA JobList

Description
As a member of the Transportation Research Board’s Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS) team, leads library programs and/or services, and daily operations of the TRB Library and assists with taxonomy and tagging projects. Examples of programs and services include advanced, expert-level research and consultation services, outreach and training, and library information systems services. Develops and executes strategies that incorporate services into the organization’s workflow. Leads collection development and services in consultation with Manager. Coordinates and plans marketing and promotion activities to broaden awareness of overall library services, including those offered by the National Academies’ Research Center, focusing on maintaining high-level usage of resources. Coordinates with Manager and Database Librarian to maintain TRIS Databases. May supervise assigned library staff.
COVER LETTER REQUIRED
Responsibilities
Provides research and reference services for TRB staff and sponsors. Consults with internal customers and sponsors on sophisticated and detailed research projects that require advanced level, expert in-depth information retrieval, analysis, and evaluation. Assists internal staff and external patrons with citation verification and ready reference questions.
Develops and maintains web-based content for TRIS web pages and may participate in other Intranet or Internet projects. Creates and maintains LibGuides for staff use. Maintains and creates TRB Snap Searches (research activity summaries) for internal and external customers. Creates videos, fact sheets brochures, and other products to promote the TRB Library and TRIS Databases.
Tagging or indexing of institutional content for TRIS and TRB. Performs indexing of assigned content in the TRIS Data Entry system. Assists Indexing Manager to update and maintain the Transportation Research Thesaurus (TRT) and other taxonomies maintained in PoolParty semantic middleware.
Develops and writes recommendations for the delivery of library services. Leads, and conducts needs assessment for library services and evaluates services and products to meet evolving customer requirements. Provides assessments and recommendations to Manager.
Identifies opportunities to facilitate awareness and optimum use of library services and to incorporate library services into the workflow of programs and projects.
Leads and executes marketing and promotion activities to increase and sustain both internal and external customer awareness of library services. This may include creating communications materials and identifying other avenues to communicate services as needed.
Designs and conducts routinely offered and ad hoc workshops to increase customer awareness, and use of library services. Trains staff to proficiently use services and resources, including those offered by the National Academies’ Research Center.
Regularly scans literature and identifies publications for inclusion in the research databases.
Serves as backup to the Library Assistant for processing interlibrary loan requests.
Coordinates with Database Librarian to plan, update, and clean up tables in databases. Includes researching and determining authoritative entries in databases.
Imports files into TRIS Data Entry and checks file and data accuracy.
Assigns work to indexers.
Participates in team activities related to database developments and enhancements.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to Manager. General direction is provided. May supervise assigned employees.
Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $70,880 – $88,600. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range.
Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 40%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to exercise leadership skills and think independently and critically. Ability to exercise independent judgment and skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing several diverse projects simultaneously. Ability to provide effective library instruction. Ability to apply understanding of customer needs and exercise independent evaluation of content to deliver high-quality information products and services. Expert knowledge of a wide range of multidisciplinary print and computer-based information resources. Knowledge of interpretative reference interviewing techniques. Ability to solve intellectual problems of substantial variety and complexity. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies’ divisions through effective communication. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Understanding of thesauri construction and use in databases. Strong understanding of relational databases. Experience or working knowledge of taxonomies. Experience with tagging and classifying digital content. Experience with taxonomy management tools. Experience using an integrated library system, SirsiDynix EOS.Web is preferred.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
Minimum Experience: Five years of related professional experience.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.

Three Positions: Maryland

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Position: Data Services Librarian
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library

Original post on SLA Careers.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Data Services Librarian to provide robust research data-related services for UMB faculty, staff, and students. This position advances the Library’s efforts in data sharing and in research data management, discovery, and access.
The Data Services Librarian is a member of an exceptional team responsible for advancing the Library’s research support and educational goals. The HSHSL serves UMB’s schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School.
The Data Services Librarian is a member of the Data and Bioinformation Services Department, and a core member of the Library’s Center for Data and Bioinformation Services (CDABS). The librarian also collaborates with faculty and staff within the HSHSL and with partners throughout the University.
UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. The HSHSL welcomes applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Consults with faculty, students, and staff about research data.
  • Develops and leads instructional programming on data-related topics and tools.
  • Assists researchers in locating and accessing open and secondary datasets for use in research and with writing data management plans.
  • Identifies data management software and tools and develops services supporting the discovery, management, and analysis of research data.
  • Provides support for CDABS data visualization service and the Data and Bioinformatics Workstation.
  • Engages with University partners to integrate research data services into academic programs and administrative units.
  • Develops marketing strategies and initiatives to promote research collaboration, the UMB Data Catalog, and data sharing programs of the HSHSL.
  • Strengthens the Library’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Engages actively in committees within the HSHSL, the University, and professional organizations.
    Engages in professional development, service, and publication/presentation opportunities
    REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:
    This position is located within the Research and Information Services (RIS) division and reports to the Head of Data and Bioinformation Services.
    UMB and HSHSL supports flexible work environments and the development of a vibrant university campus community. Onsite engagement is highly encouraged by leadership. This position allows for hybrid and telework arrangements.
    STATUS:
    This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the Library’s faculty. For more information, see the University’s “Criteria and Procedures Relating to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty”.
    APPLICATION PROCESS:
    UMB and HSHSL are fully committed to championing diversity, equity, and active inclusion among faculty, staff, and the student body. Those who identify as members of historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
    The HSHSL provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive faculty environment that fosters interdisciplinary research and interprofessional opportunities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is anticipated to start during Summer/Fall 2024. Application reviews will begin July 26, 2024. The position will remain posted until filled.
    Candidates must include the following with their application package:
    1) A resume or curriculum vitae;
    2) Three references with names, professional titles, relationship to you, and contact information, including email address, for each;
    3) A cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant job experience.
    4) A statement describing how you have supported equity, diversity, and inclusion in the past, either in the workplace, as a student, or in other settings. If you have not had the opportunity for such experience, please describe briefly how you hope to support UMB’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse community.
    SALARY: $61,5000, minimum, commensurate with experience. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation allowance.
    BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION:
    Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.
    ENVIRONMENT:
    The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T Stadium, the Hippodrome Theater, the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor. Baltimore City is vibrant and diverse with access to a variety of communities and cultural centers. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators, offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras.
    The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States, with a record of innovative services and programs. The HSHSL employees 56 full time employees, including 25 faculty librarians. The modern HSHSL building opened in 1998 and serves as a hub for collaboration and learning on the UMB campus. The HSHSL has served as a Regional Medical Library (RML) of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) since 1983 and currently administers the NNLM Web Services Office. Learn more about the NNLM and current initiatives and priority areas.
    The HSHSL serves the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School. It supports 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and interdisciplinary Graduate School programs. The university offers 97 doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, and certificate programs. UMB is a 65-acre research and technology complex consisting of 57 buildings, including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values.
    UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRjobs@umaryland.edu.
    If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For questions about ADA requests for reasonable accommodations, you may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu.
    The University of Maryland, Baltimore does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran’s status, or age in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in UMB’s programs and activities.
    Job: Faculty
    Organization: Health Sciences & Human Services Library
    Posting Date: June 28, 2024
    Qualifications
    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
    Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
    Knowledge of the research data lifecycle and data management and sharing best practices.
    Interest in becoming proficient with research tools such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
    PREFERRED:
    Experience working in an academic, research, or health sciences library.
    Familiarity with data repositories and public data sets.
    Familiarity with data curation and preservation practices.
    Experience using a variety of data analysis, visualization, and mapping tools.
    Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research and data analysis.
    Experience providing instruction to a range of audiences, including faculty and students.
    Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
    Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Demonstrated strong service orientation and skills.

Position: Director
Location: National Agricultural Library, USDA
Salary: $198,538-$210,00

Full job posting on USAjobs.

Description
This position is designed as a SES General. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level 2 with a salary range of $198,538 – $210,220 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.
The incumbent serves as Director of the National Agricultural Library (NAL), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, located in Beltsville, Maryland.
Participates with the Administrator, ARS, key management officials, and executives of the Library of Congress, the National Library of Medicine, land-grant colleges, universities, and related fields of science and other Departmental mission areas.
Serves as the Department’s focal point for technical expertise in the implementation and maintenance of library information services.
Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Directs, oversees, and defends the development and execution of Agency program goals and resource requirements to the Department, OMB, and Congressional officials.
Facilitating cooperation and coordination for the agricultural libraries of colleges, universities, USDA, in conjunction with private industry and other research libraries.
Responsible for providing leadership and direction in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the development and execution of broad programs of library and technical information services.
Overseeing the application of advanced computer and telecommunications technology for the worldwide collection, evaluation, and dissemination of specialized information in the agricultural and related sciences.
Serves as the designated USDA expert in the field of science communication and information management.
Representing the interests of the Department on various high-level national and international committees for the purpose of assuring a cooperative effort in science information programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Veterans Preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
Narrative Statements for the ECQs must contain at least 2 examples per ECQ and not exceed 10 pages.
A Background Investigation is required / security clearance is required.
You must be a U. S. Citizen or National to qualify for this position.
Qualifications
YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR RESPONSES TO THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs).
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:

  • Directing the work of an organizational unit;
  • Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
  • Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
  • Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions.
    Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain at least two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy Initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter “Refer to Resume” to explain your answer.
    The narrative must not exceed 10 pages. NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs.
  1. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
  2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
  3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
  4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)
  5. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
    Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Public Service Motivation. The Fundamental Competencies are crosscutting; and should be addressed over the course of each ECQ narratives. It is not necessary for you to address the Fundamental Competencies directly as long as the narrative, in its totality, shows mastery of these competencies on the whole.
    Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the guide.
    Challenge – Describe a specific problem or goal.
    Context – Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
    Action – Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
    Result – Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
    Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website. You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements.
    MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following TQs. You must address each TQ separately. Each TQ narrative must not exceed two (2) pages. Please give examples and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issued you handled.
    MTQ 1: Describe your knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, techniques, innovations, and trends in library science, information science, information technologies, knowledge management, technology management, or open science.
    MTQ 2: Describe your executive level experience which demonstrates your proven record of managing digital collections and preservation; building large-scale scientific databases; and developing knowledge discovery tools, comprehensive public facing websites, and customer-oriented services.

Position: Branch Administrator III
Location: Frederick County Public Libraries, Thurmont Regional Library

Original job posting on MLA Jobline.

Responsibilities: Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary leader for our Thurmont Regional Library. Located in West Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system. By
facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, invent, and transform, FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.
This professional managerial and supervisory position is responsible for the general operation and management of the Thurmont Regional Library, and for ensuring the delivery of quality library service to
the public. Supervision is received from the Associate Director for Public Service.
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varied workdays and hours within Frederick County Public Libraries operating schedule.
Requirements:
. Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program
. Minimum 4 years of recent (within the last 10 years) progressively responsible work experience in library management, which must include:
o Minimum 2 years public library work experience at the middle management level or higher (e.g. Department Head in multi-department library, Director of a small library, Branch Manager of a small branch, etc.); and
o Minimum 2 years work experience supervising or directing the work of professional and/or paraprofessional staff
. Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months after hire
OR
. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
. Minimum 6 years of recent (within the past 10 years) progressively responsible work experience in library management, which must include:
o Minimum 2 years public library work experience at the middle management level or higher (e.g. Department Head in multi-department library, Director of a small library, Branch Manager of a small branch, etc.); and
o Minimum 2 years work experience supervising and directing the work of professional and/or paraprofessional staff
. Ability to obtain and maintain Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of
Education within 2 years of hire, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable
NOTE: A related Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of the professional or para-professional library work experience
Salary Range: Salary: $80,252.00 Annually
Application Process: Deadline to apply: 4:00 pm EST, July 22, 2024. For complete job description and to apply go to: http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/
Closing Date: 4:00 pm EST July 22, 2024

2024 Annual Business Meeting and Spring Fling

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LLAM will be having its annual business meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Thurgood Marshall Law Library, University of Maryland, Francis King Cary School of Law, Baltimore, from 3:00-4:00 pm (this is a change from the save the date).  All LLAM members are invited to attend the Annual Business meeting either in person or virtually.

After the business meeting, we will have our Spring Fling event at Pratt Street Ale House. Our reserved room will be available from 4:30-7:30 pm, with a light dinner buffet offered at 5:00 pm. LLAM members and guests are invited to come, socialize, and play some board games.   

Please complete this survey by Friday, May 31 to let us know if you will be attending the Annual Business meeting and/or the Spring Fling.

Annual Business Meeting, 3:00-4:00 pm

In Person:

Thurgood Marshall Law Library, Room 4403
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law 500 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Directions & Parking:

Garage parking is available within walking distance of the library.

  • Baltimore Grand Garage, 21 N. Paca St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201
  • Pearl Street Parking Garage,622 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201
  • Metered parking available on Baltimore, Paca, Fayette, and Greene Streets.

Detailed driving directions and additional parking options information available on the University of Maryland Carey School of Law website.

Public Transportation:

Garage parking is available within walking distance of the library.

Light Rail: Howard Street at Baltimore Street.
Metrorail: Lexington Market Station
Bus: Charm City Circulator, University of Maryland, Baltimore Shuttle, CityLink

Zoom:

https://umaryland.zoom.us/j/99924078914?pwd=WFBYWkN1WCsvTHI2alJXRFFsRlprQT09

Meeting ID: 999 2407 8914

Passcode: 232216

Spring Fling: 4:30-7:30 pm

Light buffet dinner offered at 5:00 pm

Pratt Street Ale House

206 West Pratt

Baltimore, MD 21201

Directions & Parking:

The restaurant is a 10-minute walk from the Law School. There is also the option to reserve a nearby parking space through SpotHero. CFG Bank Arena Garage and Lombard iParkit garage! are within a block of the restaurant.

The light dinner will include: mini sandwiches, pasta salad, hummus, crab dip, dessert, soda/tea/coffee.

2024 LLAM Elections

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Executive Board elections for LLAM officers and board members are coming soon! Please watch your email for a link to the ballot, which will be sent on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Below is the slate of candidates:

Vice President/President-Elect: Sara Billard

The Vice-President/President-Elect serves as a member of the LLAM Board of Trustees, coordinates LLAM programming, performs such duties as are assigned by the President, and serves the following year as LLAM President.

Sara Billard is the Director of Research and Information Services at Miles & Stockbridge, PC. She was previously the Research Director at Gordon Feinblatt LLC, another mid-sized Baltimore law firm, for over 15 years. Sara has been a LLAM member since 2005. She served as the chair of the LLAM membership committee for the last several years, and previously served as LLAM President in 2011.

Secretary: Sara Denbo

The Secretary serves as a member of the LLAM Board of Trustees and attends and keeps minutes of all Board meetings.

Sara Denbo is a Research Librarian at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Thurgood Marshall Law Library. This is her first year of law librarianship, prior to which she earned her MLIS at the University of Washington and JD at the University of Michigan. She joined LLAM in Fall 2023 when she started at Maryland Carey Law and currently serves as co-chair of the Placement Committee.

Board Member: Julia Roberts

Board members serve as members of the LLAM Board of Trustees, attend Board meetings, and participate in its discussions and deliberations.

Julia Roberts recently accepted the position of Head of Reference Services at the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library (TMSLL). Previously, she served as TMSLL’s Collection Management & Reference Librarian, providing legal reference services and managing the Library’s Scanned Collections. Prior to joining TMSLL, Julia worked as a Library Associate at the Anne Arundel County Public Library. She received her MLS from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Julia has been a LLAM member since 2018 and served on the Board from 2020-2022.

Thurgood Marshall Law Library & Westminster Hall Tour – November 16th, 2023

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Please join us on Thursday, November 16th from 11am to 3pm for a tour of the Thurgood Marshall Law Library @ Westminster Hall. Coffee and light refreshments will be served, Dutch treat lunch at Lexington Market and time to network with LLAM members.

RSVP to: Jessica Mundy (jessica.mundy@mdcourts.gov) by November 8th

Location: Carey School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 21201

Metered street parking is available as well as garage parking at the Hippodrome Parking Garage, 21 N. Paca St. or Grand Garage, 5 N. Paca St.

Congratulations to Catherine McGuire!

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Catherine McGuire, Deputy Director of the Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library in Annapolis, has been named a 2023 recipient of the William L. Marbury Outstanding Advocate Award by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC). The award is “presented to someone who is not an attorney and has demonstrated outstanding services representing the civil legal needs of low-income Marylanders or expanding access to justice.” As many of you know, Catherine has been providing assistance to the self-represented for over two decades. For more than five years, she has collaborated with the Maryland Access to Justice Commission and the Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors to promote Frontlines, a program that has trained more than 1,200 Maryland public library staff in basic legal research and referral. The 2023 Awards Reception will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at the historic Westminster Hall in Baltimore. Congratulations, Catherine!

2023 Elections Results

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Congratulations to our newly-elected 2023-2024 Executive Board members!

Jessica Mundy – Vice-President/President-Elect

Tanya Thomas – Treasurer

Jennifer Chapman – Board Member

2022 Holiday and 40th Anniversary Party!

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You are cordially invited to LLAM’s 2022 Holiday Party and 40th Anniversary Bash! Join your fellow LLAM members for food, drinks, games inspired by the 1980s, and a silent auction as we celebrate our ruby anniversary. Family, friends, and non-LLAM members are welcome.

Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30pm – 8:00pm

The Point in Fells, 1738 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

Food and Drinks

  • Hors D’oeuvres at 5:30pm
  • Plated Dinner at 6:00pm
    • First Course: Choice of Mixed Greens Salad, Caesar Salad, or Cup of Crab & Corn Chowder, served with dinner rolls
    • Second Course: Choice of Roasted Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Prime Rib, or Vegetarian Option, served with roasted potatoes & seasonal vegetables
    • Third Course: Assorted Desserts for Each Table
  • Non-alcoholic beverages include soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juice. Alcoholic beverages include domestic bottle & canned beer, select draft beer, and house wines.
  • If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know when you RSVP.

Tickets: $30/person

  • Purchase Tickets Online.
  • Pay by Check. Send a check made payable to “LLAM” to Tanya Thomas, Thurgood Marshall Law Library, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 501 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
  • Pay by Check or Cash at the Door (RSVP required).

Parking

Paid street and garage parking is available on the blocks surrounding the Point in Fells. Garage options include Caroline Street Garage Parking and Premium Parking.

RSVP Required.

RSVP online by 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Silent Auction

Silent auction items will be on display during the party. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Maryland Food Bank.

If you would like to donate an item to the LLAM Silent Auction, please complete this form. If you have a last-minute item to donate, feel free to bring the item with you to the party!

If you have any questions, contact Chi Song.

Recruiting, Retention and Resilience: A Collaborative Conversation on Law Library Diversity + Equity

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On Thursday, May 26, the VALL Chapter is hosing their Spring meeting, and are looking for chapters and other groups to join them in these conversations. This meeting will focus on efforts to support and sustain opportunities to work in law libraries and with legal-related employers.  This grows out of conversations about how the range and number of people applying for jobs, as well as the variety and diversity of current and future colleagues. VALL has put together an effort to explore this, through a hosted collaborative conversation. Four people, including LLAM’s own Kristina Alayan, will present their ideas, followed by smaller group discussions.

Title: Recruiting, Retention and Resilience: A Collaborative Conversation on Law Library Diversity + Equity

Date: Thursday, May 26
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 EST
Registration: https://bit.ly/Law-RRR

Registration is free and open to all members and non-members. The event will be held on Zoom.

Description: A discussion and collaborative exploration of topics in law library diversity, equity and inclusion, with a focus on library employee recruiting and retention. Each featured speaker will share discussion ideas, updates on their own work and ideas to frame and inspire conversations.  We’ll have group discussion rooms to explore topics collaboratively during the meeting.

Speakers:

  • Anne Klinefelter, Henry P. Brandis Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Law Library, UNC School of Law
  • Nichelle J. Perry, Law Library Director, NC Central University School of Law
  • Carla Wale, Associate Teaching Professor, Director, MLIS Law Librarianship Specialization, UW iSchool
  • Kristina Alayan, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Law, University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law

For questions about this even, please contact VALL President, Roger V. Skalbeck.

Excellence in Community Engagement Award

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AALL awarded LLAM, along with the Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association (GPLLA) and the Law Librarians’ Society of Washington, DC, Inc. (LLSDC), with the Excellence in Community Engagement Award for the Project 20/20: From Transition to Transformation programming and outreach series. This award honors outstanding achievements in public relations activities by AALL members, SIS’s, chapters, libraries, and other groups affiliated with AALL. A very big “thank you” to Liz Graham for spearheading LLAM’s participation with Project 20/20!

Congratulations to Steve Anderson!

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LLAM’s very own Steven P. Anderson is one of this year’s recipients of AALL’s Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding, extended, and sustained service to law librarianship and AALL. The award is presented to individuals who have completed or are nearing completion of an active professional career. Established in 1984, this award is the highest honor extended by the AALL. Congratulations to Steve Anderson on this well-deserved recognition and honor!

Project 20/20 – June Events and Closing Speaker

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Virtual Scattergories Game Night – Friday, June 18 at 6:00 PM ET

Don’t call it a comeback! We had so much fun playing Skribblio that we’re bringing it back this month. Looking for a chance to flex your best stick figure and other pandemic-developed art skills? Join us for an evening of the Pictionary-style drawing game Skribblio. Whether you consider yourself an MS Paint Van Gogh, or you’re more of a Frida Kahlo, all are welcome! Game access information will be shared during the Zoom call.

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Build Your Pipeline: Paraprofessionals and Professional Development 
with Adi Flory, Liz Graham, and Dawn Smith

Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 PM ET – Countless programs have been devoted to the rapidly evolving pressures facing libraries and efforts to navigate these challenges successfully (e.g., shrinking budgets, continuing appointment, change and crisis management). Less time has been committed to thinking about and discussing the role of paraprofessionals. If they receive professional development support: is it enough? Why aren’t more paraprofessionals earning library science degrees? Are there untapped opportunities to diversify the profession through more intentional recruitment of paraprofessionals? Join our knowledgeable panel of speakers as they discuss their experiences both working as and leading paraprofessionals in law libraries.

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Project 20/20 Welcomes Ashley C. Ford
In Conversation with Kristina J. Alayan

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Wednesday, June 30 at 2:00 PM ET – Please join us for a conversation with Ashley C. Ford as our closing speaker for the Project 20/20 Series: From Transition to Transformation. A respected voice on topics ranging from popular culture and race to imposter syndrome and healthy boundaries, Ashley C. Ford uses personal experiences to impart lessons about navigating upheaval through the transformative power of imagination, and living an unapologetically bold, joy-ful, and authentic life. She has interviewed movers and shakers from Serena Williams and Missy Elliot to Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams. Anyone who follows her on social media knows she is the quintessential Renaissance woman sharing insight on everything from writing and personal finance to art and social justice.

Ashley C. Ford is a writer, host, and educator who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband, poet and fiction writer Kelly Stacy, and their chocolate lab Astro Renegade Ford-Stacy. Her memoir, Somebody’s Daughter, was published by Flatiron Books on June 1, 2021. Ford’s work is prolific. She is the former host of The Chronicles of Now podcast and co-host of The HBO companion podcast Lovecraft Country Radio. She was also the host of the first season of Audible’s literary interview series, Authorized. She has been named among Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in Media (2017), Brooklyn Magazine’s Brooklyn 100 (2016), Time Out New York’s New Yorkers of The Year (2017), and Variety’s New Power of New York (2019). Last year, she joined TIME as TIME100 Talks, a “weekly series that convenes extraordinary leaders from every field to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world.”

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Congratulations to Liz Graham!

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LLAM’s very own Liz Graham is a 2021 recipient of AALL’s Emerging Leader Award! The Emerging Leader Award recognizes newer members who have already made significant contributions to the Association and/or to the profession and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and continuing service.

In addition to her contributions to the profession and AALL, Liz has been a fantatsic LLAM contributor, including coordination of the popular Project 20/20: From Transition to Transformation online programming series as well as the 2019 Legal Research Institute. Liz is LLAM’s incoming President for the 2021-2022 year. We are excited to see what the new year has in store for us and lucky to have Liz’s leadership.

Congratulations, Liz!

AALL Spectrum Profiles C.J. Pipins

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The May/June 2021 issue of AALL Spectrum features a leader profile of LLAM’s own C.J. Pipins, Associate Director for Public Services at the University of Baltimore Law Library. Through this profile, “Capitalizing on Good Luck,” C.J. describes his professional journey, from law student to reference librarian to associate director. He also shares his reflections on COVID-related challenges and career advice.

Check out the profile!

LLAM Election Results

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Congratulations to our newly-elected 2021-2022 Executive Board members!

Rachel Englander – Vice-President/President-Elect

Tanya Thomas – Treasurer

Jenna Wolf – Board Member

Project 20/20 – May Schedule

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Game Night: Skribblio Strikes Back – Friday, May 14 at 6:00 PM ET

Don’t call it a comeback! We had so much fun playing Skribblio that we’re bringing it back this month. Looking for a chance to flex your best stick figure and other pandemic-developed art skills? Join us for an evening of the Pictionary-style drawing game Skribblio. Whether you consider yourself an MS Paint Van Gogh, or you’re more of a Frida Kahlo, all are welcome! Game access information will be shared during the Zoom call.

REGISTER NOW

Drug Development and its Discontents: A Crash Course in Policy and Research – Part II with Lynn McClelland

Thursday May 20 at 3:00 PM ET – For anyone who is interested in learning more about navigating these issues from a legal research perspective, you won’t want to miss the second half of this program. The first session covered challenges facing drug development policy and the approval process. The second session will focus on the different ways the FDA incentivizes drug development. The material is drawn directly from a for-credit course taught at UCLA that provides an overview of drug development, the approval process (standard and fast track), along with other aspects of pharmaceutical innovation.

Lynn McClelland will be generously sharing her syllabus and will answer questions for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. She is a former pharma lab rat and currently is a Reference Librarian at UCLA where she has taught everything from Health Law & Policy Research to Nonprofit Law Drafting. She has collaborated with both legal and medical scholars and practitioners at the local, national, and international levels.

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Resume Workshop: The Sequel featuring Holly Riccio

Monday, May 24 at 3:30 PM ET – Are you up for promotion? Do you include a CV with your annual review? Contemplating a transition into a new position, new department, or new sector? Have you forgotten to dust off your resume since you applied for your current job? If you replied yes to one or more of these questions, come join us! This month’s resume workshop will build on the best practices established in last month’s workshop. We’ll include an interactive review of representative resumes to discuss and evaluate. Any attendees who would like to have their resumes reviewed are welcome to share with the group or schedule a separate 1:1 coaching session.

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Internship Stipend

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LLAM is offering one $500 stipend to a student or recent graduate working in an unpaid internship or volunteer position during Summer 2021.  The stipend recipient does not need to be a LLAM member.

All applications must be received no later than Friday, June 11, 2021.

Selection Criteria:

  • Current Library School Student or Recent Graduate (within 2 years)
  • LLAM membership NOT required
  • Currently interning/volunteering with a law library or similar organization
  • Lack of financial assistance and/or financial need (e.g., unpaid internship, volunteer, limited stipend, etc.)
  • Priority will be given to applicants who are interning for/volunteering with Maryland organizations

Registration Grants – 2021 AALL Annual Meeting and Conference

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LLAM is offering 2 registration grants for LLAM members to attend the 2021 AALL Virtual Meeting and Conference, July 19th – 23rd.

We are also offering 1 grant for a student registration. The student grant recipient does not need to be a member of LLAM.

The grants will each cover the cost of registration for the AALL Virtual Meeting.

For more information, review this application for the Grants. The application deadline is Friday, May 28, 2021.

Project 20/20 – April Schedule

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Resume Workshop – Tuesday, April 20 at 12:00 PM ET

Are you up for promotion? Do you include a CV with your annual review? Contemplating a transition into a new position, new department, or new sector? Have you forgotten to dust off your resume since you applied for your current job? If you replied yes to one or more of these questions, come join us! The resume workshop will begin with a brief presentation on best practices followed by an interactive review of representative resumes to discuss and evaluate. Any attendees who would like to have their resumes reviewed are welcome to share with the group or schedule a separate 1:1 coaching session.

REGISTER NOW

Drug Development and its Discontents: A Crash Course in Policy and Research with Lynn McClelland

Tuesday, March 16 at 12:00 PM ET – For anyone who is interested in learning more about navigating these issues from a legal research perspective, you won’t want to miss this program. The session will integrate highlights drawn directly from a for-credit course taught at UCLA that provides an overview of drug development, the approval process (standard and fast track), along with other aspects of pharmaceutical innovation.

Lynn McClelland will be generously sharing her syllabus and will answer questions for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. She is a former pharma lab rat and currently is a Reference Librarian at UCLA where she has taught everything from Health Law & Policy Research to Nonprofit Law Drafting. She has collaborated with both legal and medical scholars and practitioners at the local, national, and international levels.

REGISTER NOW

Skribblio Game Night – Friday, April 23 at 6:00 PM ET

Get ready for an evening of verbal shenanigans! You know that feeling when you’re trying to describe someone or something and you can’t find the right words? (“That SNL comedian who plays an overeager Target cashier?” or “That movie with the love fern?” or “She shared the stage with a dancing shark?”) For those of you on TikTok, it’s similar to the “tell me you’re a [blank] without telling me you’re a [blank]” trend. As you describe your assigned word, other players submit guesses. The faster the answer is guessed, the more points you (and the correct guesser) earn. The more the merrier, so feel free to share the registration link – family and friends are welcome.

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