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Six Positions: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Knowledge & Research Analyst
Location: Taft Stettinius & Hollister (several offices)
Posted: AALL
No salary provided

Taft Stettinius & Hollister is seeking a full-time Knowledge & Research Analyst with 3+ years of library experience to join our Knowledge and Research Services Department.  This is a hybrid role and will require three days per week on site. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conducts in-depth legal and business research and competitive intelligence in a fast-paced environment.
  • Synthesizes complex research into concise deliverables.
  • Contributes to department’s strategic planning, outreach efforts, and policy formulation.
  • Periodically attends department or practice group meetings.
  • Develops and conducts training and orientation sessions for attorneys and paralegals.
  • Assists in administrative tasks such as collection development, product review, and copy cataloging.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully managing deadlines and prioritizing projects.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an accredited graduate program required.
  • Three years of library reference experience.  Law firm or corporate experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience researching in specialized  legal and business resources (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, etc.) is strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management software.

Candidates interested in the Washington, D.C. office should apply here.

Position: Digital Solutions Analyst
Location: Holland & Knight (several offices)
Posted: AALL
Salary: $118,000-178,000

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position can be based in our global operations center in Tampa, FL, or at one of the Firm’s offices: Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Richmond, Stamford, Tallahassee, Tysons, Washington, D.C., or West Palm Beach.

General Description: We are seeking a Digital Solutions Analyst to join our team. The Digital Solutions Analyst will play a key role in supporting the firm’s Research Services team by leveraging data, technology, and innovative tools to optimize operations and enhance access to research resources. This role will focus on data analytics, system integrations, intranet content design, workflow and automation, and emerging AI solutions to ensure that attorneys and staff have streamlined, reliable access to research services and metrics in support of both client-facing and operations work. In this hybrid position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze dashboards and reports (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI) to track research service usage, resource performance, team metrics, and budget; support ad hoc data requests from leadership.
  • Identify, build, maintain, and support sustainable solutions for improvements to workflow, access, or process in support of strategic goals and initiatives that align with firmwide needs.
  • Utilize tools such as APIs, PowerQuery, Python, and/or C# for automating data mining and manipulation for workflow improvements to enhance efficiency of research services.
  • Assist with design and maintenance of Research Services intranet pages and knowledge bases; organize and update content to improve usability and visibility of research resources.
  • Explore, evaluate, and pilot AI-powered tools, including chatbot solutions for research resource queries, to expand self-service support options and in response to ad hoc requests.
  • Partner with IT, Knowledge Management, and other internal stakeholders to implement digital solutions, connect data, and support firmwide technology initiatives.
  • Provide technical assistance and problem-solving for research systems and applications as needed, including SSO/SAML.
  • Support the launch, maintenance, cataloging, and digitization of the firm’s historical archive, in partnership with firm colleagues, across all firm departments and teams.
  • Advise on research team improvements and efficiencies through technology, APIs, data analysis, template creation, knowledge creation, and other means.
  • Assist with management of knowledge base content and advise on improvements, notifying Research Manager of expiring content and ensuring timely updates.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of dynamic financial dashboards for the Research Services team, with support from firm Financial Business Intelligence professionals.
  • Assist with data-driven initiatives to assess and improve research time entry guidelines.
  • Build and maintain relationships within IT, finance, and peers as well as related legal vendors to advance projects.
  • Assess and report on resource or technology needs, as well as collection strengths and weaknesses, through conversations with firm lawyers and other key stakeholders.
  • Stay abreast of and advise on the information needs, workflow, and preferences of users and stakeholders to improve ease of access to information.
  • Assist with updates to Research Services training material, maintaining instructional content related to the team’s intranet, APIs and more.
  • Advise on and support research team knowledge management improvement, including DMS organization.
  • Function as steward of the firm’s information resources, complying with all information security, privacy, confidentiality, and licensing requirements while enforcing digital solutions team adherence to the same.
  • Special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and an emphasis on sustainability and long-term benefits in decision-making.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them to practical workflows.
  • Demonstrated stress management skills and effective prioritization of workload.
  • Expert troubleshooting skills with IT issues involving access to databases and online content.
  • Commitment to strong service values with demonstrated ability to exhibit sound professional judgment, discretion, strategic thinking, independent problem solving, and accountability.
  • Best-in-class communication skills, including active listening, clear writing, professional speaking, cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and civility.
  • Strong presentation skills, including persuasive and confident speech and writing.
  • Understanding of and proven commitment to relationship building, team building and collaboration.
  • Future-focused outlook with a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders towards surfacing and communicating problems, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Seeks continuous learning and improvement.
  • Team-minded and diplomatic, with a history of mentorship and knowledge sharing.
  • Independently motivated.

Required Qualifications & Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years’ library systems experience required; preferably in a law firm setting or equivalent.
  • Experience with Power BI (or similar BI/analytics platforms) for dashboard creation, data visualization and analysis, and data modeling.
  • Familiarity with coding languages, e.g., Python or C#.
  • Experience with authentication tools such as SSO and knowledge of research databases preferred.
  • Strong understanding of intranet content design, usability, and content management principles.
  • Interest in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies in legal or research environments.
  • Experience working with APIs.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications & Education: Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited school or equivalent degree is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Position: Research / Knowledge Management Law Librarian
Location: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $74,584-152,736

The CIA Research / Knowledge Management Law Librarian assists with the management of core legal information repositories, of internal and external sources, for the CIA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC). You will join a growing team of dedicated and experienced law librarians to conduct complex legal research, train users on legal research best practices, and work closely with attorneys and paralegals to develop and maintain core legal information repositories of internal and external resources. 

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform the following key responsibilities, as listed below:

  • Serve as a key resource for managing OGC knowledge and information.
  • Apply knowledge of legal information in the maintenance of a classification / metadata scheme.
  • Provide guidance and training on the use and availability of resources and legal research capabilities.
  • Perform complex research, including locating federal statutes, regulations, executive orders, cases, international treaties, conventions, agreements, and protocols.
  • Create procedural and informational pathfinders, bibliographies, and other documentation.
  • Clearly communicate research findings and guidance through written and oral presentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • At least 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a law librarian.
  • Legal research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis, and other common legal information platforms.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of traditional legal research methods.
  • Familiarity with metadata or cataloging methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Enthusiastic commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.

Apply at http://www.cia.gov/careers.

For this position, a Formal Cover Letter specifying your qualifications is required. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants.

Position: Special Collections Archivist
Location: Daughters of the American Revolution
Posted: ALA
Salary: $60,000-70,000

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is seeking a Special Collections Archivist to join our library staff at the DAR Headquarters building in Washington, DC. The Special Collections Archivist will apply their knowledge of current archival standards and best practices to arrange, preserve, and provide access to the DAR’s Special Collections. Our Special Collections include such items as manuscripts, file case items, family bibles, and personal genealogical research papers.

The Society’s national headquarters complex includes the DAR Library, one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers. The Library collection contains over 200,000 physical volumes, including genealogical compilations, record abstracts, and other materials such as family histories, cemetery record transcriptions, and Bible records that are available only at the DAR Library.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • This role is responsible for processing new collections and preserving existing collection materials. This will include performing physical processing of materials, naming and numbering new collections, creating a hierarchical catalog record, and developing online finding aides.
  • This position will develop guidelines, subject headings, policies, and procedures to ensure proper collection management.
  • Oversees the overall maintenance and condition of the Special Collections materials, identifies conservation and preservation issues, and works with internal staff and external vendors to ensure materials are properly protected.
  • Will collaborate with our Digital Projects Librarian to prioritize items for digitization.
  • Review donation requests to ensure that they fill a needed place within our collection and that they meet our guidelines.
  • Supervise the work of an Assistant Archivist for the Americana Collection and will have the opportunity to develop and implement a long-term strategy for managing this collection.
  • Provide assistance to researchers at our Reference Desk, which will include retrieving/refiling requested materials and providing basic genealogical research consultations as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • MLS/MLIS Degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution is required.
  • Specialization in archival management is preferred.
  • 3-5 years of relevant library or archival experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training.
  • Extensive professional knowledge of archival concepts and practices, including materials selection and collection development, information tools, and searching techniques required.
  • Knowledge of basic preservation techniques (primarily paper preservation) and prior experience with fragile materials.
  • Prior experience working in a Reference Services Library setting is required.
  • Relevant technical skills, including facility with metadata standards (e.g., MARC, EAD, Dublin Core) and repository platforms, are required.
  • Ability to supervise staff and provide professional mentoring.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people, including the public, members, executive officers, staff, vendors, and others.
  • A high level of attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to adapt to specialized programs and databases.
  • Background and/or experience in American genealogical research and sources preferable.

Position: Archivist
Location: Smithsonian Institution
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $84,601-109,975

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Institution, Office of Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Under Secretary for Museum and Culture, Archives of American Art (AAA).

Duties: The primary purpose of the position is to perform the duties by applying archival assessment, description, access, preservation principles, standards, methodology, techniques, best practices, and concepts at the professional expert level. In this position, you will:

  • Participate in Smithsonian pan-institutional efforts related to archival audiovisual collection management, preservation, and access, including emerging efforts to develop a collaborative, pan-institutional workflow for scaling up audiovisual preservation of mass digitization.
  • Manage and coordinate the in-house digitization and reformatting of audiovisual materials as needed.
  • Oversee outsourced preservation projects including managing contracts with vendors for the preservation of audiovisual materials, budgeting, and developing statements of work.
  • Manage and document audiovisual collections management policies, procedures, best practices, archival standards and workflows.
  • Process archival collections, or portions of collections, that contain large quantities of audio and/or moving image materials.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government, OR
  • Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Evaluation of Experience: Professional experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.

In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:

  • Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience applying current archival principles, concepts, standards, best practices, and methodologies to maintain a sustainable collections management plan for the assessment, preservation, electronic description, processing, continued acquisition, digital reformatting; and access of analog and tape-based audiovisual formats.
  • Or Education: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR a combination of related Ph.D. level education and specialized experience as described above.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Position: Chief, Collections Management Division
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $150,160-225,700

This position is located in the Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses may be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. MLS or equivalent or relevant Expertise is preferred, not required.

The position serves as the Chief of the Collections Management Division (CMD), Preservation Directorate (PRES), Discovery and Preservation Services (DPS) Directorate within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC).  The Chief, CMD works under the general direction and supervision of the Director for Preservation who also oversees the Conservation Division, the Preservation Services Division and the Preservation Research and Testing Division.  The Chief, CMD is the Library of Congress’s officer responsible for overseeing the physical storage of library materials, including stack maintenance, security, access inventory management, and long-term care of the more than twenty million volumes in the general collections and for other collections as assigned. 

The Chief is the Library’s expert responsible for coordinating the planning, development and implementation of a program to effectively track collections items from the time they enter the Library to the time they are removed from the collections, including processing, circulation both’ inside and outside the Library, custodial and storage location.  The position is highly engaged in various other Library collections management efforts, including implementing and maintaining the technology systems for tracking the location of items and collaborating with other Library units on large-scale storage projects. Serves as the Library’s expert responsible for space planning for collections Library-wide both on Capitol Hill and at the off-site collections storage facilities.

Duties:

  • Serves as the Library’s security officer for the general collections and an expert in developing and implementing security policies for the collections of the Library as a whole. Responsible for and authority of the custody of the general collections, considered internationally paramount in their research value, their scope and their importance. Develops policies governing collection storage, retention, loan, and access. These programs reflect the Library’s responsibilities as the National Library in supporting and adequately reflecting current research and other needs of Congressional, governmental, and scholarly clients of the Library of Congress.
  • Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-15 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision relative to the staff supervised. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Observes workers’ performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff and clearly communicates these through the formal employee performance management system. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment and develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
  • Formulates and administers policies affecting the mission of CMD, Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), and the Library of Congress in the areas of collections, access, security, inventory management and collections storage. Provides broad policy guidance to managers to ensure effective integration of operational resources involved in implementing CMD and LCSG programs and initiatives.  Implements policy direction for cross-cutting initiatives that may require coordination among LCSG divisions and various components of the Library. Directs the development, planning, and implementation of policies and guidelines affecting broad, emerging and/or critical Service Unit and agency programs and objectives.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including Members of Congress and their staff, other legislative and executive agencies, executives of major corporations, and distinguished members of the public.  Establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with management and officials at the Library of Congress, government agencies, and other institutions with related interests, in order to advance the programs and objectives of LCSG and the Library of Congress.

Qualifications: The competencies below are required for this position.  Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position. A candidate’s resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:

  • Ability to lead people and manage a workforce**: The successful candidate has led people to meet an organization’s vision, mission, and strategic goals, including ongoing improvements in customer services and performed the following:  1)  identified current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals, objectives, and capacity gaps; 2)  communicated performance expectations to staff; 3) conducted periodic performance evaluations; 4)  provided advice and counsel to staff; 5)  addressed performance and disciplinary issues; 6)  delegated or planned and assigned work; 7)  provided appropriate training and professional development opportunities to staff; and 8)  identified and implemented innovative methods to improve staff productivity.
  • Experience and expertise leading a collection management and access program**:  The successful candidate has professional knowledge of complex program management in support of collection management and access. Experience with the following: 1) operational support of collections inventory, access, security, facilities and collections space management; 2) budgetary and contract oversight; 3) program and project management skills; 4) collaboration with others to determine strategies to organize, digitize and make collections accessible; and 5) allocation of human, technical, and financial resources.
  • Implementing the principles, concepts, and methods of library science**:  The successful candidate has applied professional knowledge of library and information management principles, concepts. Experience with the following: 1) setting priorities and policies for general and special collections management; 2) developing strategies to improve the research experience and a culture of assessment; 3) determining strategies to organize, digitize and make collections accessible; 4) providing leadership for collection management, development, and acquisition; 5) working closely with library subject specialists in setting; and 6) developing collaborative approaches to public outreach to increase the use of library collections and services.
  • Expertise to analyze complex organizational and operational problems and implement solutions:  The successful candidate has provided appropriate strategies to solve program and/or organizational and operational issues and problems. Functions performed include: 1) developed new or enhanced procedures within a work unit, 2) independently made technical judgments, 3) developed practices and standards, and 4) justified new and revised programs and projects to upper management.
  • Ability to lead and inspire change: The successful candidate has led people effectively and inspired change in developing and implementing agency values, principles, and direction. This includes the ability to promote ideas with enthusiasm, conviction, and assertiveness; resolve contentious situations; solicit and consider others’ opinions; gain support and commitment from others; motivate and inspire others; and promote a culture of change and growth.
  • Ability to build and engage coalitions and networks in support of mission: The successful candidate has Identified, built, and maintained relationships and networks to gain support and commitment from scholars and other learners; the publishing and creative community; and colleagues in the library field.  This includes:  1) participating in and representing the institution at professional association meetings; 2) working collaboratively with other divisions, directorates, service units and organizations to further Library goals and objectives; and 3) working with the archival and research library community to identify trends and issues related to the collections and services of the Library.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing:  The successful candidate has effectively express ideas and recommendations other than in writing in various settings to peers, staff, managers, supervisors, and external audiences to both provide and seek information. This includes actively listening to or understanding communicated information and answering questions thoughtfully and completely.

Three Positions: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian
Location: Catholic University of America DuFour Law Library
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $68,000-75,000

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Collection Services, the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for configuring and maintaining quality access to electronic resources and services in the Law Library. This includes managing the proper activation and regular maintenance of electronic resources, and their associated bibliographic records, as well as coordinating and troubleshooting proper access and authentication for all electronic resources for Law Library staff and users. This electronic resources management component includes supporting the Library’s participation in the Washington Research Library Consortium’s (WRLC) shared cataloging environment. The Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian also supports the overall management of the Library’s integrated library system and online catalog by serving as a leader in researching, designing, implementing, and maintaining a variety of systems integrations, and other tools and platforms that incorporate metadata for both user discovery and internal management of Law Library resources.

To apply, please provide both a resume and cover letter to your application profile. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and tell us why you’re interested in this position.  The projected salary pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is $68,000 to $75,000. 

Responsibilities

  • Manages access to electronic resources in the Library’s integrated library system and A-Z List of key databases. Manages electronic resources cataloging including processing vendor-provided records. Harvests usage reports for electronic resources for statistical reporting and collection development.
  • Serves as a key resource for all library staff concerning use and maintenance of the Library’s integrated library system and online catalog. Acts as primary contact with system vendors and as liaison with WRLC on matters related to the ILS and discovery systems. 
  • Administers OpenAthens shared authentication system in cooperation with University Libraries. Troubleshoots access and authentication issues experienced by Law Library users for both Law School and campus-wide online resources.
  • Consults with the Assistant Directors of Collection, Access and Research Services regarding operation and customization of the Library’s integrated library system. Informs them of available system enhancements and known issues. Researches solutions in response to issues/requests. Upon request, provides or arranges ongoing staff training on system functions, options, and new capabilities.
  • In cooperation with the Assistant Director of Collection Services, supports cataloging operations by maintaining load profiles and oversees routine batch loading activities in accordance with policies necessitated by the WRLC shared cataloging environment and institutional needs.
  • Supports Law Library statistical reporting obligations by developing expertise in reporting functions of the Library’s integrated library system (Alma/Primo Analytics). Under the direction of the Assistant Directors, develops and maintains customized reports.
  • In collaboration with the Reference & User Services Librarian implements changes and updates to the Library’s online catalog. Assists the Reference & User Services Librarian to identify solutions and develop improvements to the library catalog. Explores future enhancement of the online catalog through loading metadata from external sources, such as the institutional repository and library guides.
  • Oversees maintenance and troubleshooting of all third-party integrations to the Library’s integrated library system including OpenAthens, OCLC’s Collection/Record Manager, and any future integrations with other systems.

Qualifications

  • A Master’s Degree and minimum of two years of professional experience in a law or academic library. Substantial experience using an integrated library system such as Ex Libris/ Alma is required. Experience with electronic resources management preferred. 
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing using standard business English
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Proficiency with office software (MS Office/Google Drive)
  • Familiarity with cataloging process, including batch loading
  • Familiarity with structure and elements of bibliographic records

Position: Archivist
Location: Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $84,601 – $109,975

This position is assigned to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Curator Division, Records Management and Archives Branch. The incumbent serves as an Archivist and performs duties involving archival description, projects, operations and services. 

The incumbent serves as an Archivist and accessions, arranges, describes, preserves, manages and provides reference services to the permanent record collection of the Architect of the Capitol. Additionally, the Archivist provides support for the agency records management program.

The preferred candidate will have experience working with architectural drawings, construction records and an understanding of the built environment.

This is a career ladder position requiring the incumbent to perform progressively more complex duties and responsibilities leading to the full performance level.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Archival Description
    • The incumbent contributes to the maintenance and update of archival finding aids and collection management systems.
    • Assigns records to record groups, series, and subseries. Contributes research to support determining the provenance of ambiguous records collections. Suggests where finding aids may be needed and contributes to efforts to identify and develop needed finding aids. 
    • With guidance, trains and develops archival description and collection management systems training content for the branch staff. Provides technical support for the collection managing systems. Contributes to the development of the archival description work plan, priorities, and metrics. Advises the supervisor of progress, trends and issues.
  • Archival Projects and Records Management 
    • The incumbent performs assigned archival projects and activities, such as but not limited to archival accessioning, appraisal, arrangement, holdings maintenance, preservation, and reformatting according to archival principles and best practices to increase accessibility and ensure the safe handling of archival records.
    • Assists in the planning, scoping, prioritizing, management, and tracking of archival projects. Contributes to the development of internal archival procedures, quality controls, and metrics.
    • Assists with archival space and physical collection planning, management, environmental monitoring and integrated pest management. Supports the Curator Division emergency response team during an event.
    • Supports the identification, planning, and coordination to achieve the transfer of eligible permanent records. Provides input for records appraisals for records management schedule.
    • Provides basic technical direction for junior archival staff and archivist aides (student interns). Provides outreach and helps generate outreach content to promote the archival collection, records management and branch services to agency staff.
  • Reference and Research Services 
    • The incumbent provides comprehensive references and research to support agency leadership and employees with official research needs related to the archival collection and agency history. Assists with identifying and capturing historical agency information from non-AOC repositories and sources that contribute to the documentation and understanding of historical agency subject matter. Maintains access safeguards.
    • Works with higher graded team members in establishing goals and creates priorities for archival and research projects. Assists in performing research on the administrative history of the agency in response to requests from the Architect and senior staff and in facilitating planning.
    • Research is inclusive and is performed in the records of the Architect of the Capitol and other repositories holding materials related to the Capitol complex. Prepares summaries of findings. Contributes to the collection of oral histories with agency leadership and staff.
    • The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. The incumbent must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. 

Qualifications: You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards

  1. Specialized Experience
    • Experience that has equipped the applicant 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, candidates must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.
    • Specialized experience is defined as having experience performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: (1) Contributing data entry and quality controls for electronic archival collection management systems; (2) Generating archival finding aids; (3) Conducting archival accessioning and holdings maintenance; (4) Researching records and applying access restrictions to respond to records and information requests.
    • Evaluation of Experience: Professional experience for this position must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.; –OR—
  2. Graduate Education Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Masters’ degree in archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.; –OR–
  3. Combination of Graduate Education and Professional Experience Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate-level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.

Education: Basic Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.; –OR–
  2. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above.

Position: Librarian (Senior Network Consultant)
Location: Library of Congress
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $120,579-156,755

The position serves as a Senior Network Consultant in the Network Services Section, Patron and Network Engagement Division, National Library Services for Blind/Print Disabled (NLS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LOC). The position description number for this position is 415313. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Candidates with a PhD, MLS, MLIS or equivalent degree are encouraged to apply.

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 risk level.

The position reports directly to the Head, Network Services Section and solves highly complex problems, makes significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative information policies, programs, approaches, or analysis methods.

The position provides expert consultative service concerning all aspects of Braille and Talking Book resources to libraries serving readers who are blind and print-disabled in an assigned portion of the NLS four regional conferences; represents NLS as a Senior Network Consultant in contact with a network of cooperating libraries, administering agencies, consumer groups, as well as general public and library professionals; recommends and identifies service trends and specific problems which have general impact on the network and NLS; writes reports, prepares articles for publication, evaluations and correspondence; advises on, reviews and analyzes comparative statistical data related to network libraries; represents NLS at conferences as Senior Network Consultant; and delivers speeches. Provides project management coordination for assigned NLS and network projects.

Duties:

  • Provides expert consultative service to an assigned portion of the service network concerning all elements of library service to readers who are blind and print-disabled. Serves as NLS Senior Network Consultant expert on regional library concerns and activities, related to guidance and access, in his or her portion of the nation.
  • Supports network libraries in collection building activities, assisting with decisions about automation enhancements, advising outreach activities and offering reader advisors training in basic reference tools such as the network library services website resources.
  • Independently provides effective leadership, management of resource allocation, deliverables and milestones, negotiation skills, realistic scheduling, critical thinking, comprehensive strategic planning, project monitoring,  risk management analysis, coaching, communication with stakeholders, and, if needed, contract management.
  • Coordinates field tests and pilot projects initiated by NLS in collaboration with network libraries. Identifies resources, details timeframes, develops goals and objectives; gathers data when appropriate and required in best practices, and produces reports for orientations, national conferences, yearly events, and trainings.
  • Works on library information resource matters, including working on agency level committees and working groups to develop recommendations regarding the evaluation of information resources.
  • Conducts user evaluations while serving as liaison for publications about network activities. Identifies and recommends the need for resources and compiles information for the network Operations s which are devoted to topics of concern to cooperating libraries, such as circulation matters, outreach activities, use of volunteers, cooperation with other community agencies, workflows, staffing patterns, developing services, providing specific examples for libraries with successful or innovative programs. Researches and drafts correspondence for appropriate administrative personnel on inquiries and complaints from Congressional Offices related to network library service.
  • Organizes and coordinates assignments that involve complex and unusual or obscure problems and/or special requirements. Uses initiative and resourcefulness to exercise flexibility for extending accepted methods, techniques, and practices. Recommends solutions and resolves important issues when precedents do not apply. Identifies areas for improvement in established methods. Develops and shares new information sources. Performs detailed analyses and evaluations of requests. Prepares reports, analyses, and other documents related to information and research efforts. Manages electronic documents including the storage, retrieval, and exchange of information.
  • Independently performs in-depth analyses in order to develop and interpret related policies and procedures for an organization by reviewing all consultant reports and telephone records on an ongoing basis to identify service trends and specific problems which may have general impact; recommends appropriate NLS action to resolve or ease problems; prepares position papers as necessary. Reviews network publications, forms, applications, and newsletters for accuracy and completeness regarding services offered and conformance to NLS requirements.

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. 

  • Ability to provide consultation and liaison services.**
  • Ability to plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.**
  • Ability to manage projects.
  • Ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to develop recommendations.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Three Positions: Maryland

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Position: Research Archivist / Archivist I
Location: Maryland State Archives, Study of the Legacy of Slavery Program
Posted: LinkedIn
Salary: $53,808-86,322

This position is a professional research archivist with the Study of the Legacy of Slavery Program at the Maryland State Archives engaging with primary and secondary sources to conduct and preserve biographical, historical, and legal research on individuals significant to Maryland’s past and present at the direction of the State Archivist and Director. Special topic areas include social and cultural studies of African American History, Maryland History, the Underground Railroad, Civil Rights, Racial Terror Lynching, Reparations and Slavery. This position will provide support to the Legacy of Slavery study by preparing research results for the publication on the Archives’ website, for in-person and virtual outreach presentations, for exhibit and in other media as needed. In addition to research duties, the position will assist in general reference duties in the Archives search room and remote services of order fulfillment via email and telephone correspondence. This position also assists in various student outreach and education programs, such as the Maryland State Archives internship program.

Position Duties:

  • Conducting biographical, historical, and legal research in original public and private records as well as published records and secondary references. 
  • Providing historical and governmental context for biographical research. 
  • Preparing results of research for publication on Archives’ website, public presentations, search room exhibits, and in other media as required. 
  • Giving frequent in person and online public presentations across the state where reliable transportation or the ability to drive a state fleet vehicle is required. 
  • Supporting outreach and initiatives of the Maryland State Archives to include state commissions and legislative initiatives. 
  • Providing in person and remote guidance and reference services to Archives’ patrons who submit inquiries via email, phone, letter, or visit the Archives search room in person.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum:
    • Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
    • Experience: Six years of experience in professional archival work with public records.
    • Notes:
      • 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional archival experience for the required experience.
      • 2. Candidates may substitute academic credit from an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year for the required experience.
      • 3.  Candidates may substitute two years of experience in the Archival Assistant series classification for required education and up to four years of the required experience.   
      • 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Archivist classifications or Archivist specialty codes in the Library and Archives field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  • Selective:
    • Successful completion of 1 full year of professional experience working directly in African American History or Studies
  • Preferred:
    • Successful completion of 9 credit hours (or 3 college or graduate level classes) in African American History or African American Studies
    • Experience conducting biographical, historical, and legal research in original public and private records as well as published records and secondary refernces
    • Experience preparing results of research for publication on archives’ website, public presentations, search room exhibits, and in other media as required
    • Experience at an academic or professional level in African and/or American history

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

Position: Assistant Dean for Resource Development and Access
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore, Health and Human Services Library (HSHSL)
Posted: Chronicle of Higher Education 
Salary: $100,000-110,000

POSITION SUMMARY: The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) seeks to hire an Assistant Dean for Resource Development and Access. This position requires excellent administrative and leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and an understanding of the trends and issues facing libraries. The position provides leadership for the division which is responsible for the knowledge infrastructure of the HSHSL’s resources, providing content discovery, access, creation, organization, and management. This position supports the strategic directions, initiatives, and Core Values of UMB and the HSHSL. The Assistant Dean sets the vision and direction for the division leading managers and staff to effectively carry out the work and services of the division. This position actively engages with colleagues within the HSHSL, throughout UMB, and the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) consortium. The person selected for this position is expected to be active in the library profession, collaborating regularly with colleagues at local, regional and national levels. The Assistant Dean is expected to build a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement. 

Reporting to the HSHSL Dean, the Assistant Dean for Resource Development and Access directly supervises three faculty librarians managing the departments within the division: Collection Management and Sharing, Repository and Metadata Management, and Historical Collections. The Assistant Dean is a member of the HSHSL’s executive leadership team and expected to be active through on-campus engagement with school and university leaders.  

UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence by embracing our core values. The HSHSL welcomes applications from all backgrounds including 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: 

  • Provides leadership, oversight, and management for the three departments within the division to ensure that service outcomes are met with integrity and quality. The division includes four (4) faculty librarians and four (4) staff members. 
  • Leads the strategic planning process for the division, ensuring it integrates into the UMB and the HSHSL strategic plans. 
  • Develops guidelines and best practices to support the activities and services of the division. 
  • Encourages evaluation and integration of new technologies and processes into each department to improve functions and services. 
  • Seeks grant funding opportunities in areas of responsibility. 
  • Collaborates in selecting and maintaining the content of, and seamless access to, the HSHSL’s collections in all formats, ensuring the collections are responsive to and effectively support the diverse needs of the UMB community. 
  • Ensures effective access to the content of the HSHSL’s collections through high-quality, comprehensive cataloging/metadata practices. 
  • Effectively uses metrics and data analysis to monitor work and services of the division and to make informed decisions about collections and services. 
  • Provides innovative and effective resource sharing services to the university’s faculty, staff, students, affiliates, and other clients. 
  • Ensures the preservation of and access to UMB history and scholarship through the UMB Digital Archive and print historical collections. 
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to faculty librarians and staff to ensure their success. 
  • Provides guidance for faculty librarians as they engage in the Library Faculty Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status (APPS) process. 
  • Oversees the gathering of divisional statistics and use of divisional information requested annually for the Association of Academic Health Sciences Library (AAHSL), the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and other benchmarking reports as well as the HSHSL Annual Report. 
  • Participates and contributes expertise to library and campus committees as well as University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) consortia committees and work groups as appropriate. 
  • Engages in professional development and research activities to enhance professional expertise. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Master’s degree in library or information sciences from an ALA-accredited program.  
  • Minimum eight years post-MLS professional library experience. 
  • Minimum five years of increasing supervisory and leadership responsibilities. 
  • Ability to create, articulate, and implement a vision for effective and innovative services and applications of new and emerging technologies. 
  • Ability to motivate and establish priorities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. 
  • Experience providing professional mentorship and leading teams. 
  • Evidence of strong supervisory and leadership skills with a service orientation. 
  • Knowledge of current health sciences library, technology, information, and information professional issues and trends. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Record of scholarship and active membership in professional organizations. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Enthusiasm for innovation and user-centered service. 
  • Experience implementing a new technology or service. 
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills. 
  • Experience applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve complex situations. 

REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE: The position reports to the HSHSL Dean. UMB and the HSHSL support flexible work environments and the development of a vibrant university campus community. Onsite engagement is required by leadership. The successful candidate will manage faculty librarians and staff through in-person and virtual means. This position allows for hybrid telework arrangements. 

STATUS: This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track library 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”  

SALARY: $100,000 – $110,000commensurate with experience. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation allowance.

APPLICATION PROCESS: UMB and the 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 position is anticipated to start by January 1, 2026. Application reviews will begin June 1, 2025.  Include the following three documents as part of the application package: 

  1. A curriculum vitae; 
  2. A cover letter that describes applicant’s interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a statement describing the candidate’s experience with and commitment to UMB’s core values; applicants should note how their work will further UMB and the HSHSL’s commitment to the core values; 
  3. Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email. 

ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION: The HSHSL is hosting virtual information sessions for interested applicants. Please consider joining one of these sessions to learn more about the position, meet the supervisor, Emily Hurst, and get answers to your questions about the position. 

Join one of HSHSL’s info sessions via Zoom. The attendee list for each Zoom session will be hidden, and those asking questions may do so anonymously. To attend a session, please complete the confidential form to receive a Zoom link. For questions about the virtual information sessions, please contact Tanya Robinson at trobinson@hshsl.umaryland.edu. 
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 1 – 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time 
Friday, May 16, 2025 – Noon – 1 p.m., Eastern Standard Time 

Position: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Systems and Resource Management Librarian
Location: Anne Arundel Community College
Posted: SLA
Salary: $69,666-$87,498

The Systems and Resource Management Librarian is responsible for managing and providing support for all aspects of library systems, software and technology, including the integrated library system (ILS), and for overseeing the library’s resource management office. Primary duties include configuration, maintenance, enhancement, training and troubleshooting of the library’s SirsiDynix Symphony ILS and its public web interface, managing and supporting all other library-specific systems and web-based services, and coordinating cataloging and systems work. This position also provides library instruction and reference services and serves on college committees.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college’s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Library catalog: Serve as system administrator for the SirsiDynix Symphony ILS, configuring it to accurately reflect and access the library’s physical and electronic collections. Plan and implement system enhancements and upgrades. Collaborate with other librarians, library staff, and vendor support to: maintain and update system parameters and policies; resolve complex problems with ILS data; troubleshoot problems with functionality; and enhance the system and its services. Serve as the library’s expert on ILS capabilities and assist with the gathering and interpretation of library statistics.
  • Other library systems: Plan for, implement, configure and maintain all other library-specific systems, including the 360Link OpenURL resolver, ezproxy remote access proxy service, and library subscription databases. Work as a team with other librarians and staff to facilitate consistent discovery and access to library resources across platforms and formats. Act as primary liaison with technology vendors and with the college’s Information and Instructional Technology division (IIT) for library-specific software and services.
  • Library resource management coordination: Supervise staff assigned to the resource management office, which incorporates Cataloging and Interlibrary Loan. Coordinate cataloging, ILL and systems work between the resource management office and other areas of the library and college.
  • Library teaching and faculty responsibilities: Teach library instruction sessions and provide reference services to library patrons. Support online learners within the college’s learning management system environment. Create instructional aids, help sheets, documentation, and other instructional materials. Train library staff and others in using library systems. Represent the library on college committees and with library, vendor and community organizations. Participate in collection development.
  • Other: Collaborate with others in the library and across the college to enhance library services, forming collaborative and supportive relationships in support of student success, student engagement, and equity initiatives. Participate in a program of professional development to maintain currency of job knowledge and enhance and increase job skills.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution
  • Minimum of two years of library experience, including professional experience with cataloging and/or managing an ILS
  • Minimum of one year of supervisory experience
  • Working knowledge of database management technology
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge in at least two of the following three areas:
    • Cataloging formats and standards: e.g. RDA, FRBR, authority control, MARC formats, OCLC, LCSH, LC Classification
    • Other data formats and standards: e.g. XML/XSL, HTML/CSS, accessibility standards such as WCAG
    • Data editing tools: e.g. text editing tools such as MarcEdit or Notepad++; complex pattern matching tools such as regular expressions and/or grep; data manipulation tools such as sed or Excel formulas
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a strong public service philosophy
  • Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member in a diverse and changing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to write well-organized, user-friendly, easy-to-follow documentation and instructional materials
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging library and information standards
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with library staff members and patrons with varying technology skills and experience
  • Demonstrated ability to be innovative and flexible
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the philosophy of a community college

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with SirsiDynix Symphony and Linux/Unix OS
  • Experience with an ILS’s Application Programming Interface (API)
  • Academic library experience

Two Positions: Maryland

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Position: Access Archivist (Faculty-Open Rank)
Location: University of Maryland, College Park
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $70,000-78,000

NATURE OF WORK: The collections and services of the UMD Libraries’ Special Collection and University Archives (SCUA) are at the heart of the research and teaching mission of the universities. Collection strengths include the history of labor and unions, state of Maryland and historical collections, modern Japanese history, mass media and culture, rare books and literature, and the history of the University. SCUA’s staff is committed to facilitating access to its collections, which document key aspects of the human experience at the university, local, state, national and international levels.

The Access Archivist is dedicated to improving access to archival materials in SCUA through creative strategization and facilitation of archival processing activities. The person in this position will play a key role in advancing ways for students, faculty, and researchers around the world to discover the rich and varied material in SCUA. Archival processing activities under the Access Archivist’s purview include developing processing plans; arranging and describing new collections; building upon earlier extensible processing work to further inventory and arrange collection materials; enhancing existing finding aids for minimally processed collections and  undertaking finding aid updates; and participating in the creation and development of policies, procedures, and workflows pertaining to collection processing. The person in this position will be responsible for overseeing processing activities on small collections to large and complex projects encompassing a variety of archival formats. 

The Access Archivist will receive support for and participate in professional development and is expected to maintain and disseminate knowledge of processing theories, and current and emerging best practices in the field through their work collaborating with colleagues and supervising staff and students. Reporting to the Associate Director of Special Collections and University Archives, the person in this position joins a collaborative and dynamic team responsible for accessioning, processing, and providing access to Special Collections materials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Processing Activities  – 60 percent
    • Participates in the identification of processing priorities, including new and legacy collections; assesses needs of prioritized collections and develops processing plans to an appropriate level of description based upon archivist and curator access goals.
    • Arranges and describes archival collections of varying sizes and formats, including paper-based and photographic materials, audiovisual media, and electronic records.
    • Prepares finding aids according to relevant standards and local practice.
    • Participates in projects to enhance minimally processed collections.
    • Undertakes finding aid updates as needed based upon new standards, curator/user needs, and/or reparative frameworks.
    • Manages space allocation for processed collections, including participating in planning and transfer of collection materials, as applicable, to offsite storage.
    • Develops outreach content for public engagement and discovery of archival collections processed.
    • Contributes to the creation and documentation of policies, procedures, and workflows pertaining to collections processing.
    • Directs and supervises the work of students and staff assigned to processing activities.
  • Collaboration and Communication  – 10 percent
    • Regularly communicates and collaborates with colleagues in SCUA, CSS, the Libraries, and the University to share information and accomplish primary assignments.
    • Collaborates with SCUA staff to develop or update workflows and to share information regarding processing outcomes.
    • Attends CSS and SCUA meetings and participates in departmental and divisional activities and programs.
  • Professional Development, Scholarship, and Service – 20 percent
    • Participates in opportunities to serve the Libraries, the University of Maryland and the archives/library profession.
    • Represents SCUA at library and campus meetings, professional conferences, and other events.
    • Engages in shared governance and service activities, as appropriate.
    • Creates a scholarly and creative agenda (including, but not limited to publications and presentations) that is attuned to work in the special collections field and demonstrates continued growth as a professional.
  • Reference – 5 percent: Serves weekly shift on the Maryland Room reference desk.
  • Other Duties:  – 5 percent
    • Engages in shared governance and service activities, as appropriate, in areas in which the individual is interested in volunteering.
    • Participates in library, consortial, or campus-related task forces, committees, and initiatives, as assigned.
    • Participates in training related to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and
    • accessibility, as provided by the University, the Libraries, and/or other
    • recognized higher education or community organizations.
    • Contributes to achieving the University’s and/or the Libraries’ diversity, equity,inclusion, and accessibility goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Works with contents of archival boxes that may weigh up to 40lbs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of students and volunteers.

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.
  •  Preferred: Specialization in archives and digital curation.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Required
    • Minimum of 2 years working in special collections or archives.
    • Experience arranging and describing archival material.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice, especially efficient processing strategies.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of archival and library content management systems.
    • Familiarity with archival standards and vocabularies such as DACS, EAD, and LCSH.
    • Experience working collaboratively and independently.
    • Ability to plan, manage, and complete concurrent projects.
  • Preferred
    • Experience using ArchivesSpace.
    • Knowledge of the application of archival theory and practice to the processing of born-digital materials.
    • Knowledge of preservation concerns in archives.
    • Experience supervising  staff, students, interns, and/or volunteers.

Position: Dean of the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Posted: ALA JobList, SLA
Salary: $225,000-250,000

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (“UMBC”) seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the inaugural Dean of the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery (“AOK Library & Gallery” or “the Library”). As an experienced Library leader, the Dean will provide overall leadership to the Library and further connect the Library with the broader campus. Reporting to the Provost and a member of the University’s senior leadership team, the Dean will play a pivotal role in leading the AOK Library & Gallery into a new era of excellence and innovation. 

Founded in 1966, UMBC is a distinguished national university with an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. UMBC has achieved a remarkable national and international reputation for innovation and student success, best known for STEM but also the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. UMBC is home to approximately 14,000 students, around 1,000 faculty, and 95,000 alumni. Fifty-six percent of students identify as minority students, making UMBC a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). Located just southwest of downtown Baltimore City and in proximity to Washington DC, UMBC is a nationally recognized model of inclusive excellence. UMBC consistently ranks among the most innovative universities with the highest quality undergraduate teaching. As one of eleven campuses within the University System of Maryland, UMBC was designated as a Research 1 (R1) university in 2022, making it one of only 146 institutions nationally, including 107 public and 39 private universities, with the R1 designation for doctoral universities. 

The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery serves as the heartbeat of campus, strategically positioned at the center of the UMBC grounds with student dormitories on one side and academic buildings on the other, symbolizing its integral role in connecting and energizing the university community. Recognizing the rapidly evolving landscape of information access and digital innovation, the Dean of AOK Library & Gallery will lead transformative initiatives to ensure the Library remains at the forefront of academic and technological advancement. This community-building leader will cultivate a cohesive and inclusive culture within the Library, empowering staff and fostering a shared sense of purpose and pride. The Dean will inspire engagement across campus and beyond by articulating a bold and compelling vision for AOK Library & Gallery’s future, championing the Library’s essential role in supporting discovery, collaboration, and creativity. As a passionate advocate for the Library, the Dean will build meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders, showcasing its impact as an indispensable cornerstone of UMBC’s academic and research excellence. With a commitment to innovation and adaptability, the Dean will ensure that AOK Library & Gallery thrives as a dynamic and forward-looking resource for the whole UMBC community. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted below. The target salary range for this role is $225,000 – $250,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Sean Farrell is leading this search with Arianna Williams through Isaacson, Miller.

Five Positions: Washington, D.C.

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Position: Deputy Assistant Director, Knowledge Services Group
Location: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $150,160-225,700

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a senior manager to serve as the Deputy Assistant Director for its Knowledge Services Group.

This position serves as head of the Knowledge Services Group (KSG), the division at CRS responsible for general and legal reference and research, knowledge management, acquisition and collections, and technical services. In this capacity, and reporting directly to the Assistant Director of the KSG, the Deputy Assistant Director assists in leading, planning, directing and evaluating KSG services to congressional users and CRS staff, and ensures that it is of the highest quality and consistently meets the Service’s standards of objectivity, nonpartisanship, timeliness, authoritativeness; and confidentiality.

The Deputy Assistant Director assists with leading the delivery of general reference and legal research support activities in CRS. This includes demonstrating personal intellectual leadership in monitoring congressional needs for information research across a broad spectrum of policy areas, and assures the availability of the intellectual capacity needed to meet the current and changing needs of the United States Congress at a sustained level of excellence. In addition, the incumbent helps oversee the management of institutional knowledge, instruction in the use of information tools, maintenance of authoritative research materials, and development of knowledge bases. 

The Deputy Assistant Director also serves as one of the advisors to the Director, counseling the Director on all aspects of the research management and operations of CRS and recommending specific policies and procedures for improving the Service’s overall quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Deputy Assistant Director serves as a member of the Director’s senior management team and serves as a CRS representative to Members, committees, and officers of the United States Congress.

Major duties of this position include:

  • Counsels the Assistant Director of the Knowledge Services Group on all aspects of the administration and operations of the division. Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical division programs or operations. Is responsible for the formulation and administration of policies affecting the KSG at the highest level, and implementing a strategic vision and successfully meeting the CRS mission. Monitors immediate and longer term needs of CRS for information resource support in its policy making activities.
  • Oversees implementation of the KSG research agenda, including approaches, frameworks, and methodologies for addressing policy and legislative issues within the division’s areas of responsibility. Continually assesses the overall performance of information research delivery and information resource management practices and systems in meeting needs of Congress and the priorities, goals and policies of CRS for meeting those needs.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals, including Members of Congress and their staff, Library of Congress and CRS management, executive departments and agencies, professional organizations and universities.
  • Performs the human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Communicates work standards and expectations to supervisors and staff and holds them accountable to those standards.

This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for over a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is accurate, authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The selected applicant will be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, United States Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

The salary range indicated reflects the basic pay adjustment of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Number of vacancies: one. This is a permanent, supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The tour of duty for this position is full-time. The position description number for this position is 013367.

Qualifications: The competencies below are required for this position. Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position. A candidate’s resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has:

  • Ability to lead and manage a program/area of responsibility.** The successful candidate has the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material, and information resources to accomplish an organization’s mission. This includes the ability to accomplish strategic and operational goals by ensuring the effective interaction and integration of processes; delegating and managing multiple tasks; and planning and organizing resources, people, and activities effectively and efficiently. This includes the ability to take ownership of the organization’s work and results and to determine the most effective methods necessary to get things done. 
  • Ability to apply knowledge of information research within public policy research frameworks.**  The successful candidate has ability to apply knowledge of the theories, concepts, processes, techniques, principles and/or practices of librarianship and information science to integrate information research with public policy analysis. This includes applying these approaches and frameworks, methodologies and techniques to the evaluation of complex issues. This also includes the willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge by staying current in information research methods, techniques, and technologies.
  • Ability to lead people and manage a workforce.** The successful candidate has the ability to oversee the overall performance of direct reports as well as the Division by assessing staffing requirements in relation to current and anticipated needs of Congress; developing staffing plans, justifications, and requests; and making policy area assignments for staff in order to assure the availability of the intellectual capacity needed to meet the current and changing needs of Congress at a sustained level of excellence. This includes the development and oversight of recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and training a diverse workforce as well as building and maintaining exceptional staff performance.
  • Ability to instill a collaborative work environment. The successful candidate has the ability to create, promote, and sustain collaborative approaches to the work of the organization. This includes creating organizational protocols that constitute an environment in which collaboration is expected. This also includes ensuring an atmosphere in which input is sought from colleagues with diverse expertise, skills, and abilities and using that input to inform and enhance the work of the organization. This includes the ability to marshal the expertise of other individuals and/or programs to accomplish goals and articulate problems and issues from an enterprise perspective.
  • Ability to lead and effect change. The successful candidate has the ability to lead and effect change in carrying out the organizational mission that integrates key goals, priorities, values, etc. This includes championing ideas that promote the mission with enthusiasm, conviction, and assertiveness; gaining support and commitment from others; and motivating and inspiring others.
  • Ability to define and solve problems and make decisions. The successful candidate has the ability to identify the problem or issue, and to gather, examine, and interpret information to generate effective solutions to problems and make sound decisions.  This includes the ability to seek, logically examine, analyze, interpret, and synthesize information from different sources; generate and evaluate reasonable alternative solutions and the implications, consequences, and benefits of choosing each alternative; recommend the most promising alternative or course of action; and commit to action, even in uncertain situations.  This includes the willingness to bring issues into the open and attempt to resolve them in a collaborative manner.
  • Ability to innovate. The successful candidate has the ability to approach institutional challenges with creativity and an appropriate level of risk taking to advance organizational goals and mission. This includes the ability and willingness to challenge oneself and the status quo, to generate new ideas, and to apply new and emerging technologies to improve work efficiencies, productivity, and client service.  This also includes exploring new ways to undertake work activities or accomplish organizational goals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. The successful candidate has the ability to speak clearly, politely, and under control to peers, staff, managers, supervisors, and external audiences to both provide and seek information.  This also includes actively listening to and understanding information; and listening to and answering questions thoughtfully and completely. This includes appropriately judging the amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience.
  • Knowledge of information research and knowledge management principles. The successful candidate has knowledge of information seeking behaviors and how to design information research approaches in order to support a research community. Understands information resource management, including the full life cycle of information from its creation or acquisition through its disposition in order to support an enterprise-wide knowledge asset management program.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.  The successful candidate has the ability to write a variety of clear, cogent, and well-organized products, including targeting the amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of the information to the needs of the receiver/audience.
  • Knowledge of congressional decision-making. The successful candidate has knowledge of congressional decision-making, including how legislation becomes law, the federal budget process, the appropriations process, and oversight, sufficient to ensure timely and legislatively relevant assistance to congressional committees, Members, and senior staff. Knowledge of institutional and political environment in which congressional decision making occurs, including the roles and relationships of the President and executive and independent agencies, the judiciary, state and local governments, and interest groups, and the ramifications of those decisions on existing policies and affected constituencies.

Continue with the application process only if you are able to document on your resume that you meet all the critical competency requirements at the levels described below.

  1. Ability to lead and manage a program/area of responsibility: I have led and managed a program(s) for a department or division and accomplished its’ strategic and operational goals.
  2. Ability to apply knowledge of information research within public policy research frameworks: I have knowledge of the theories, concepts, processes, techniques, principles, and/or practices of librarianship and information science to integrate information research with public policy analysis.
  3. Ability to lead people and manage a workforce: I have led and managed the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Education

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

Position: Reference Librarian
Location: Library of Congress: Reference Section, Serial & Government Publications Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher & Collections Services
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $68,923-90,898

This position is located in the Reference Section, Serial & Government Publications Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher & Collections Services. The Serial & Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the service, development and management of its custodial collections both online and through the Newspaper and Current Periodicals Reading Room.

The Serial and Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the development and management of its collections. Custodial collections include foreign and domestic newspapers, unbound periodicals, government publications (GPO Depository), intergovernmental publications and documents (United Nations), and other specialized serial collections, such as comic books. Clients include Congress, Foreign and US Government agencies, national and international academics and scholars, research and scientific institutions, the professional and business communities, and the general public.

Duties:

  • Provides reference and instruction to individual researchers and groups where needs can be determined from standard research interviews, in-person or virtually, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity. Identifies domestic and international analog and digital resources in a field of specialty to address user needs that are easily determined from interviews or written requests. Searches standard databases where the information is relatively stable, such as for bibliographic citations of a general nature. Seeks assistance for locating materials that are not readily accessible. Develops knowledge of resources in other institutions to provide informed referrals. Provides support of limited technical complexity in evolving forms of digital scholarship. Assists users with specialized collections under the direction of senior staff and seeks assistance for locating materials that are not readily accessible.
  • Provides in-person and telephone reference services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation. Utilizes technologies such as Ask-a-Librarian, email, chat, social media, and video conferencing to provide live and asynchronous research and reference services. Increases access to and convenience of online resources and services by assisting in preparing research guides, collection guides, and finding aids on specific topics of recognized research interest and demand using standard search strategies. Assists senior librarians in revising or updating research materials and guides.
  • Orients users and explains procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection. Coordinates the acquisition of items of limited technical complexity, or those easily acquired, through the online acquisition process. Examines recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify out-­of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with other recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of materials within and across divisions at the Library. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. The librarian serves as a direct liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our collections and resources and making them accessible to all.
  • Assists in reviewing a wide variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources for new items and sources for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject or geographic responsibility. Assists other staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assists in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials. Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications.
  • Assists with research facilitation, book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Collaborates with the Library’s programs for congressional outreach, visitor engagement, educational outreach, and exhibitions, and with other collections-based programs.  Assists in developing content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms.
  • Represents the division and attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development. 
  • Performs various other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 447805. This position is full-time, flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

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

  • Ability to provide reference and research services.**
  • Ability to develop and manage library collections.**
  • Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Position: Archives Specialist
Location: Library of Congress: Manuscript Division, Special Collections Directorate
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,923-90,898

This position is located in the Manuscript Division, Special Collections Directorate, Special Collections Directorate. The position description number for these positions is 461533. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Duties:

  • Analyzes and arranges bodies of records that are somewhat disorganized, demonstrating knowledge of archival theory and practice in planning and carrying out their organization and description. Possesses understanding of scholarly research and documentation practices.
  • Completes preliminary analysis of the documentation systems and practices of the originating agency, organization, or individual whose records or papers are being processed. Undertakes research in published sources to complete gaps in the available information relating to the subject matter of the records to be archived. Evaluates the significance of archival material in its historical context and applies evaluation in helping create a plan of arrangement and description. Exercises initiative on special assignments requiring knowledge of archival procedures and academic subject matter.
  • Assembles information to help resolve administrative and legal matters affecting the arrangement and availability of collections. Applies prescribed criteria for the retention or disposition of duplicate and extraneous matter. Identifies material for conservation treatment and coordinates the preparation of material for permanent housing.
  • Produces detailed descriptive guides for research use online.
  • Evaluates and upgrades older finding aids to bring them into conformity with current archival descriptive standards.
  • Helps direct the work of technicians and interns in processing collections. Instructs other staff in processing and monitors and reviews their work for productivity and accuracy. Consults with
  • collection curators and relevant specialists in formulating and implementing processing activities. Provides assessment to management of the scope and quality of work performed by processing technicians, interns, and other team members. Maintains technical expertise in emerging technologies and implements tools to facilitate the creation and publication of finding aids and other descriptive information online. Trains division staff in evolving technologies.
  • Works to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information. Coordinates as necessary with collection curators and staff in other divisions relating to the transmission, handling, description, and storage of division material housed off-site or transferred elsewhere.
  • Attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of training and professional development. Displays knowledge of collections in the Library. Presents information to groups and individuals with a similar understanding of the subject. Orients visitors and helps conduct tours.
  • Surveys internal collections to identify and inventory groups of materials for preservation and physical security. Follows prescribed specifications and procedures in preserving original material and reproducing originals for preservation. Monitors the quality and consistency of preservation methods and output. Monitors and coordinates procedures for routing materials for preservation treatment and for preparation of new materials to be added to the collections.
  • Provides information in response to reference service requests that require research among several record groups to locate the information. Assists scholars and researchers in finding significant records relating to the subject under consideration and advises them of relevant records in the division and Library. 
  • Substitutes on a temporary basis as necessary assisting readers in the division’s public reading room, including occasional Saturday service.

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 digital curation and descriptive tools, information technologies and integrated library systems to support archival functions.**
  • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of archival work, including analysis, organization, and description of archival material.**
  • Ability to perform preservation duties.**
  • Knowledge of reference and research services.**
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and provide liaison services.
  • Ability to Communicate Effectively Other Than in Writing.

Position: Public Policy and Economics Librarian – Research Services Department
Location: Georgetown University
Posted: ALA JobList
Salary: $47,586-87,558

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements: The Public Policy and Economics Librarian works as part of the collaborative and service-driven Research Services department, a team of subject liaisons that support the teaching, learning, and research activities of the University. The person in this position focuses particularly on supporting research in Public Policy and Economics, including curating and locating statistical and numerical data, and other subject areas as assigned. The incumbent delivers research services, reference help, and instruction in a wide range of formats. They also provide proactive outreach and liaison services to the Georgetown research community, and are responsible for developing and managing library collections in their assigned subject areas. In addition to working on the Hilltop Campus, the person in this position will work at least one day per week onsite at the Capitol Campus. Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Research Support
    • Serve as the expert for all services related to public policy and economics providing a wide range of consultation, general reference, and other information services to the Georgetown University research community.
    • Seek out and establish partnerships with faculty and student researchers, interpreting and analyzing the information and research needs of students, faculty, and other library users as well as developing and delivering research support based on user needs.
    • Identify, recommend, and connect users as appropriate to other resources and experts within the library, including staff in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections and Digital Scholarship and Technology Services, as well as other resources and partners across campus.  
  • Instruction
    • Teach library research sessions related to their areas of responsibility and create research guides and other instructional materials in a range of formats.
    • Collaborate with other units in the library and across the campus to provide teaching and learning support, including the creation of asynchronous learning tools and resources.
    • Stay abreast of, explores, and employs relevant new technologies to the delivery of research and instructional services, identifying, creating, managing, and maintaining online guides, course pages, and other web-based resources related to their areas of responsibility.
  • Academic Engagement and Collection Development
    • Work to understand, anticipate, and respond to the research, curricular, and instructional needs of these faculty, staff, and students, and to develop services and collections to support them.
    • Keep faculty, staff, and students in their areas of responsibility well informed of relevant library services and programs, helping integrate library services and collections into their research and curricular activities.
    • Actively seek out and establish partnerships with faculty and student researchers and relevant campus groups.
    • Serve as the principal liaison to the McCourt School of Public Policy, the Department of Economics, and other areas as assigned. 
    • Develop collections in line with the pedagogical and research needs of their assigned departments and the University, contributing to the development of cooperative collection development initiatives with other libraries and library consortia.
    • Recommend annual allocations, manage vendor approval plans, and assist in monitoring the library materials budget in their assigned disciplines.

Work Interactions: The Public Policy and Economics Librarian reports to the Head of Research Services as part of a collaborative team of subject liaisons. The person in this position works closely with other library colleagues, including staff in the Gifts unit, curators in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, specialists within the Access Services Department, librarians in the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department, and specialists throughout the Technical Services Department. The person in this position also works closely and proactively with faculty, staff, and student researchers across the Georgetown University community. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The incumbent is expected to read print of various sizes, move book trucks weighing up to 40 lbs., retrieve books, and operate computers and peripherals.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or combination of a graduate degree in a Public Policy, Economics, or related discipline and relevant experience
  • Minimum of two years of post-graduate, professional experience working with students, faculty, and staff in an outreach and instruction capacity in a research library
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work collaboratively with a range of individuals
  • Expertise in or familiarity with current and emerging digital technologies (such as AI, GIS tools, data visualization tools, etc.).  
  • Demonstrated experience in the application of information technologies in instruction or research
  • Strong service commitment to working with students, faculty, staff, and other communities
  • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
  • Experience with collection development in an academic or research library
  • Either a bachelor’s degree in public policy or a related social science field, or extensive experience with policy collections and research methods

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

  • Second graduate degree in a relevant field of study, or other equivalent expertise
  • Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of social science research methodologies and tools
  • Demonstrated experience in data management
  • Record of participation or interest in professional development activities (presentations, participation in professional organizations, etc.)    

Work Mode Designation: This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 – $87,558.13

Position: Social Science Librarian – Lauinger Library
Location: Georgetown University
Posted: ALA JobList
Salary: $47,586-87,558

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements: The Social Science Librarian works as part of the collaborative and service-driven Research Services department, a team of liaisons that support the teaching, learning, and research activities of the University. The person in this position delivers research consultations, reference help, and instruction through a wide range of formats and provides proactive outreach and liaison services to the Georgetown research community, with particular focus on Social Sciences, including Sociology, Education, Communication, and other subject areas as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for developing and managing library collections in their assigned subject areas. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Research Support
    • Serve as the expert for all services related to Sociology, Education, Communication, and other social science research.
    • Provide a wide range of consultation, general reference, and other information services to the Georgetown University research community, seeking out and establishing partnerships with faculty and student researchers.
    • Interpret and analyze the information and research needs of students, faculty, and other library users, developing and delivering research support based on these user needs.
    • Identify, recommend, and connect users as appropriate to other resources and experts within the library, including staff in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections and Digital Scholarship and Technology Services, as well as other resources and partners across campus.
  • Instruction
    • Teach library research sessions related to their areas of responsibility and create research guides and other instructional materials in a range of formats.
    • Collaborate with other units in the library and across the campus to provide teaching and learning support, including the creation of asynchronous learning tools and resources.
    • Stay abreast of, explore, and employ relevant new technologies to the delivery of research and instructional services.
    • Identify, create, manage, and maintain online guides, course pages, and other web-based resources related to their areas of responsibility.
  • Academic Engagement
    • Understand, anticipate, and respond to the research, curricular, and instructional needs of these faculty, staff, and students, developing services and collections to support them.
    • Keep faculty, staff, and students in their areas of responsibility well informed of relevant library services and programs, helping integrate library services and collections into their research and curricular activities.
    • Actively seek out and establish partnerships with faculty and student researchers and relevant campus groups.
  • Collection Development
    • Serve as liaison to the Sociology department, Communication, Culture, & Technology department, and other areas as assigned. 
    • Develop collections in line with the pedagogical and research needs of these departments and the University, seeking and managing faculty requests for collection purchases.
    • Contribute to the development of cooperative collection development initiatives with other libraries and library consortia, recommending annual allocations, managing vendor approval plans, and assisting in monitoring the library materials budget in their assigned disciplines.
    • Serve as the library’s representative in the Federal Deposit Library Program (with a Selective designation, collecting almost exclusively electronic resources).

Work Interactions: The Social Science Librarian reports to the Head of Research Services, and serves as part of a collaborative team of subject liaisons. The person in this position works closely with other library colleagues, including staff in the Gifts unit, curators in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, specialists within the Access Services Department, librarians in the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department, and specialists throughout the Technical Services Department. The person in this position also works closely and proactively with faculty, staff, and student researchers across the Georgetown University community, and may provide services onsite at the Capitol Campus.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or combination of a graduate degree in the Social Sciences and relevant experience
  • Minimum of two years of post-graduate, professional experience working with students, faculty, and staff in an outreach and instruction capacity in a research library
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work collaboratively with a range of individuals
  • Expertise in or familiarity with current and emerging digital technologies (such as AI, GIS tools, data visualization tools, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in the application of information technologies in instruction or research
  • Strong service commitment to working with students, faculty, staff, and other communities
  • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
  • Experience with collection development in an academic or research library
  • Either a bachelor’s degree in a social science field or extensive experience with social sciences collections and research methods

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

  • Second graduate degree in a relevant field of study, or other equivalent expertise
  • Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of social science research methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience with data management
  • Record of participation or interest in professional development activities (presentations, participation in professional organizations, etc.)

Work Mode Designation: This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 – $87,558.13

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Position: Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian
Location: Nixon Peabody LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary:  $87,543 to $125,215

The Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian is responsible for conducting targeted research and analysis on companies, industries, practice areas, geographic markets, and competitors, using a variety of online research tools to identify emerging issues and trends and prepare insightful and highly actionable intelligence. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn. If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

  • Develop and conduct company, industry, and other research to support firm wide strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with other team members with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
  • Gather, synthesize, and summarize relevant, insightful, well-targeted research about prospects, clients, and industries to attorneys, firm leaders, and marketing staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
  • Monitor industry trends and client news and disseminate alerts and curated newsletters to appropriate groups and individuals.  
  • Research marketplace trends, competitor activities, and hot topics for business development assessments and marketing events.
  • Provide in-depth client research to advance cross-selling and client feedback programs, working closely with marketing staff.
  • Conduct highly confidential research for firm leaders to support lateral hiring, firm growth opportunities, and other initiatives.
  • Proactively liaise and communicate with practice groups, industry teams, and other firm departments to develop subject knowledge, identify opportunities, and form collaborative relationships.
  • As part of the Library & Research Services team, collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other locations to provide seamless research service for attorneys across the firm, including evening and weekend coverage on an as needed basis.
  • Engage in innovation and Library outreach, including evaluation of new information resources and relevant technology.
  • May assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats including in person one-on-one sessions, departmental meetings, and web-enabled training.
  • Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures, and practices. Take part in special projects as requested by the Director of Library & Research Services.
  • Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4-7 years relevant experience in a corporate, financial, consulting, or legal setting conducting complex research.  
  • Master of Library Science or Juris Doctor degree required.  Combination of education in a research-intensive field with relevant work experience will be considered.   
  • Solid proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Independently manages multiple projects and negotiates deadlines if necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide superior client service.
  • Dynamic self-starter with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. 
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across departments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
  • Excellent technology skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
  • Successful candidate will bring energy, creativity, and initiative.

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Position: Research Librarian
Location: Nixon Peabody LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $78,168 – 111,836

The Research Librarian is responsible for a wide variety of tasks that support the delivery of firm-wide library research and information services including conducting timely and cost-effective research, document retrieval, recommending appropriate research services and/or resources in response to inquiries from firm personnel. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

  • Provide high-level legal and business research to attorneys and staff in varying practice areas using both print and online resources.  
  • Perform litigation research. This includes finding cases and secondary materials related to specific fact patterns in a variety of jurisdictions.
  • Perform due diligence research on plaintiffs, experts, defendants and corporate entities.
  • Develop knowledge of research in multiple practice areas and jurisdictions. 
  • Collaborate with senior researchers with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
  • Assist the Competitive Intelligence Research team with providing business development research for attorneys and the Marketing department including preparation of company snapshots.
  • Gather, synthesize and summarize relevant, well targeted research findings to attorneys and staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other geographies to provide seamless research service for attorneys in all firm locations.
  • Engage in innovation and library outreach. This includes the evaluation of new information resources and related technology and attending practice group meetings. 
  • Assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats. This includes in-person individual sessions, departmental meetings, web enabled training and orientation.  
  • Establish relationships with attorneys to improve, expand and market available information sources and services.
  • Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures and practices.
  • Take part in special projects as requested by the Director, Library & Research Services.
  • Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • 4-7 years of in-depth law firm library research experience.
  • Master’s Degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor Degree required. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. 
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research.
  • Proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and negotiate deadlines.
  • Provide quality client service to personnel at all levels.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across departments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This includes presentations.
  • Excellent technology skills.

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Position: Senior Research Analyst
Location: Mintz
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $80,000-120,000

Under the direction of the Manager, Research Services, the Senior Research Analyst provides expert, in-depth research services to attorneys, legal staff, administrators, and others across the firm. This role includes acting as a subject-matter specialist in designated areas and leading projects and initiatives. The Senior Research Analyst also mentors junior staff and is positioned for promotion to Lead Research Analyst.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and Reference Services
    • Conduct high-level research and analysis in legal, business, and other areas using print and electronic resources, as well as external libraries and personal networks.
    • Deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective research responses.
    • Manage research requests according to department schedules and priorities.
    • Lead or coordinate large or group research projects as needed.
    • Present research findings using standardized department branding and templates.
    • Mentor and oversee junior research staff, ensuring quality and skill development.
    • Act as a subject-matter expert in designated areas (practice, industry, or research type).
  • Training and Knowledge Sharing
    • Develop and deliver orientation and training sessions, research guides, and other reference materials.
    • Provide on-demand training in the use of research resources.
    • Proactively identify and address attorney training and research needs.
    • Contribute to the intranet and other internal knowledge-sharing platforms.
  • Continuing Education and Collaboration
    • Stay current on developments in research resources, technologies, and methodologies.
    • Share knowledge of emerging tools and best practices with the team and attorneys

Qualifications

  • Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent degree.
  • 6+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in a law firm or corporate information center (law firm experience preferred).
  • Expertise in legal and business research using print and electronic resources.
  • Familiarity with research technologies and knowledge-sharing platforms.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, including business writing and reporting.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to master new software quickly.
  • Collaborative mindset with a strong customer service orientation.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
  • Proactive, with the ability to identify and solve problems creatively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the firm.
  • Commitment to integrity, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality.

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Position: Director of Research and Knowledge Management
Location: Quarles Legal Recruiting
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $150,000-240,000

Office Locations: Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, or Washington D.C. office

We are seeking a Director of Research and Knowledge Management to join our  Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, or Washington D.C. office. Responsible for providing Knowledge Management (KM) consulting, services, and resources to the firm’s Practice Groups and Administrative departments.  Manage and coordinate firm-wide development of all library resources and electronic information.  The Director of Research and KM ensures that all research activities meet high standards of quality and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Responsible for providing Research and Knowledge Management (KM) consulting and services to meet the needs of the firm’s practice groups and administrative departments.
  • Develop strong, proactive relationships with all Practice Group leaders and Practice Group Administrators (PGAs) to collaborate on information strategies that increase productivity and enhance revenue opportunities.
  • Ensure the team is conducting regular meetings with PGAs to ascertain the information and KM needs of each Practice Group from a firmwide perspective.
  • Work with the team to analyze Practice Group and Administrative department requests for information, research and KM resources to assist IT and firm management in making decisions and investments.
  • Assist with the deployment, training, and support of Practice Group and Administrative research and KM applications and services.
  •  Direct the development, enhancement and maintenance the Virtual Library on the firm’s Intranet.
  • Direct the development, enhancement and maintenance of current awareness and selective dissemination services on the Virtual Library and associated Intranet pages.
  • Provide leadership in the evaluation, selection, testing and promotion of information resources in print and electronic formats to facilitate excellence in the provision of legal services on a firm wide level.
  • Develop and facilitate training for legal and non-legal staff in conducting efficient and effective research in print and electronic formats.
  • Negotiate and manage site licenses for electronic information resources on a firm wide level.
  • Coordinate with other managers, supervisors and specialists all cross-departmental activities.
  • Supervise assigned staff by providing direction, coordinating workflow and monitoring performance. Conduct formal performance evaluations of subordinates and explain, interpret and administer firm policies and work rules. Interview, hire and supervise training of new departmental staff.
  • Motivate staff to support the firm’s and the department’s vision, increase their individual capacities and skills, increase the knowledge of other departmental staff and to provide positive feedback to all team members.
  • Educate department employees regarding their effect on other staff and other departments.
  • Serve as an ambassador, steward, and advocate for the Research and KM Teams.
  • Collaborate with other IT Managers in the design and implementation of appropriate long- and short-term Information & Technology goals and objectives.
  • Develop, analyze, and maintain budgets for areas of assigned responsibility and control expenditures relating to approved budget.
  • Instill, strengthen, and promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging within the team, driving behaviors that staff will emulate.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

  • Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies or similar graduate degree required
  • Extensive experience in research leadership roles
  • Experience with advanced research methodologies and data analysis tools
  • Strong technical skills with legal research platforms
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication skills required
  • Strong customer service attitude
  • Work well under pressure, good problem solver, fast thinker
  • Team player, leader, ability to train others
  • Ability to coordinate many issues/projects at once

Position: Librarian
Location: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,923-90,898

The Wilson Center is one of the three special institutions created by congressional statute to perform a national mission in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. It is governed by its own presidentially appointed Board of Trustees and supported by public and private funds. The Center conducts and sponsors original scholarship and convenes balanced and inclusive dialogue through its programs, which cover all regions of the world and several major global issues.

Duties: Position is an advanced trainee with a career-ladder to the full performance GS-11 grade level. Duties described are of the full performance level of the GS-11 Librarian. The person selected for this position will receive intense training, both classroom and on the job in preparation for expanded role. Selectee will gain increasing independence and authority as they transition to the full performance level. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Participates in planning, selecting or designing new database or other programs to house citations and helps to design output to meet Center needs.
  • Manages and requests materials directly from the Library of Congress, inputs and maintains records for tracking, and ensures timely return of material.
  • Serves as a liaison with Library of Congress reading room librarians and Loan Division to negotiate and implement specific loan policies and procedures, resolve problems, and encourage use of LC resources by WC researchers. Serves as back-up for other ILL loans managed through OCLC World Share.
  • Manages, adapts, and implements the Ex Libris 360 Core A-Z journal and e-book software program and other linking technologies.
  • Participates in research and planning for future technology acquisitions; works with library management and vendor on future implementation of linking and/or content discovery services.
  • Checks out materials using ILS circulation system; manages microfilm scanner software to provide best tools for users doing digital research on microfilm.
  • Conducts comprehensive library orientations for interns covering Wilson Center and Library of Congress resources, and demonstrates use of relevant online materials, providing instruction in use of specialized information resources.
  • Responds to reference inquiries by locating bibliographic, factual, and statistical materials using relevant academic journals, books, articles from the press, and reports from a wide array of social science research resources, particularly in public policy, area studies, international relations, and modern history.
  • Works closely with program staff and website manager to track Wilson Center publications, both online and in print.
  • Organizes publication listings and creates bibliographies.

Qualifications:

  • BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Must have completed 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
  • Must have a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. The education, training, and experience established 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.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • GS-9: to qualify you must have at least one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following types of duties:
      • Developing and presenting library-led educational training and orientations;
      • Providing advanced reference and research services in the fields of social sciences, particularly public policy, area studies, international affairs, and modern history;
      • Managing a serials A-Z program to provide access to e-journals and e-books;
      • Evaluating software and implementing new library technologies, including updating current library tools;
      • Working knowledge of the collections reading rooms and loan policies of the Library of Congress or similar research libraries;
      • Managing, requesting, and tracking interlibrary loans with the Library of Congress or university libraries; and
      • Working knowledge of the holdings, arrangements and services of academic and special libraries.
    • OR Must have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.
    • OR Must have successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position.

Position: Librarian
Location: Navy Department Library of Naval History and Heritage Command
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,293-109,975

You will serve as a Librarian in the Navy Department Library (NDL) of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties:

  • You will perform copy and original cataloging of library materials according to established standards listed below:
  • Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) or Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Library of Congress classification/subjects or other metadata standards.
  • You will perform authority control to be consistent for names, subject headings, and series.
  • You will organize and preserve library materials.
  • You will update and correct library’s online catalog
  • You will update, monitor, and coordinate updates or corrections on the Library’s web page.
  • At the GS-09 level you will perform work under close supervision as work assignments are given.

Qualifications:

GS-11: In addition to the Basic Education Requirement your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in various fields. Examples of specialized experience must demonstrate most or all the following:

  1. Performing library cataloging utilizing established standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules or Resource Description and Access or Library of Congress classification schedules or other metadata standards.
  2. Assisting with collection development by evaluating and recommending print and non-print additions and deletions to the library’s collection.
  3. Performing oral and written communication methods to efficiently and effectively communicate with communities serviced by the library.
  4. Utilizing relevant databases to produce bibliographies, information packages, or literature guides.
  5. Analyzing, organizing, and providing access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronical materials to various customers such as government agencies, writers or historians.
  6. Demonstrating knowledge of various computer programs examples could include the internet, databases and other electronic resources.

GS-09: In addition to the Basic Education Requirement your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in various fields. Examples of specialized experience should demonstrate some or all the following:

  1. Assisting with library cataloging following established standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules or Resource Description and Access or Library of Congress classification schedules or other standards.
  2. Performing oral and written communication methods to efficiently and effectively communicate with communities serviced by the library
  3. Utilizing computer programs such as Internet and library databases to assist with producing requested materials.
  4. Following established procedures to provide access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronical materials to various customers.
  5. Demonstrating knowledge of various computer programs examples could include the internet, databases and other electronic resources
  6. Following established policy, procedures, and protocols to carry out various work assignments.

Education: Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:

  1. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree; OR
  2. 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.
  3. You may also qualify on education in lieu of experience:
    • GS-11: 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science OR doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position
    • GS-09: 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position

Position: Supervisory Librarian (Head, Reference Section)
Location: Library of Congress, Serial and Government Publications Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $142,488-185,234

Summary:

  • This position is located in the Serial and Government Publications Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.
  • The position description number for this position is 461299.
  • The salary range reflects the locality pay for the Wash, D.C., Metro area.
  • The incumbent will work a flextime work schedule.
  • This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Duties:

  • The Serial & Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the service, development and management of its custodial collections both online and through the Newspaper and Current Periodicals Reading Room.
  • The Serial and Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the development and management of its custodial collections. Custodial collections include foreign and domestic newspapers, unbound periodicals, government publications (GPO Depository), intergovernmental publications and documents (United Nations), and other specialized serial collections. Clients include Congress, Foreign and US Government agencies, national and international academics and scholars, research and scientific institutions, the professional and business communities, and the general public.
  • Supervises professional staff of reference librarians performing work at the GS-08 through 13 levels, and other technical staff providing support services. Provides administrative and technical supervision and direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the staff assigned to the NCPRR, including serving as senior duty and operations officer responsible for coordinating and resolving operational and service issues.  Establishes policies, directs reading room work, supervises, and manages tasks, and ensure the high quality of service provided. Serves as arbiter of policies and regulations concerning the reading room. Coordinates the collection and reporting of reading room statistics. Coordinates daily activity and operations between the reading room staff and other Divisions and staff. 
  • Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects. Serves as a supervisory project leader, team leader, or chairperson for library-wide working groups, task forces, and/or committees which have been assigned responsibility for projects and programs related to public service, reference, collection access, physical and electronic security of collections, and the integration of traditional and emerging digital reference library services. Organizes and develops projects utilizing critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Prepares consolidated operational and public service reports utilizing statistical and narrative data to support the information services provided by and through the Division, to the Library, the public and the other librarians world-wide. 
  • The Head of the Reference Section coordinates and facilitates the integration of digital and traditional library services, policies, and procedures as they are being developed both within and outside the Library to enhance and encourage researcher engagement.  Serves as an expert in managing general reference and research methodology to effectively and efficiently provide information services to a diverse and demanding clientele, through all modes of communication. Serves as a senior specialist in the area of government publications, periodicals and newspapers, and officially represents the collections to other offices and staff in the Library, as well as to persons, groups, or organizations outside the Library, by means of presentations, publications, and correspondence. 
  • As Head of the Reference Section and the NCPRR, serves as an authority in collection development and acquisition activities for the Division and as such develops programs to fill in gaps and augment collections to improve services.  Plans collection management and development procedures that build and maintain comprehensive collections for the Division’s collections working closely with other Division section heads. Coordinates the work of the reference staff in their role as recommending officers. Works with the Chief and other staff on the resolution of questions associated with recommendations made by the recommending officers. 
  • Serves as a principal liaison for the Division at professional conferences, seminars, and exhibits. Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with scholars, librarians, and other specialists to share resources and information. Represents the NCPRR when it is opened for special events for Congressional and National Programs. Serves as Division contact for Library-wide exhibits and ensures knowledgeable reference personnel are available to staff them. 

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. 

  • Ability to lead and supervise a diverse workforce.**
  • Ability to a manage a library reference program.**
  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of library collections development.**
  • Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
  • Ability to coordinate projects and set priorities.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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

  • A.  Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree; OR
  • B.  A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided 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.

Position: Librarian (Reference Librarian- Hebraic)
Location: Library of Congress, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $101,401-131,826

Summary:

  • This position is located in the General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.
  • The position description number for this position is 447802.
  • The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
  • The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
  • This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
  • This position requires a public trust background check.

Duties:

  • Serves as a subject-matter specialist as assigned and called on to evaluate and select materials for the library’s collection in those assigned subject areas. Reviews all relevant sources of items for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject and/or geographic responsibility.
  • Supports collections development, print and digital, aligning them with the needs of current researchers, and with collection policies intended to sustain the growth of a universal collection. Helps balance new acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. Acquires material of underrepresented perspectives and voices in the Library’s collections to ensure diverse authorship, points of view, cultural identities, and other historical or cultural factors.
  • Determines the quality and usefulness of materials acquired from worldwide sources. Interprets the contents and advises on the organization and presentation of both current and retrospective collections in a multiplicity of formats. Plans and executes a strategy for storage, preservation and service.
  • Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications. Develops comprehensive plans with conservation specialists, to provide appropriate treatment for deteriorating items and those requiring special attention. 
  • Develops and monitors procedures for orienting users and explaining procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection.  Coordinates the acquisition of complex items not easily acquired, through the online acquisition process. Identifies processing and custodial requirements and to out-of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with other recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of materials within and across divisions. 
  • Enables access, discovery, dissemination, and use of collections and resources, current and historical, analog and digital, for all users.  Provides in-person and telephone reference, research, advisory, evaluative and instructional services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation to individuals and groups. Utilizes technologies such as Ask-a-Librarian, email, chat, social media, and video conferencing to provide research and reference services.
  • Responds to a full range of inquiries, including those in new or highly specialized fields of knowledge and those involving historical materials that are difficult to identify or locate.
  • Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility. Increases access to and convenience of online resources and services by preparing research guides, collection guides, and finding aids on specific topics of recognized research interest and demand using search strategies. Develops revision and updates for research materials.
  • The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with current and potential researchers and users by developing, promoting, facilitating, presenting and evaluating programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Engages with different audiences to achieve a variety of outcomes.
  • Facilitates book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Develops content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms.
  • Collaborates with the Library’s programs for congressional outreach, visitor engagement, educational outreach, and exhibitions, and with other collections-based programs. Represents and attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development.
  • Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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 Israel, Judaism, and Jewish culture, history, and civilization.**
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in Hebrew and English, and a highly desired knowledge of Yiddish.**
  • Ability to provide reference and research services.**
  • Ability to develop and manage library collections.**
  • Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
  • Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

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

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

    Position: Archivist
    Location: Department of the Navy, Naval History and Heritage Command
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $57,164-90,898

    You will serve as a Archivist of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

    Duties:

    • At the GS-07 level you will perform developmental duties, as assigned.
    • At the Full Performance Level (GS-09) you will perform the duties listed below:
    • You will establish internal or external relationships of record groups or series, trace the history of the originating agency or the evolution of particular functions, and establish the authenticity or completeness of information.
    • You will conduct research and provide information in response to reference service requests.
    • You will analyze and arrange bodies of records by studying the origin and subject-matter content of the records and by conducting research.
    • You will collect current operational records which are generated over the course of Navy Command’s or agency’s day-to-day operations.
    • You will input information into tracking systems for bodies of records which are regularly submitted by Navy Commands.
    • You will translate hard copy records relating to the Navy’s operational history into digital format and make records available online.

    Qualifications: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate the following:

    GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing professional archival work in appraising, accessioning, arranging, describing, preserving, publishing or providing reference service from public records and historic documents. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Registering and accessioning items of an archival collection through inventory, analysis, arrangement, and description of unorganized bodies of materials; 2) Recommending proper methods for storage, registry, preservation, and access of archival materials following established industry procedures; 3) Maintaining collection record keeping by utilizing an automated archival database; 4) Digitizing archival materials by preparing, scanning, and photographing records; and 5) Providing research and archival reference services utilizing historical research methodology.

    GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing professional archival work in appraising, accessioning, arranging, describing, preserving, publishing or providing reference service from public records and/or historic documents. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Searching for and extracting pre-designated materials from a specified series or files unit; 2) Restoring the arrangement of records in a series or files unit; 3) Composing content descriptions of archive record containers; 4) Gathering background data regarding organization and function to assist in the development of inventories, finding aids, and/or administrative histories; and 5) Drafting correspondence in response to requests for readily-accessible archival information.

    Education: Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

    • Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
    • Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

    In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement, the following can be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position:

    • GS-09:
    • GS-07:
      • You must have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education;
      • OR Successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement;
      • OR Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience (the percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent).

    Position: Archivist (Photo)
    Location: Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA)
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $69,923-90,898

    The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA). The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives gathers, organizes, and disseminates the records and history of the Institution to support its research, curatorial, exhibition, publication, public service, and education programs.

    Duties: The Archivist (Photo) is responsible for providing reference, processing, description, preservation, and collection management services to the SLA ‘s vast photographic collections. In this position, you will:

    • Monitor environment in cold storage facility, including environmental controls and safety issues.
    • Apply professional archival methods and techniques to records, mainly photographic, including appraisal, description and digitization, basic preservation interventions and routine reference services.
    • Provide research and reference services for photographic collections.

    Qualifications: Basic Qualification Requirements:

    • A. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
    • B. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

    In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below:

    • GS-09 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing processing, description, preservation, digitization, reference, and collections management services to large photographic collections (one million images or more). OR
    • Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree
    • Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.

    Four Positions: Washington, D.C.

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    Position: Research Librarian
    Location: Children’s National Hospital
    Posted: SLA
    Salary:     $52,728-87,859

    Description: The Research Librarian will be responsible to identify information needs, deliver information services, collect and organize library materials and educate patrons in the use of library services. 

    Qualifications

    • Minimum Education: Master’s Degree (Required)
    • Minimum Work Experience: 2 years Related experience.
    • Required Skills/Knowledge
      • Basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
      • Customer Service skills.
      • Experience in searching knowledge-based systems, especially MEDLINE, essential.
      • Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals desirable.

    Functional Accountabilities

    • Information Services
      • Perform thorough search for information using appropriate sources, such as databases, Internet, printed materials, other libraries and organizations.
      • Gather and analyze information and report findings.
      • Maintain current information on knowledge-based systems, search systems and languages.
      • Apply technological advances in information sciences and medical informatics to library services.
    • Library Services Training
      • Train users in techniques of computer database searching.
      • Provide bibliographic instruction and information management education.
      • Conduct library orientation sessions.
    • Administrative
      • Design exhibits, develop fliers, write for and edit library newsletter to publicize library services.
    • Materials Collection
      • Help select materials for collection to maintain communication with users concerning their information needs; consult approved selection tools and evaluate the collection.
      • Coordinate ordering, receipt and cataloging of new materials.
      • Assist with document delivery, serials control, and circulation as needed.
    • Professional Development
      • Attend local, regional and national professional association meetings.
      • Take continuing education courses to develop and maintain competencies.
      • Share expertise with other librarians.

    Organizational Accountabilities

    • Organizational Commitment/Identification
      • Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
      • Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
      • Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
      • Maintain confidentiality at all times
    • Customer Service
      • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
    • Teamwork/Communication
      • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
      • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
      • Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
    • Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
      • Contribute to a positive work environment
      • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
      • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
      • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
    • Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
      • Use resources efficiently
      • Search for less costly ways of doing things
    • Safety
      • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
      • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
      • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
      • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
      • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
      • Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

    Position: Research Librarian
    Location: Crowell & Moring LLP
    Posted: AALL, SLA
    Salary:     $76,200-115,710

    Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Job Summary: The Research Librarian provides research support and outreach for all offices and works as a member of the firmwide Research Services team. The position also participates in training, collection development, and special projects that enhance the services offered by the department.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Conducts business, legal, legislative, regulatory research for attorneys, marketing staff and paralegals, providing initial analysis of research results and summaries of key findings.
    • Provides background research and competitive intelligence on current or potential clients and markets in support of business and client development efforts. 
    • Guides attorneys and staff on the effective use of research databases and print collection
    • Provides current awareness and alerting services for attorneys and staff.
    • Assists in resolving access and technical issues with online resources.
    • Remains current on technological applications and best practices relevant to providing high quality research services.
    • Recommends additions of print and electronic sources to the Research Services collection, maintaining a focus on trends in client requests and interests.
    • Performs other special projects or duties as needed.
    • Requires occasional overtime and travel.
    • Covers business hours for West Coast offices on an as-needed basis.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of major legal and non-legal  databases, including but not limited to Westlaw & Lexis platforms, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw from Wolters Kluwer, Lex Machina, Pacer, etc.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys and firm staff.
    • Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis of research results and communicate scope and meaning of results found or not found to patrons.
    • Ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish department functions and participate in firm wide team efforts.
    • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.

    Education: A Masters of Library Science or related degree, or a Juris Doctor (JD) is required.  A combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered as a substitute for education.

    Experience: The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position were demonstrated.

    Additional Information: Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $76,200-$115,710. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

    Position: Senate Deputy Archivist for Digital Archives
    Location: United States Senate Historical Office
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $97,081-150,478
     
    TELEWORK: This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule after an initial introductory onsite period. 
    FLSA STATUS: Exempt
    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1/14/2025 at 7:00pm EST
     
    NATURE OF WORK: This is administrative work evaluating, accessioning, describing, and retrieving official records of the Senate as dictated by U.S. Code Title 44, Section 2118. Work includes advising and assisting in the proper archiving of Senate records and advising on proper archiving of Senators’ papers. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Assist the Senate Archivist in providing information and consultation to Senators, committees, and congressional staff regarding the management, disposition, and preservation of electronic records and in drafting and maintaining clear documentation of archival guidelines and procedures.
    • In the absence of the Senate Archivist, coordinate with other Deputy Archivists to provide all necessary guidance on archival matters to the Secretary of the Senate and all Senate offices.
    • Coordinate with the Senate Sergeant at Arms, the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Office of Art and Archives, and the U.S. House of Representatives, as needed on adoption of new recordkeeping technologies that affect Senate archiving in order to provide guidance for the preservation of permanently valuable records managed by current and emerging systems.
    • Collaborate with Deputy Archivist for Accessioning and Processing, Deputy Archivist for Senators’ Offices, and Deputy Archivist for Archival and Records Management Training and Services to advise and assist all Senate offices in electronic records management and proper archiving of Senate records following best practices for digital preservation. This involves assisting with issues that arise with the transfer of electronic committee and Senate office records to the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and supporting the needs of Senate Member offices in organizing, maintaining, properly storing, and eventually transferring electronic records to a receiving institutional repository.
    • Advise Senate staff on the management and preservation of electronic record formats and take a leading role in formulating guidelines for electronic records archiving.
    • Evaluate the content of electronic records to determine appropriate disposition.
    • Create inventories and descriptive information for textual and electronic record transfers using current archival descriptive standards to facilitate retrieval of information. Create or update Senate archival forms.
    • Assist Deputy Archivist for Accessioning and Processing with transfer of electronic records to the Center for Legislative Archives at NARA to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Senate rules.
    • Communicate archival purposes and procedures to Senate staff to facilitate information and records preservation, respond to questions and requests, and ensure timely retrieval of requested information from the Center for Legislative Archives for Senate offices and committees.
    • Assist with maintenance of archival supplies for offices and committees.
    • Research and implement strategies to archive social media and web applications adopted by Senate offices.
    • Maintain current knowledge of the Historical Office’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills.
    • As part of the Secretary’s customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide all customers with the highest level of customer service.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work is essentially sedentary but does require travel between offices and the National Archives. Work also requires walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and small parcels. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise allowed by the Office of the Secretary.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Work requires an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS master’s degree in library science, a master’s degree in American history or information science (all degrees accompanied with a focus on archives management), or a master’s degree in archival science with five years of experience in electronic records archiving, and recent training in the most up-to-date digital curation practices. The work also requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
    • Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of archival administration and best practices for appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, and description, particularly as they relate to digital content.
    • Experience working with digital asset management applications and digital preservation tools.
    • Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of archival trends and developments.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing ArchivesSpace, or similar digital archives management system, for accessioning, arranging, describing, and providing access to archival collections, including configuring workflows and managing metadata in alignment with archival standards such as DACS and EAD.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of electronic records management and practices and current digital preservation models, theory, best practices, and technologies for managing digital materials. Familiarity with DACS, EAD, EAC, XML, or other archival coding, and other data standards.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of metadata content, structure, and preservation standards.
    • Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment in carrying out archival responsibilities.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
    • Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
    • Ability to interact and communicate effectively, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the Senate, both orally and in writing.
    • Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented.
    • Ability to work in a team-oriented setting with fellow staff members towards the institution’s and Senators’ recordkeeping goals.
    • Ability to coordinate with others to articulate a vision for an area of work and set a strategy for implementing it, as well as set goals and later evaluate the degree of success in accomplishing them.
    • Knowledge of U.S. History and of the Senate as an institution preferred.
    • Knowledge of the Senate legislative process, including Committee procedures preferred.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    • Digital Archives Specialist Certification by the Society for American Archivists (SAA) or equivalent preferred.
    • Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) preferred.
    • Security clearance is not required at hire, but it may be necessary for the candidate to obtain a clearance once in the position.

    Position: Senate Deputy Archivist for Senators’ Offices
    Location: United States Senate Historical Office
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $97,081-150,478

    TELEWORK: This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule after an initial introductory onsite period. 
    FLSA STATUS:Exempt
    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1/14/2025 at 7:00pm EST

    NATURE OF WORK: This is administrative work evaluating, accessioning, describing, and retrieving official records of the Senate as dictated by Title 44 of the U.S. Code, Section 2118. Work includes advising and assisting in the proper archiving of Senate records and advising on proper archiving of Senators’ papers. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Collaborate with Senate Archivists and colleagues to set the vision and direction for Senators’ office electronic records preservation and transfer to Senators’ designated repositories by building on current policies and procedures for Senators’ office electronic records preservation.
    • Build on current approaches to appraising electronic records, working collaboratively with Senate Archivists.
    • Monitor the Senate’s constantly evolving systems and technological environment in order to develop and update preservation guidance, working collaboratively with Senate Archivists.
    • Build on current policies and practices for web and social media archiving, working collaboratively with Senate Archivists.
    • Assess and manage Congressional Papers Partnership Grants, working collaboratively with the Senate Archivist.
    • Develop and maintain a tool to document and track the archiving and final donation of Senators’ collections.
    • Develop an understanding of what systems are used in Senators’ offices and how they are being used, in order to provide preservation guidance for systems content.
    • Understand the functioning of Senate constituent services systems and advise on best practices for managing information in them.
    • Review office management of electronic records and recommend processes and tools to assist with these tasks.
    • Provide Senators’ offices with documentation, training, necessary guidance, and short-term, in-person assistance on digital records management and preservation procedures that ensure the authenticity, integrity, and security of born-digital content, including drafting a custom office records management policy, drafting or updating a custom records management file plan, and setting up a customized shared drive.
    • Work with office systems administrators to prepare electronic records systems and data for extraction from Senate systems and deposit in Senators’ designated archival repositories.
    • Provide short-term, in-person assistance at the end of a Senator’s service to help office staff implement steps recommended in the Historical Office publication Preserving Senate History: Closing a Senator’s Office.
    • Consult with designated repository archivists on the transfer of Senators’ electronic and paper records to repositories.
    • Perform other duties as assigned, which may include presentations to staff, the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, and professional organizations.
    • Maintain current knowledge of the Historical Office’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills.
    • As part of the Secretary’s customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide all customers with the highest level of customer service.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work is essentially sedentary but does require travel between offices and the National Archives. Work also requires walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and small parcels. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Work requires an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library, information, or archival science, or an equivalent master’s degree, with five years of experience in archiving, including at least two years of experience in digital archives and in managing and preserving electronic records and curating born-digital content. Work with congressional collections preferred. The work also requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
    • In-depth knowledge of the archival functions of appraisal, arrangement, and description, and the additional digital curation procedures that ensure the authenticity, integrity, and security of born-digital content.
    • Working proficiency with current tools, methodologies, and best practices for managing the long-term preservation of electronic records.
    • Knowledge of metadata best practices, as related to preservation and digital stewardship.
    • Knowledge of general copyright, donor restriction, privacy, and ethical issues related to donating a senatorial collection to a research institution.
    • Ability to inspire, train, and provide guidance to staff on preserving Senators’ records of service.
    • Familiarity with web archiving applications and methodologies for the acquisition of web content, including social media. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Senate.
    • Ability to interact positively with Senators and staff at all levels of the organization, with tact and diplomacy.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
    • Ability to pay attention to detail and protocol.
    • Experience with project management and demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and resources, work independently on multiple projects and priorities, and work well under pressure and time constraints.
    • Demonstrated ability, willingness, and desire to learn new things and take initiative.
    • Ability to routinely move boxes up to 40 pounds and to occasionally ascend/descend ladders or stairs.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Knowledge of U.S. History and the Senate as an institution.
    • Ability to distinguish Senators’ permanently valuable historical records from other types of records.
    • Demonstrated ability to coordinate with others to articulate a vision for an area of work, set a strategy for implementing it, and set goals and later evaluate the degree of success in accomplishing them.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented setting with fellow staff members toward the institution’s and Senators’ offices goals.
    • Experience with command-line interfaces, scripting languages, relational databases, and coding.
    • Experience with data standards for format and technical interchange.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    • Digital Archivist Certification
    • Security clearance is not required at hire, but it may be necessary for the candidate to obtain a clearance once in the position.

    Three Positions: Virginia

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    Position: Cataloger / Reference Librarian
    Location: Town of Leesburg
    Posted: SLA, ALA Joblist
    Salary:     $60,373-122,908

    Nature Of Work: Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation’s capital in the heart of DC’s Wine Country, you’ll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with “big city” amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town’s full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.

    Who We’re Looking For: If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg:

    • Creative problem solver
    • Proactive self-starter
    • Life-long learner
    • Strong team player
    • Passionate about excellent customer service
    • Positive, can-do attitude
    • Effective communicator
    • Desire to impart knowledge to others
    • “Early adopter” of new technologies

    What You’ll Be Doing: This position located within Thomas Balch Library will oversee cataloging operations and work collaboratively to develop and implement workflows and procedures for cataloging. Additional responsibilities include processing and maintaining published materials, assisting with reference and research services, training, programming, and exhibits. Weekend and evening hours are required.

    For more detailed job descriptions, please visit the Town’s Job Descriptions page.  

    Required Qualifications: Masters in Library Science (MLS, MLIS or equivalent) degree from an ALA accredited program. Minimum of three (3) years of experience cataloging a variety of library materials in a special collection setting. Minimum of three (3) years special collections experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

    Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years special collections library experience and professional librarian certification. Experience with multiple cataloguing formats. Knowledge of a second language such as Spanish, German, or French.

    Position: Community Assistant Branch Manager (Librarian II)
    Location: Fairfax County Government (Herndon)
    Posted: ALA Joblist
    Salary:     $61,257.25 to $81,676.61

    Job Announcement: Manages and supervises the information department of a community library. Manages and supervises the branch in the absence of the branch manager. Serves on branch management team. Responds to the needs of library customers and resolves more complex customer issues. Performs all essential information and support duties. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.

    This job announcement may be used to fill future full-time Community Assistant Branch Manager (Librarian II) vacancies.

    Salary: The salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint ($61,257.25 to $81,676.61) of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County Personnel Regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.

    Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends.

    To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library, watch our video “Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the Library“

    • Illustrative Duties: (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
    • Serves on Branch Management Team;
    • Serves as person-in-charge;
    • May schedule staff and plan workflow to ensure adequate coverage;
    • Resolves non-routine patron interactions by communicating and interpreting library policy for staff and the general public;
    • Addresses the more difficult and complex reference and reader advisory services;
    • Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups;
    • May develop informational finding tools;
    • May select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate personnel;
    • May facilitate staff meetings;
    • Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources;
    • Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology;
    • Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials;
    • Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages;
    • Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials;
    • Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels;
    • Performs copy cataloging of library materials;
    • Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection;
    • Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field;
    • May supervise volunteers.
    • Serves as acting branch manager in the absence of the branch manager;
    • Assists community branch manager in planning and directing the activities of a community library;
    • Directly supervises adult information services and the youth services manager within the branch;
    • Oversees the management of the branch collection.

    Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

    • General knowledge of statistics and budget preparation;
    • Ability to prioritize and schedule workload of the department;
    • Ability to effectively select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates;
    • Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of library science;
    • Knowledge of library reference sources and methods;
    • Ability to create or curate professional resources;
    • Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library’s collection;
    • Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload;
    • Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages;
    • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
    • Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative;
    • Knowledge of word processing and computer applications;
    • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance;
    • Knowledge of the Library’s operating procedures;
    • Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public;
    • Ability to promote interest in library services;
    • Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach;
    • Ability to adapt to workplace change;
    • Ability to classify and catalog material.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school and one year of professional library experience.

    CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians required within three (3) months of appointment to the position.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Two or more years of public library experience with one or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity training, coaching, and evaluating staff. 
    • Experience with assisting customers of all ages with informational, instructional and/or readers’ advisory services.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

    SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

    Position: Archivist
    Location: U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (Fort Belvoir)
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $99,200-128,956

    About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at INSCOM, Mission Support Command/ACOFS, G-6.

    Duties:

    • Manages the US Army Archive Center for retired cryptologic records of the Army.
    • Responsible for archiving records including accessioning, processing, maintenance, retrieval, disposition, and declassification of retired COMSEC material accounting records and files from Signal Security and Intelligence and Special Intelligence.
    • Operates a records holding area for noncurrent temporary records for INSCOM staff and Subordinate Units.
    • Defines problems and through researching policy, regulations, archival or other professional literature and sources, seeks out and evaluates precedents, objectives, and theoretical considerations relevant to the problems.
    • Prepares reports of findings and recommends specific actions to accomplish objectives.
    • Collects and analyzes records in relation to DOD inquiries and data calls for information and makes recommendations regarding accession for temporary or permanent retention or destruction. Handles all acquisitions/procurements for data archives

    In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

    Basic Requirement for Archivist:

    • A. Degree: Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in archival science; or bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
    • B. Combination of Education and Experience: At least 30 semester hours of courses, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Acceptable experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values.

    In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

    To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience practicing archival management principals, concepts, and methods to include appraisal, accessioning, arranging, describing, storing, maintaining, and preserving functions; Determining the administrative, operational, research and historical value of various types of records; Researching and information gathering to support recommended actions; Using a records information management system(s); and Utilizing a life cycle management system to identify, maintain, store, retire, or destroy information recorded on various mediums. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in federal service (GG/GS-11).

    You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

    • Ability to Work with Others
    • Compliance
    • Information Management
    • Program Management

    Three Positions: Washington, D.C.

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    Position: Librarian (Acquisitions), CG-1410-9 (FPL CG-12)
    Location: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $75,329-122,856

    Summary: This position is located in the Division of Administration, Library Services Unit in HQ of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides responsive information services to Corporation personnel nationwide by ensuring that the most efficient and cost-effective acquisition method is used to procure library materials and services in available formats. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

    Duties: At the full performance level, major duties include:

    • Acts as Oversight Manager for subscriptions and services working closely with Library’s technicians.
    • Responsible for ensuring that the most efficient and cost-effective acquisition method is used to procure library materials and services in available formats.
    • Directs the acquisitions workflow and provides technical assistance and guidance to the acquisitions support staff.
    • Resolves highly complex acquisition problems regarding the determination of varied information needs and priorities, the purchasing and delivery of information materials and services in particularly difficult circumstances, and the formulation of decisions in an environment of changing information delivery options.
    • Analyzes and evaluates cost and expenditure data to produces required accruals, variances, and budget reports.
    • Assists senior library management in preparing for the annual budget cycle.
    • Manages the integrity of the acquisitions databases, which are part of the library’s online integrated library system and provides support for users.

    Qualifications:

    • Basic Requirements: All librarians MUST meet the following requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below.
      • A) Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree; OR
      • B) A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
    • In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below:
      • EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-07 grade level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as experience performing acquisitions activities in a library setting, including using an integrated library system or financial system for acquisitions, communicating with vendors, and resolving problems or issues related to acquisitions. OR
      • EDUCATION: To qualify based on education; 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. OR
      • COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the CG-9 level.
    • YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) (unofficial copy is acceptable)

    Position: Librarian (South America Section)
    Location: Library of Congress
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $68,405-88,926

    Summary: This position is located in the South America Section, African, Latin American & Western European Division, Acquisitions & 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. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

    Duties: It is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger. There is a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed. 

    • 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. Determines availability of funds. 
    • 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. Assists others inside and outside the Library with language, subject and cataloging problems.

    Qualifications: 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. 

    • Ability to communicate in Spanish and English.**
    • Knowledge of library metadata rules, practices, and procedures.**
    • Ability to acquire and process library materials.**
    • Ability to use library software applications, integrated library platforms, and other information technology.**
    • Ability to communicate in writing.
    • Knowledge of the language and cultures of Spain or Portugal or Latin America and other countries where Spanish or Portuguese is spoken.
    • Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services.
    • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

    Position: Archivist
    Location: Smithsonian Institution
    Posted: USA Jobs
    Salary:     $82,764-107,590

    The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is located in the Smithsonian Institution, Office of Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, Under Secretary for Museum and Culture, Archives of American Art (AAA).

    Duties: The primary purpose of the position is to perform the duties by applying archival assessment, description, access, preservation principles, standards, methodology, techniques, best practices, and concepts at the professional expert level. In this position, you will:

    • Participate in Smithsonian pan-institutional efforts related to archival audiovisual collection management, preservation, and access, including emerging efforts to develop a collaborative, pan-institutional workflow for scaling up audiovisual preservation of mass digitization.
    • Manage and coordinate the in-house digitization and reformatting of audiovisual materials as needed.
    • Oversee outsourced preservation projects including managing contracts with vendors for the preservation of audiovisual materials, budgeting, and developing statements of work.
    • Manage and document audiovisual collections management policies, procedures, best practices, archival standards and workflows.
    • Process archival collections, or portions of collections, that contain large quantities of audio and/or moving image materials.

    Qualifications:

    • Basic Requirements:
      • A. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
      • B. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
    • In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:
      • Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience applying current archival principles, concepts, standards, best practices, and methodologies to maintain a sustainable collections management plan for the assessment, preservation, electronic description, processing, continued acquisition, digital reformatting; and access of analog and tape-based audiovisual formats. (See full listing for more details).
      • Or Education: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.  
      • Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.

      Three Positions: Washington, DC

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      Position: Librarian (NAVCC Curator)
      Location: Library of Congress
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $117,962-153,354

      Summary: This position is located in the Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 460843. 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. 

      Duties:

      • Designs, oversees, and manages public programs provided by the Library at its various public exhibition spaces including the Treasures Gallery, Visitors Experience, Bob Hope Gallery, Pickford Theater, and other public exhibition spaces. Works in collaboration with Moving Image and Recorded Sound section staff to identify collections, elements of collections, and/or items that can be digitized for the web and works with NAVCC staff and Library partners to expand the Center’s online presence. Works collaboratively with  the Center for Exhibits & Interpretation and The Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement on exhibits, web presentations, on-site and online symposia, educational outreach tools, and other creative, innovative uses of unique Library materials from the audiovisual collections. Works with external partners on exhibitions, loans, and curatorial matters both physical and digital (e.g., temporary displays, permanent or rotating exhibits, presentations, online web streaming). Leads the NAVCC social media team, coordinating the social media presence including, but not limited to current and future social media platforms, to promote events and/or highlight collections, interacting with patrons via social media sites and channels, and serving as the main contact for the Social Media Team in the Office of Communications for outreach.
      • Hosts potential donors, educators, students, and visitors in NAVCC’s DC spaces to cultivate relationships, and to promote audio-visual preservation work, the NAVCC’s collections, and researcher usage.  Works collaboratively with archivists, librarians, historians, scholars, technical experts, and colleagues in related industries to build strong, active relationships that nurture preservation programs. Works with the Internships and Fellowship Programs Section, supervising Junior Fellows and other interns to develop physical and online special collections and exhibitions, and to produce finding aids, LibGuides, research papers, or other content. Proposes new internship assignments that align with the missions of NAVCC and the Library.  Works with stakeholders in SCD divisions to build and strengthen cross-divisional donor development and collecting.
      • Researches and provides in-depth information on items or collections to staff and patrons, providing  expert advice on items and collections’ use and conservation/preservation priorities/treatments. Provides regularized outreach to the audiovisual communities and serves as an archival consultant regarding materials within an area of expertise. Provides desk coverage and answers reference questions through online Library platforms and in person. Performs information searches of a highly complex nature, using familiarity with in-house resources and primary source materials in other libraries, museums, and archives. Conducts research and analysis on topics in an area of expertise. Collaborates with staff of the Recorded Sound Section, the Moving Image Section other parts of NAVCC to identify, retrieve and produce materials, ensuring that responses are timely and comply with Library policies and regulations. Analyzes complex customer requests, questions, requirements, and priorities and suggest search strategies. Makes presentations at conferences, symposia, and seminars. Prepares reports, responses to inquiries, and passes knowledge of the subject field along to staff through effective information sharing.
      • Serves as a Recommending Officer for collection acquisitions and coordinates efforts to acquire collections by gift, deposit, or purchase. Works cross-divisionally to support acquisitions that support the mission of the Library. Manages exchanges and exchange agreements with outside institutions or individuals in accordance with established guidelines. Designs and coordinates retrospective and prospective surveys and analyses to determine the collections’ strengths and weaknesses. Develops new approaches to use in solving a variety of problems or in expanding services. Plans and develops programs to fill in gaps and augment collections to improve services to clientele. Recommends the establishment of new collections, selects new materials for existing collections, and prepares justifications for acquiring new or additional materials. Interprets and advises on the contents of a collection. Identifies born digital materials that need to be acquired by the Library and works in concert with key players throughout the institution to design recommendations for what services the Library can most effectively provide to researchers.   

      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.

      • Ability to provide public program management and oversight.**
      • Ability to provide collections development activities.**
      • Ability to provide research services.**
      • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
      • Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
      • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

      Position: Supervisory Archivist
      Location: Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations      , Department of the Navy
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $117,962-153,354

      Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

      Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: kevin.w.jenkins3.civ@us.navy.mil using the subject line “Supervisory Archivist, GS-1420-13, RPA 097427”

      Duties:

      • You will analyze the documentation systems of the U.S. Navy after 1940 to appraise the evidential or informational values of the records.
      • You will serve as the immediate supervisor for a number of employees with a focus on junior and/or newly hired Archivists, technicians, and support personnel.
      • You will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments and the capabilities of employees.
      • You will administer and perform specialized archival duties related to naval history subject matter and documents.
      • You will ensure proper arrangement of naval history records according to subject matter and documents.

      Education: A transcript must be submitted with your application. Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess the following:

      1. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.OR
      2. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

      Position: Archivist
      Location: National Archives and Records Administration (College Park)
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $117,962-153,354

      Summary: This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Research Services, Electronic Records Division, Accessioning Branch. The Electronic Records Division is responsible for accessioning, processing, arranging for preservation, and providing access to the federal electronic records in the custody of the National Archives. The lead archivist is responsible for coordinating the transfer of permanent electronic records created by federal agencies to the National Archives.

      Duties: As an ARCHIVIST, you will:

      • Lead major initiatives supporting the unique requirements relating to the accessioning of permanent electronic records to the National Archives.
      • Explain or present specialized or technical information to Federal agency representatives on NARA records management guidance products to support the transfer of permanent electronic records.
      • Participate in studies of proposed changes in archival processing or reference practices and policies in the area of electronic records accessioning.
      • Serve as a project leader for working groups, task forces, committees, or similar units pertaining to archival accessioning.
      • Organize, develop, and implement multiple projects related to the establishment of physical and intellectual control over permanently valuable electronic records transferred to the legal custody of the Archivist of the United States and the physical custody of Research Services.

      Qualifications: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

      • Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
        • Managing multiple priorities, such as but not limited to, conducting outreach, responding to internal and external inquiries, negotiating the transfer of electronic records, reviewing technical reports, recognizing errors, and reconciling problems; AND
        • Analyzing and researching electronic record techniques to deliver assistance to individuals, agencies and other organizations; AND
        • Experience performing analysis of file formats, metadata, and documentation in order to manage and preserve electronic records

      Education Requirements: Basic requirements for all grades:

      • A. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
      • B. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

      The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Six Positions: Maryland

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      Position: Librarian II (Young Adult Materials Selector)
      Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
      Posted: MLA Jobline
      Salary:       $53,065-64,494

      Department: State Library Resource Center (SLRC)
      Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201
      Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

      The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an immediate opening for a Librarian II Young Adult Materials Selector to join the Collections Access Services Division (CASD). If you are enthusiastic about, and share a love of manga, anime, graphic novels, video games and teen fantasy fiction, and want to provide an enhanced user experience for Baltimore’s teen population, you are encouraged to apply. Under the supervision of the Collections Development Manager, the Young Adult (YA) selector chooses a variety of materials for the library’s YA and Adult collections, serves on select committees and coordinates with pertinent staff to provide lifelong learning for teen customers. The Collection Development Department comprises two sections, the Selection and Acquisitions Units.

      The Enoch Pratt Free Library is the public library system for the city of Baltimore and consists of a Central Library, 21 branches, and mobile units. The Central Library serves as the State Library Resource Center (SLRC) as well as the main branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Selection of library materials reflects and supports the mission of both. This position will work on-site with the opportunity to telework 1 day per week per 2-week period.

      Summary of Duties:

      • Supports the educational and recreational needs of teens in Baltimore City and the State of Maryland by selecting new YA level materials in all formats for branch (NLS) and Central Library (SLRC) collections, using both digital and print selection tools.
      • Identifies the needs and interests of a diverse teen population and tracks trends in teen and adult publishing.
      • Assists with purchase of new Adult level materials in a timely manner for Branch and Central library collections using both digital and print selection tools.
      • Identifies new titles by utilizing library centric print and digital publications including newsletters, blogs and other trending resources.
      • Prepares replacement lists for assigned subject areas in teen and adult fiction and nonfiction using the Collection Assessment Schedule.
      • Participates in working on collection projects such as opening day, collection refreshes and collection renovations.
      • Maintains teen and adult standing order plans from a variety of vendors. 
      • Oversees the timely ordering and receipt of books for events and public programs. 
      • Reviews individual and publisher gifts for inclusion in library collections. 
      • Manages materials budget expenditures for areas of selection responsibilities and tracks budget through provided reports and other tools.
      • Interprets circulation and other data points via various electronic library analytics tools and reports in order to identify needs and interests of a diverse community.
      • Interacts with vendor and publisher sales and customer account representatives virtually, by phone or in person. 
      • Trains branch and departmental staff in collection management policies and procedures, including de-selection of materials. 
      • Assists with evaluating, weeding, inventorying, and refreshing the Library’s collections, and partners with others to implement collection development initiatives.
      • Works closely with other Collection Development Department and Technical Services staff to facilitate an effective workflow and resolve problems as they arise. 
      • Participates in department and division planning to support the Library’s strategic initiatives.
      • Stays current on trends, knowledge, and skills through involvement in continuing education opportunities.
      • Participates in professional activities at the local, state, and national level as appropriate and demonstrates interest and engagement in library activities.

      Minimum Qualifications:

      • Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. 
      • Two years of experience in selecting materials for young adults in a library environment. 
      • Experience in a public library in an urban setting serving a diverse user population. 
      • Experience with Google suite and Microsoft Office software.
      • Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages is a plus.
      • Experience with teen reading interests including trends in manga and graphic novel publications.
      • Familiar with MARC records and integrated library systems (Sirsi/Dynix preferred). 

      Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

      • Create bibliographic lists and/or recommending titles for a library collection. 
      • Accomplished in assisting teens and adults with Readers’ Advisory. 
      • Experience working with teens and/or young adult literature in a public or school library.
      • Proficient in use of print, non-print, and electronic library resources. 
      • Knowledge of current publishing trends and collection development principles, practices, and concerns. 
      • Understanding of web-based bibliographic, acquisitions and library collection analytics tools.
      • Experience with project planning and implementation in a library environment. 
      • Synthesize and utilize multiple streams of information.
      • Genuine curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, with a broad range of interests and reading background. 

      Position: Teen Center Manager (Branch Manager)
      Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library (Baltimore)
      Posted: MLA Jobline
      Salary:       $79,507-103,275

      Department: State Library Resource Center (SLRC)
      Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201
      Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

      The Enoch Pratt Library has an immediate opening for a Librarian Supervisor to manage the Earl Teen Center in our State Library Resource Center. The Earl Teen Center is an inclusive, safe space aiming to enrich the lives of Baltimore City Teens. The space is equipped for hands-on learning and creation with sewing machines, laser printers, crickets, heat presses, a professional sound and video production studio and much more.

      The Teen Center Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of SLRC. The manager supervises staff and collection management, and designs and implements Teen Center activities.  This position will require evening and weekend hours.

      Summary of Duties:

      • Plan, design, write, schedule, and lead innovative programs and workshops in the space using music production, video production, graphic arts, photography, fashion design, game design, and Makerspace activities.
      • Help implement and evaluate program partnerships with educational, non-profit, and city based organizations to develop collaborative programs for teens.
      • Keep informed of emerging technologies, current trends, and improve processes to better meet the needs of the community.
      • Work in collaboration with Central Library/SLRC administration and age-level subject specialists. Manage, direct and plan the work of the Earl Center for Teen Learning and Leadership Central Library/State Library Resource Center (SLRC) staff
      • Compile & write monthly reports detailing activities of the Teen Center in Enoch Pratt Free Library (EPFL) and SLRC role; analyzes statistics and activity of unit and submits statistical reports to the Deputy Chief.
      • Monitor trends and developments in special subject fields and in public library services and programs. Attends state and, on occasion, national conferences to keep current in the field.
      • Encourage staff to develop public programs supporting demonstrated needs of local and statewide customers.
      • Prioritize Teen Center staff involvement in community outreach and SLRC activities.
      • Participate in design and development of system-wide projects, recommending best practices for library service including the area of services to teens.
      • Represent EPFL and SLRC on committees coordinating statewide professional development activities.
      • Coordinate statewide requests for training received by SLRC from the Maryland library community. Analyze statewide customer needs, developing programming in response to identified needs.
      • Create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and exploration-focused environment for all teens entering the space.
      • Provide reference and consultation services to library customers electronically and in-person. Reinforce importance of model reference behavior for colleagues.
      • Market the scope of services provided by the Teen Center and the diversity of its resources to all library customers, in Baltimore and statewide.
      • Identify and reach out to local nonprofits and schools for partnering opportunities; assists in planning large festivals and events, performs outreach to local schools and centers.
      • Carries out all programming in a welcoming manner. Works with others in the department to facilitate all aspects of programming including setting up, assisting team members, cleaning after, and collecting evaluations and data.
      • Oversees library reference activity, circulation, computer services, program customization and implementation, staff scheduling, volunteer assignments, and, where necessary facility management.

      Minimum Qualifications:

      • MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited college of university.
      • Experience working with and developing programs for Teens.
      • Two years of demonstrated, increasingly responsible planning, programming, and supervisory experience in a public library or an educational setting. 
      • Ability to travel in Maryland with personal transportation.

      Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

      • Knowledge of Library practices.
      • Ability to work under pressure and to set priorities.
      • Ability to work with others in a cooperative manner within a team environment and with individuals who possess varying degrees of technological aptitude.
      • Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
      • Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to customer service.
      • Supervisory experience.
      • Must have a good working knowledge of standard office technology including word-processing, presentation creation, email, and cloud-based information systems such as G-Suite or Office 365
      • Knowledge of the department’s subject areas.
      • Commitment to continuing professional development and participation in professional activities
      • Ability to occasionally travel throughout Maryland to deliver library trainings and public service programs.
      • Ability to work a regular schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

      Position: Branch Administrator IV
      Location: Frederick County Public Libraries
      Posted: MLA Jobline, ALA Joblist
      Salary:       $85,869-137,391

      Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL)! We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary individual to become part of our team. Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles.  Our mission is to facilitate the public’s freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

      Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varied workdays and hours during the regular FCPL operating schedule; full-benefits, position subject to system-wide reassignment.
       
      This professional managerial and supervisory position is responsible for the general operation and management of the C. Burr Artz Public Library, and for ensuring the delivery of quality library service to the public.  Direct supervision is given to department supervisors and the Assistant Branch Administrator.  Supervision is received from the Associate Director for Public Service.

      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

      • Ensure the library branch is open and operating on schedule
      • Ensure branch security and safety policies and procedures are effective and enforced
      • Assign responsibilities, supervise, direct, evaluate, and provide leadership to branch staff; participate in interviewing and selection of staff
      • Provide leadership to branch staff in setting goals and objectives for fulfilling FCPL’s mission and strategic plan; enforce, develop, revise and train staff on branch and system-level policy and procedures
      • In collaboration with branch Department Heads, and Library Collections, oversee branch input into the development and maintenance of branch collections to ensure that the branch collections meet community and regional needs
      • Lead and coordinate with the Branch management team to identify and solve problems and issues that concern consistency of service and best practices system-wide
      • Lead project teams as assigned
      • Write grants to obtain additional funding support for special projects
      • Actively support the values of Frederick County Public Libraries; interpret departmental, FCPL and systems policies and procedures to staff and the general public
      • Plan and/or approve public relations and promotional requests for the branch; represent the branch and FCPL in meetings with citizens and community groups, including speaking to community groups about FCPL services
      • Manage branch public relations matters; receive, respond to and resolve patrons’ complaints and service requests
      • Represent the library on internal and external committees and in meetings with citizens and community groups; lead and/or participate on system-wide and branch teams
      • Implement and direct merchandising and other strategies for in-house marketing of resources
      • Assist patrons with general reference questions and reader advisory requests
      • Assist and train patrons in the use of computerized and manual information sources; direct patrons to other information sources as appropriate
      • Monitor the maintenance, repair and general condition of the branch physical plant and grounds; communicate concerns and recommendations to appropriate FCPL staff and County departments
      • Keep abreast of and implement use of current technologies to enhance personal and branch efficiency, as well as patron services
      • Travel to statewide and nationwide conferences and trainings, and represent FCPL in statewide committees, as required
      • Participate local, state, and national library associations; attend seminars, workshops, and continuing education activities; maintain professional affiliations to keep abreast of current and emerging trends, innovations, technology, services and other related areas of library planning and services
      • Participate on in and support planning and implementation of branch and system-wide teams and committees
      • Perform other related duties as required

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

      • Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program
      • Minimum 5 years of recent (within the past 10 years) progressively responsible work experience in public library management, which must include minimum 2 years supervisory work experience
      • Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Office of Education or the ability to become certified within 6 months of hire

      OR

      • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
      • Minimum 7 years of recent (within the past 10 years) progressively responsible work experience in library management, which must include minimum 2 years supervisory work experience
      • 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

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

      • Working knowledge of modern management theory and practices with demonstrated effective skills and judgment in public library management and problem solving
      • Working knowledge of standard public library services, techniques, principles and practices, and resources in all formats
      • Working knowledge of current information technology trends and their applications for use in public libraries, and of research techniques and available research materials
      • Ability to provide effective leadership, flexibility, positive attitude, initiative, good judgment and creativity in performing job duties
      • Ability to handle multiple priorities, assignments, and unanticipated emergencies
      • Ability to work effectively independently, cooperatively, and as part of a team
      • Ability to conduct effective reference and reader advisory interviews using established reference behaviors and protocols
      • Working knowledge of social media tools and techniques with the ability to effectively communicate in an online environment to engage customers via social media
      • Ability to effectively analyze information, including written, statistical and numerical data
      • Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
      • Ability to effectively supervise, direct and evaluate the work of others, including strong and effective training and development skills
      • Ability to provide effective leadership in public library service
      • Working knowledge of current information technology trends and their applications for use in public libraries, and of research techniques and available research materials
      • Ability to provide effective leadership, positive attitude, flexibility, initiative, and creativity in performing job duties
      • Ability to handle multiple priorities, assignments, and unanticipated emergencies
      • Knowledge of marketing principles with ability to effectively apply them to a library setting
      • Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
      • Strong internal and external customer service ability including ability to exhibit patience, tact and courtesy working collaboratively in a team environment
      • Ability to effectively access and utilize FCPL’s web-based services, computerized systems and the internet, and the ability to effectively provide related instruction for patrons
      • Knowledge of standard computer applications and devices including tablets/mobile devices, software applications, and downloadable e-format materials
      • Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively represent FCPL in the community through public speaking and media interviews
      • Ability to build and maintain effective with customers, co-workers/colleagues, and the general public, including the ability to effectively build relationships and partnerships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and similar entities

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

      • While working in this position, the employee is frequently sitting, walking, and reaching; occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
      • While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors
      • During outreach programs and events the employee is frequently working outdoors; working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) working in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) and walking on uneven ground.

      Position: Informationist II
      Location: Johns Hopkins University
      Posted: SLA
      Salary:       $53,800-94,400

      The Johns Hopkins University and Medicine is a world leader in advancing biomedical, clinical, and public health research, and providing clinical care. With its top-ranked health sciences schools, affiliated hospitals, and health system, Hopkins is committed to setting the standard for excellence in education, research, clinical care, and global engagement to improve human health. Within this dynamic environment, the Welch Medical Library serves the information needs of the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, and the Johns Hopkins Health System including its hospitals. The library seeks to hire an Informationist II to provide and grow our deeply embedded library services and work as an information expert alongside faculty, staff, fellows, residents, and students in assigned units across the health science schools and health system.

      The successful applicant will be able to take advantage of a highly flexible work environment, build partnerships with user communities engaged in research, education, and clinical initiatives, and develop new services. Candidates will have an interest in and/or expertise in emerging services and technologies such as research impact analysis, scholarly profile systems, advanced teaching and learning methods, and application of AI tools. They will also have a demonstrated track record of self-motivation, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and a personal commitment to excellence and innovation. This individual will join the library’s Informationist team, which is: actively collaborating on research projects across assigned departments; embedded in the medical, public health and nursing curricula and has targeted outreach in graduate medical education; participating in clinical informationist services; and engaged as co-authors on evidence synthesis projects. The position reports to the Associate Director of Informationist Services.

      Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

      • Work independently and collaboratively to support faculty, researchers, staff, students, and clinicians in assigned departments.
      • Deliver course-integrated instruction, orientations, and stand-alone workshops in both virtual and in-person formats.
      • Contribute to the library’s support of research projects and expert-level reviews, including systematic reviews, by providing project consultations and participating as appropriate.
      • Provide direct assistance to users via email, in-person, and virtual consultation (e.g., addressing reference questions or other relevant library service inquiries).
      • Work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues to support the library’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
      • Serve on library and departmental committees and/or task forces as appropriate.
      • Knowledgeable about information-related competencies in undergraduate and graduate education across medicine, public health, and nursing.
      • Experience in teaching evidence-based practice to health professions learners.
      • Interest or background in librarian involvement in systematic review process and methodologies.
      • Understanding of the research and data life cycles.
      • Knowledge and use of emerging technologies and software.

      Minimum Qualifications

      • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related degree.
      • Two years related experience.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • An additional related advanced degree.
      • Professional experience working in an academic health sciences library
      • Expertise with advanced information technologies and information management tools.
      • Knowledgeable about information-related competencies in undergraduate and graduate education across medicine, public health, and nursing.
      • Creativity in approaches to active adult learner engagement.

      Position: Digital Preservation Specialist
      Location: National Archives and Records Administration (College Park)
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $99,200-128,956

      Summary: This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Office of the Archivist, Digital Preservation Unit. Serves as a Digital Preservation Specialist and reports to the Deputy Director of Digital Preservation, performing assignments in support of digital preservation programs and activities in NARA.

      Duties: As a Digital Preservation Specialist, you will:

      • Prepare presentations, publications, social media postings, etc. on topics related to digital preservation initiatives and operations.
      • Analyze, develop, and propose appropriate strategies, risk criteria, and standards for the preservation of electronic record holdings.
      • Perform assessments and develop recommendations for software tools and system functionality for digital preservation operations, including format characterization, format conversion, auditing and reporting, and machine learning that can assist in the automation of preservation risk assessment and identification of trigger conditions.
      • Conduct research and prepare information on a variety of topics related to digital preservation for a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders.

      Qualifications: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

      SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

      • Developing and implementing digital preservation strategies, technologies and procedures; AND
      • Working with stakeholders in developing and coordinating digital preservation initiatives; AND
      • Performing electronic record holding audits, providing recommendations, and performing digital preservation actions.

      Position: Librarian
      Location: Agriculture Research Service, Department of Agriculture (Beltsville)
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $68,405-107,590

      Summary: This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Information and Customer Service Branch in Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will serve as the point of contact for customers with questions regarding physical and digital collections, web content, and online services. You will also assist in developing content, programs and events that build customer relationships.

      Duties:

      • Assist in providing digital science services that promote the use of digital research methods, tools, or technologies to scientists across agricultural disciplines.
      • Provide assistance to researchers, scientists, or research leaders on identifying literature and determining appropriate research tools.
      • Assist in providing training, presentations, or outreach related to collections, resources, databases or literature access.
      • Provide support by troubleshooting access issues or problems with electronic content delivery.

      Basic Education Requirement
      1.       Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree. OR
      2.       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 In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements:

      GS-09:
      Specialized Experience:       Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience organizing data using software systems; providing assistance to customers or clients including answer telephone or email inquiries; and scheduling meetings or outreach events.
      OR Education: 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. Related degrees include Information Science or Library Science.
      OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.

      GS-11:
      Specialized Experience:       Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience managing data using software systems; supporting library services; and providing support by troubleshooting access issues or problems with electronic content.
      OR Education: 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. Related degrees include Information Science or Library Science.
      OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above.

      Five Positions: Washington, D.C.

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      Position: Research Librarian
      Location: Crowell & Moring LLP
      Posted: LLSDC
      Salary:       $76,200-115,710

      Job Description: Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

      Job Summary: The Research Librarian provides research support and outreach for all offices and works as a member of the firmwide Research Services team. The position also participates in training, collection development, and special projects that enhance the services offered by the department.

      Job Responsibilities

      • Conducts business, legal, legislative, regulatory research for attorneys, marketing staff and paralegals, providing initial analysis of research results and summaries of key findings.
      • Provides background research and competitive intelligence on current or potential clients and markets in support of business and client development efforts. 
      • Guides attorneys and staff on the effective use of research databases and print collection
      • Provides current awareness and alerting services for attorneys and staff.
      • Assists in resolving access and technical issues with online resources.
      • Remains current on technological applications and best practices relevant to providing high quality research services.
      • Recommends additions of print and electronic sources to the Research Services collection, maintaining a focus on trends in client requests and interests.
      • Performs other special projects or duties as needed.
      • Requires occasional overtime and travel.
      • Covers business hours for West Coast offices on an as-needed basis.

      Qualifications:

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

      • Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of major legal and non-legal  databases, including but not limited to Westlaw & Lexis platforms, Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw from Wolters Kluwer, Lex Machina, Pacer, etc.
      • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with attorneys and firm staff.
      • Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis of research results and communicate scope and meaning of results found or not found to patrons.
      • Ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish department functions and participate in firm wide team efforts.
      • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.

      Education: A Masters of Library Science or related degree, or a Juris Doctor (JD) is required.  A combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered as a substitute for education.

      Experience: The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position were demonstrated.

      Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance with applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $76,200-$115,710. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

      Position: Metadata Librarian
      Location: Library of Congress
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $117,962-181,216

      This position is located in the Metadata Services Section, Collections Discovery and Metadata Service, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 360891 (GS-13) and 360892 (GS-14). 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.

      Duties:

      • GS-13 Duties:
        • Develops specifications and mappings of data elements to ensure compliance with collections metadata standards and requirements. With a developed expertise in metadata technical standards and practices, plans and carries out work, resolving most conflicts that arise, integrates and coordinates work with other library areas. Participates in metadata migrations based on the requirements of existing and planned target systems. Assists senior staff in planning, transformation, and timely migration of data, including techniques for bulk transformation and ingest of data into library metadata systems. Evaluates and remediates metadata from commercial sources and automated processes; tests the resulting output and makes adjustments as necessary; and makes recommendations for data migration into target systems. Recommends specifications for automatic generation of metadata from incoming library content or associated metadata. 
        • Under the general direction of the section head who sets objectives and indicates available resources, the incumbent plans and manages metadata projects, applying standard project management methodologies. Performs data integrity testing. Develops and manages project plans for metadata migration and maintenance. Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects and data sets. Develops and executes test plans. Assists in managing projects from conception through implementation applying best practices and library standards. Ensures clear and frequent communication with stakeholders and managers. 
        • Develops data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements for review by senior staff. Participates in the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, inventory, access, retrieval, preservation, and management of the Library’s collections, both analog and digital. Advises the section head on technical implications of implementing metadata standards. Participates in discussions on the description, organization, preservation, access and retrieval of the Library’s collections. 
        • Contributes to oral and written reports and presentations on metadata systems and issues of concern to senior managers. Produces analyses and evaluations of metadata and related projects. Serves as liaison with internal stakeholders. Participates on Library teams working on metadata and library system projects. Assists in disseminating project team information to stakeholders through a variety of internal communication channels, and maintains project documentation. 
      • GS-14 Duties:
        • Independently develops, plans, and manages complex metadata projects, applying standard project management methodologies. Develops and manages project plans for metadata migration and maintenance. Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects and data sets, devising modern technological approaches to transforming and ingesting data at scale. Manages projects from conception through implementation applying best practices. Ensures clear and frequent communication with stakeholders and managers across the Library and with external stakeholders nationally and internationally. Leads in planning the work of project teams, including the formulations of goals and objectives and identification of opportunities for improvement in methods, policies, and procedures. Manages a variety of functions simultaneously with flexibility to work with competing demands and deadlines. 
        • Serves as an expert in library metadata technical standards and usage of library metadata systems. Oversees the development of specifications and mappings of data elements to ensure the metadata comply with metadata policies and standards. Exercises considerable discretion and judgement concerning the interpretation and implementation of existing policy and makes analytical and technical decisions that form the basis for library policy on metadata by top management. Develops specifications and mappings for complex situations. Coordinates with units across the Library to identify data sets and develop metadata migration specifications based on the requirements of existing and planned target systems.
        • Plans and coordinates the development of data structures and access strategies in alignment with business and mission requirements. Manages the research, evaluation, development, and implementation of appropriate metadata standards for description, inventory, access, retrieval, preservation, and management of the Library’s collections, both analog and digital. Applies expert knowledge of metadata standards to recommend solutions appropriate to Library situations and technical infrastructure. Advises Library managers on best practices and technical implications of implementing metadata standards. 
        • Prepares and delivers oral and written reports and presentations on metadata systems and issues of concern to senior managers and external stakeholders. 

      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. 

      • GS-13:
        • Knowledge of policies, procedures, applications, and practices related to metadata standards, mapping, transformation and management.**
        • Ability to perform program and project management functions related to library metadata, and provide advice and assistance to managers.**
        • Ability to evaluate and implement metadata standards.
        • Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
        • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
        • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
      • GS-14:
        • Metadata creation, management, and project planning.**
        • Evaluation and implementation of metadata standards.**
        • Ability to create and coordinate digital content and metadata.
        • Knowledge of collection metadata systems, analysis, and practices for maintaining metadata.
        • Knowledge of cataloging metadata standards, policies, procedures, applications, and practices.
        • Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
        • Ability to perform metadata mapping and transformation.
        • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
        • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

      Position: Records and Archives Specialist
      Location: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS) Knowledge Services Group (KSG)
      Posted: USA Jobs, SLA
      Salary:       $99,200-128,956

      The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Knowledge Services Group (KSG) is seeking a Records and Archives Specialist to join its Technical Services Section. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

      The position description number for this position is 445672. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position may work a compflex work schedule. The tour of duty for this position is full-time. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

      Duties: The records and archives specialist leads and coordinates activities relating to CRS’s records and archives management programs, including program and policy advice and guidance, special project management, and consultation and liaison services. Candidates with knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of records management, archival functions, and the organization, digitization, preservation, and security of these materials are encouraged to apply. Duties include:

      • RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
        • Develops and maintains knowledge of CRS records management practices and requirements, including print and born-digital materials. Determines and directs processes for the storage, retention, transfer, and destruction of CRS records. Assesses and improves records management practices and documentation. Works with senior management to develop retention schedule policies for CRS records.
        • Completes and maintains the records operating procedures manual. Works with other Library records management staff to standardize practices and develop workflows and documentation for CRS records. Advises the Records Liaison for each CRS office and division on the Library’s requirements for CRS records. Manages the identification, maintenance, retention, transfer, and disposition of CRS records according to applicable laws and regulations.
      • ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT: Plans, develops, and implements systems and processes for institutional archives. Manages the storage and retrieval of materials in the CRS Archives, including CRS records. This includes print and born-digital material, time-based media, artifacts, and photographs. Evaluates CRS’s archival holdings. Creates and maintains documentation on collections processing, management, access, and security. Interprets access policies and ensures requests for materials are authorized and addressed within the scope of these policies. Creates and presents reports on accessions, processing, transfers, and usage for internal audiences as needed.
      • PROGRAM POLICY ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
        • Works with senior management to resolve policy matters related to CRS records and archives. Consults with, guides, and advises managers and CRS Records Liaisons on records and archives policies, programs, and activities. Consults on and is instrumental in developing records and archives policies and procedures. Performs strategic planning for records and archives programs.
        • Provides outreach, consultation, guidance, and advice to CRS staff on records and archives programs. Coordinates and provides training in CRS records and archives to Records Liaisons, and regular records review and cleanup refreshers for all CRS staff through electronic communications.
      • SPECIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Participates and collaborates with project teams on technology developments that affect CRS records. Project teams may include management and staff of the KSG, other CRS and Library offices and divisions, and/or external vendors and contractors. Manages internal projects related to imaging, metadata, uploading, and maintenance of physical archives requiring digitization.

      CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress (LC), CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for nearly a century.

      CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and committees.

      The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

      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 records management laws, regulations, programs, and processes.**
      • Ability to oversee records management functions.**
      • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of archival work, including analysis, organization, and description of archival material.**
      • Ability to provide consultation and liaison services.**
      • Ability to plan and organize.
      • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

      Position: Geographer/Biologist/General Engineer/Physical Scientist/Librarian (Data Scientist)
      Location: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey (Laurel, MD)
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       $82,764 to $107,590

      This is an interdisciplinary position and is being advertised concurrently with the following announcements: Open to current or former Federal employees: USGS-RES-24-12595108-ST-AW

      As an Interdisciplinary Data Scientist within the Eastern Ecological Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

      • Serves as a data manager to assist/develop center’s wide policy for managing center’s data.
      • Designs and coordinates protocols and procedures for data integration.
      • Advise center scientists and data stewards.
      • Coordinates records management, curation, and preservation processes.

      Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

      • There is only one vacancy that may be filled at any of the following locations: Laurel, Maryland; Turners Falls, Massachusetts; Kearneysville, West Virginia. The location will be determined when a selection is made.
      • You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.
      • Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
      • A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
      • Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

      Qualifications for Librarian, GS-1410: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Librarian, all grade levels.

      • A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree; OR
      • B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
        • Examples of such experience may include maintaining and updating the electronic catalog of library holdings; maintaining an accurate record of the journal holdings; contacting other libraries and arranging interlibrary loan of or copying of material and obtaining reference lists and bibliographies from other’s sources; performing literature searches in a computerized database by using knowledge of subject-heading structure and logic of search information; utilizing the computer to access library databases, online journals, online library services, the internet, and electronic mail to identify and obtain information for library users; and conducting research on technical and scientific information.

      Position: Data Management Officer / Senior Data Management Officer
      Location: International Monetary Fund
      Posted: SLA
      Salary:       $95,000-150,000

      Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) seeks a reliable, dynamic, and collaborative Data Management Officer in the Data and Information Section, within the Information, Resilience & Services Division of the Corporate Services & Facilities Department.

      The Section serves the data and information needs of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG) and consists of three functional teams including the Content Management & Data Licensing Team (CD), Digital Discovery and Access Team (DDA) and the Research & Data Services Team (RDS). The CD team negotiates and manages licenses to a broad range of economic and financial data, news, and analytical sources. The DDA team oversees the technology infrastructure and enables the discovery and access to data and information. The RDS team is responsible for research services, training, and client engagement, and manages the physical spaces including the IMF Library and the Data Zone. In addition, the Section is responsible for providing guidance on copyright and the use of third-party content.


      Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Team Lead for Content Management & Data Licensing, the Data Management Officer is responsible for negotiating and managing subscriptions for data and information resources used by the IMF and the WBG. Primary areas of focus include banking, bonds equities & loans, credit rating agencies, economic & financial data, real-time sources, news services, and print/electronic books and journals.  

      Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assist in life cycle management of data and information resources. The main duties and responsibilities include:

      • Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand the data and informational needs of various client groups including research analysts, research officers, economists, and information management officers.
      • Negotiating contract terms and pricing to secure favorable agreements for the IMF and the WBG. Scheduling product trials, monitoring vendor contracts, and assisting with training and outreach engagements.
      • Supporting the transition to data feeds and negotiating favorable licensing terms. Support the DDA team in enabling access and partner with stakeholders in the Information Technology Department.
      • Analyzing usage from both internal and external systems to recommend retention and cancellation decisions for data and information resource subscriptions.
      • Planning and coordinating projects to reduce the duplication of subscriptions in multiple formats.
      • Conducting market research to identify potential data and information resources to meet the needs of clients. Developing and maintaining relationships with data and information resource providers.
      • Documenting and communicating usage rights information from the license agreement for user reference.
      • Assisting with the review of license agreements and negotiating appropriate usage rights, as needed. Assist with budget related tasks as needed. Other duties as assigned to contribute to the work program of the Data & Information Section.

      Minimum Qualifications: Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in library and information science, or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience negotiating and managing data and information resource subscriptions, is required.  

      Specialized Skills/Knowledge:

      • Demonstrated experience in needs assessment, analyzing usage and negotiating market data subscriptions.
      • Proven understanding of electronic information resources landscape and associated issues.
      • Willingness to provide assistance, and support to others; strong customer-support skills.
      • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills required.
      • Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and team skills; ability to foster productive and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point).

      This is a two-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent’s performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.

      Two Positions: Maryland

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      Position: Executive Director
      Location: University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) (College Park)
      Posted: MLA JobLine, ALA JobList, SLA
      Salary:       $165,000-180,000

      The University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium invites applications and nominations for the role of Executive Director. USMAI Library Consortium includes 17 member libraries of universities and colleges in the State of Maryland. With historical roots in the state’s university system, the consortium includes libraries of both public and private institutions. USMAI is dedicated to sharing human and information resources to advance the research and learning of various constituencies that partner with its member libraries. The Consortium supports and explores resource sharing and enhancement of services to users through programs in cooperative collecting, access to electronic resources and physical collections, and enhanced interlibrary loan and document delivery. USMAI seeks to appoint a leader who will help it discover and develop new approaches to resource sharing in the broadest sense and work to position it and its members at the forefront of consortia enterprises.

      In collaboration with the Council of Library Deans/Directors (CLD) and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, the Executive Director of USMAI will provide strategic vision and energetic leadership for the Consortium. Working closely with the CLD and consortial librarians and staff, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the programs and services of the Consortium, implementing strategic initiatives, and seeking new opportunities and funding sources to improve the services and performances of the member libraries. The next Executive Director will be at the forefront of trends in academic libraries and be able to bring new ideas to the Consortium. 

      Successful candidates will bring to the role a demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies, personal skills to maintain effective relationships while building consensus with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues, knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services and excellent project management skills. They will also have a minimum of five years of relevant and progressively responsible experience working in either academic libraries, associations, related non-profit organizations, or similar organizations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate a record of progressively increasing administrative skills relevant to the position’s requirements, including ability in leadership, participative management, and sound fiscal oversight. 

      Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. The full position profile, as well as portals to submit inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters, may be accessed below.

      Recruiting through Isaacson, Miller. Sean Farrell is leading this search with Drew Chang.

      Position: College Archivist
      Location: St. Mary’s College of Maryland
      Salary:       $72,000-77,000

      This 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position is anticipated to begin July 1, 2025.

      Description: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts college, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track College Archivist position. The Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative archivist to manage all aspects of the College Archives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced archivist able to work independently as a ‘lone arranger.’ The successful candidate must have strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

      As the liaison for History and Museum Studies programs, the archivist develops the Library’s collections in these subject areas, provides research support, and collaborates with teaching faculty to incorporate information literacy skills and concepts into departmental curriculum. 

      The archivist will also collaborate with Research & Instruction Librarian colleagues to teach information literacy sessions in the First Year Seminars (a required course for all new St. Mary’s students), and provide general research and reference assistance.

      As full-time, tenure track faculty the archivist is expected to be a committed member of the Library department, engage in scholarship, participate in faculty governance, service to the college, and student advising as outlined in the Faculty Bylaws. As a small, supportive, undergraduate-focused liberal arts environment the Library is committed to providing professional development and mentorship.

      The Library values culturally responsive and critical librarianship and seeks to create a community of practice that supports students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups to increase student belonging and reduce equity gaps in student performance.

      Essential duties include:

      • Manage all aspects of the College Archives including budget, facility, student interns/employees, and policies and procedures
      • Collect, organize, describe, and preserve archival material and collections in all formats
      • Maintain and increase online access to archival collections
      • Develop records management policies (including for electronic records)
      • Develop displays and exhibits related to the College Archives
      • Represent the College Archives on local, regional, and national levels
      • Communicate regularly with donors and potential donors of historical collection
      • Provide special support to the alumni and advancement offices
      • Provide general reference support and specialized research assistance related to the access  and use of the College Archives, genealogy, primary sources, and oral history
      • Provide specialized information literacy instruction related to oral history, genealogy, and primary sources
      •  Build and manage diverse library collections to support student learning

      Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary’s City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland’s public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pre-tenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

      Required qualifications:

      • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school OR equivalent accredited degree with formal training in archival theory and practice
      • At least 2 years’ experience working in an archive of any kind
      • Knowledge of digitization standards and tools
      • Dedicated to positively engaging with undergraduate students
      • Interest in information literacy education and teaching
      • Ability to work independently
      •  Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds

      An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable.

      Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

      The annual salary range is $72k – $77k, depending on qualifications and experience. 

      Eight Positions: Maryland

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      Position: Assessment Librarian
      Location: Johns Hopkins University
      Posted: SLA, ALA Joblist
      Salary: $75,800-132,600

      We are seeking an Assessment Librarian to lead, develop, and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive and strategic assessment program within the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries and Museums. The position serves to promote a culture of assessment, to provide various forms of expertise and increase the technical competencies of library and museum staff in this area. This expert oversees and participates in assessment efforts throughout the libraries and museums: collects, analyzes, and documents a wide range of data and contributes to a data-driven approach to achieving strategic objectives. The Assessment Librarian supports data analysis and reporting needs across the libraries and museums and provides training and consultation on evaluation, data, and reporting tools and techniques. The work of the Assessment Librarian will both enable the libraries and museums to document value and impact and to make evidence-based decisions. This role will be skilled at translating both qualitative and quantitative findings into clear and compelling narratives. This individual will work with colleagues, including the User Experience Analyst, the Business Analyst, and other stakeholders, to identify data needs. Additionally, there is a campus focus for this role to strengthen and expand relationships with campus partners also engaged in assessment activities, such as the Office of Institutional Research, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Student Affairs, and other JHU divisions/schools.

      Specific Duties & Responsibilities

      • Promotes assessment and evidence-based decision making for services, operations, and spaces that enhance and articulate the story of the library and museum’s impact.
      • Works collaboratively with leadership, department managers, and other colleagues to identify performance indicators and other metrics that offer data-driven insight on operations, including collections, facilities, instruction, and technology.
      • Works with colleagues and the Assessment & Analytics Interest group to assist with generating and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
      • Provides consultation and training related to best practices that support library and museum staff in gathering, analyzing, and managing operational and assessment data for internal and external reporting needs.
      • Assesses the user experience as it relates to our physical spaces. Gather patron feedback through a variety of techniques (i.e., formal/informal usability testing, surveys, interviews, observations, focus groups, participatory design, or review of existing UX data) and make recommendations for strategically improving library services.
      • Develops an assessment program for the Sheridan Libraries and Museums that highlights the division’s impact in existing and new areas, explores ways to more effectively utilize resources, and identifies opportunities to maximize value.
      • Works with colleagues from peer institutions to benchmark/compare/analyze information. Leverage peer data, vendor data, and other external sources within assessment analytics.
      • Represents the institution within assessment groups or consortia.
      • Effectively communicates assessment results to key stakeholders, including library and museum colleagues, faculty, and campus stakeholders.
      • Serves as department head with budgetary responsibility for the Assessment department.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

      • Exemplary self-starter with ability to conceive and implement assessment activities that engage and partner with others.
      • Strong working knowledge of assessment in higher education.
      • Working knowledge of assessment in higher education or equivalent fields.
      • Expertise with visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, Microsoft BI, and other relevant tools.
      • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
      • Ability to motivate colleagues through assessment activities and leadership skills.
      • Ability to examine and assess services, procedures, policies, strategic plans, and initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership, department managers, library and museum staff, diverse library and museum teams, and campus partners.
      • Commitment to ethical and responsible best practices in the collection, use, and storage of assessment data.
      • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills.

      Additional Information: Position may supervise library support staff and student workers within the department.

      Minimum Qualifications

      • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related Degree.
      • Five years professional and progressively responsible management library experience.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Academic library experience.
      • Experience with Alma analytics and working with other library data.
      • Experience performing qualitative and quantitative data visualization and analysis.

      Classified Title: Library Services Manager 
      Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assessment Librarian   
      Role/Level/Range: L/04/LD  
      Starting Salary Range: $75,800 – $132,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
      Employee group: Full Time 
      Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hous/week 
      Exempt Status: Exempt 
      Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus 
      Department name: ​​​​​​​Assessment  
      Personnel area: Libraries 

      Position: Data Access Librarian
      Location: Johns Hopkins University
      Salary:       $62,900-110,100

      We are seeking a Data Access Librarian who will be responsible for the selection, discovery, and access of institutional, open-access, community, and purchased datasets serving Johns Hopkins researchers, faculty, students, and staff. As a member of the Digital Scholarship & Data Services team, the data access librarian promotes data literacy and the discovery and use of relevant datasets through providing individual consultations and developing and delivering workshops, training programs, and research guides. The data access librarian supports and collaborates with colleagues in data services, Academic Liaisons, Hopkins researchers and faculty, the larger academic data librarian and data services community, and especially the new Data Science and AI Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

      Specific Duties & Responsibilities

      • Conducts consultations and answers patron inquiries related to secondary data, particularly on discovering, accessing, evaluating, and working with datasets.
      • In collaboration with Technical Services and the Discovery and Access team, selects, describes, and promotes discovery and access to datasets provided through Data Services, open-access and community repositories, and purchased from vendors.
      • Develops and delivers instructional programming, including workshops and classroom sessions on finding, evaluating, and using secondary data of all types and on tools and methods to effectively work with data.
      • Conducts outreach and builds relationships with researchers, faculty, and students on their needs around data discovery and access.
      • Serves as the Organization Representative to the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).
      • Acquires and licenses datasets and related resources for the library’s collection in coordination with relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
      • Administers the Johns Hopkins Libraries Data Grant data purchase program.
      • Represents Data Services on the JHU Sheridan Libraries Social Sciences Collection team.
      • Prepares secondary datasets and their metadata for improved access and discovery.
      • Creates and maintains relevant library guides and other informational resources for users.
      • Reports to library and university leadership on dataset usage and needs.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

      • Thorough understanding of the tools and methods for finding and assessing datasets relevant to specific research needs, the academic research process, and data literacy in higher education.
      • Strong understanding of the methods and data requirements of research in Artificial Intelligence.
      • Knowledge of programmatic tools and technologies for data access including API use in languages like R and Python, SQL, and some familiarity with data cleaning, normalization, and visualization.
      • Excellent communication skills.
      • Ability to work independently and to collaborate with diverse colleagues and patrons.
      • Ability to learn and apply new skills and evidence of ongoing self-directed learning.
      • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

      Minimum Qualifications

      • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related degree.
      • Three years professional library experience.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Experience with medium-to-large data sets (over 1 million rows).
      • Experience providing instruction, consultation, and public services in a library or academic setting, preferably including via video conferencing.
      • Experience with collection development, acquisitions, and licensing of library resources.

      Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

      • Skill in using tools and technologies for data access, data cleaning, normalization, and visualization, including SQL, R, and Python.

      Classified Title: Librarian III 
      Job Posting Title (Working Title): Data Access Librarian   
      Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
      Starting Salary Range: $62,900 – $110,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
      Employee group: Full Time 
      Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm 
      Exempt Status: Exempt 
      Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus 
      Department name: ​​​​​​​GIS & Data Services 
      Personnel area: Libraries 

      Position: Scholarly Communications Librarian
      Location: Johns Hopkins University
      Salary:       $62,900-110,100

      We are seeking a Scholarly Communications Librarian to develop, coordinate, and promote the growth of the Libraries’ scholarly communication programs and services, including outreach, training and support to faculty, students, and staff on open access, open educational resources, scholarly publishing, fair use, and copyright. The role also provides research consultation in the aforementioned areas. Alongside the Digital Repositories Manager, this role supports digital scholarship by promoting the use of the JHU Institutional Repository (JScholarship), as well as other scholarly communication tools provided by the Libraries. They advance the Libraries scholarly communication initiatives by developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships within the library and across the institution to facilitate an interdisciplinary network supporting faculty and students in research publication and impact. The role works closely with other librarians across all Johns Hopkins Libraries to develop strong relationships and support the University’s scholarly communication endeavors. The Librarian is a visible leader both on campus and nationally representing the Sheridan Libraries and its interests in respect to open access and scholarly communications at conferences, workshops, and other venues. The role reports to the Digital Scholarship & Data Services Manager.

      Specific Duties & Responsibilities

      • Guides staff and researchers regarding Open Access considerations, including workflows, policies, and procedures for effective and sustainable open research output.
      • Works with the Digital Repositories Manager to ensure consistent and effective capture and curation of digital scholarship materials.
      • Works with the Digital Repositories Manager to provide innovative, sustainable, and inclusive scholarly communication services and policies that support open access and broad dissemination of the University’s research.
      • Leads the development and implementation of education programs for library staff on issues of Scholarly Communications.
      • Supports JHU faculty in the use of research deposit and capture tools and technology.
      • Develops and implements a program to increase awareness among faculty, researchers, and students about Scholarly Communications in a research-intensive organization.
      • Develops and maintains a broad network of partners among faculty, scholars, graduate students, administration and committees on campus to inform, support, and advance the University’s Scholarly Communications Programs and goals.
      • Be informed and keep library staff and faculty informed and up to date on national and international trends, legislation, and pending changes in intellectual property rights, commercial and academic/research scholarly publishing and information technologies, including AI, that affect access and preservation of scholarly information.
      • Plans and organizes regular campus events and programs highlighting issues in Scholarly Communications.
      • Leads the Library’s participation in current and newly developed initiatives that encourage and enable faculty to manage their own copyright and improve the economics of and access to published research
      • Establish mechanisms to assist faculty with publishing agreements as authors of information and fair use of copyrighted works as users of information.
      • Explores opportunities to facilitate alternative faculty publication venues.
      • Maintains relationships and productive communication with information resource vendors and publishers; works with Associate Dean to develop effective negotiation strategies especially around Read and Publish or other “transformative” publishing models.
      • Works with Associate Dean on funding opportunities for OA.
      • Serves as a member of the Libraries’ Scholarly Communication Group and Scholarly Communications Steering Committee.
      • Uses appropriate tools to understand the publishing patterns of JHU scholars to better understand their preferences and patterns and can relate this to collection development opportunities.
      • Represents the Sheridan Libraries on various committees both internal and external as assigned.

      Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

      • Demonstrated understanding of copyright and the full life cycle of scholarly publishing.
      • Ability to gather, analyze, interpret data from multiple sources.
      • Ability to present complex data in a manner that is understandable to experts and lay people alike.
      • Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills.
      • Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations with a diverse range of stakeholders.
      • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both team-based and self -directed environments.
      • Advanced cultural competency that reflects diversity and inclusion issues relevant to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
      • Familiarity with Dimensions, InCites and other research metric tools.
      • Understanding of repository systems.
      • Knowledge of text and data mining.
      • Understanding of alternative measures of impact at the individual and institutional level.
      • Knowledge of faculty profile systems.

      Minimum Qualifications

      • MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an advanced related Degree.
      • Three years professional library experience.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Experience providing outreach, consultation, and instruction to a range of researchers (faculty, students, administration).
      • Demonstrated experience in outreach and collaborations that enhance relationships inside the library, across campus, and with publishers that strengthen scholarly communications.

      Classified Title: Librarian III 
      Job Posting Title (Working Title): Scholarly Communications Librarian   
      Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
      Starting Salary Range: $62,900 – $110,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
      Employee group: Full Time 
      Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5pm 
      Exempt Status: Exempt 
      Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus 
      Department name: ​​​​​​​Library Systems  
      Personnel area: Libraries 

      Position: Digital Repositories Manager
      Location: Johns Hopkins University
      Salary:       $62,900-110,100

      We are seeking a Digital Repositories Manager to lead the development, use, promotion, and support of the Johns Hopkins University’s Sheridan Libraries and Museums’ repository systems and the digital materials housed there. The individual in this role will serve as the product manager for the JHU Institutional Repository (JScholarship) and support other content and data repositories managed by the Sheridan Libraries. This role collaborates extensively with colleagues across the JHU Libraries to develop and implement policies, strategies, and systems that support comprehensive collection, effective curation, enduring preservation, and broad access to JHU’s scholarly output in digital form. This position reports to the Digital Scholarship & Data Services Manager.

      Specific Duties & Responsibilities

      • Develops and executes strategies for the management and curation of digital records, research output, faculty scholarship, and data sets.
      • Utilizes and optimizes software that supports the collection and distribution of electronic theses and dissertations and the long-term storage and preservation of institutional records.
      • Promotes awareness of library repositories and repository resources through instruction, marketing, search engine visibility, and engagement with Johns Hopkins faculty and the larger scholarly community.
      • Defines and implements strategies to streamline repository management, simplify workflows, and improve the experience of all repository users.
      • Collaborates with specialist and liaison librarians to support the deposit, discovery, and sharing of the scholarly output of JHU faculty and students.
      • Collaborates with the university archives to ensure scholarly records are structured and preserved to enable long-term access.
      • Acts as product owner for IT development work associated with repository systems to ensure software platforms meet strategic goals.
      • Works in collaboration with IT to identify and develop capabilities that support repository systems and/or utilize repository systems to provide additional services.
      • Works with User Experience Librarian and software developers to improve the user experience of software platforms and discoverability of content by researchers.
      • Defines, collects, and distributes statistics that measure the use of the institutional repository and the materials contained in the repository.
      • Manages the content and metadata assets in each repository system.
      • Creates and leads training, workshops, and other educational programs to encourage the use of repository resources and materials.
      • Administers users, application configuration, workflow, and policies in repository systems to ensure efficient functioning and adherence to institutional guidelines.
      • Coordinates the work of repository collections administrators to ensure consistent approaches are utilized for review, curation, and organization of repository materials.
      • Works with metadata librarians and other stakeholders to define and enforce best practices around metadata management and compliance to standards.
      • Works with archives, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate management and preservation of all repository assets.
      • Works with external open access and repository groups to ensure JHU repositories and repository practices remain state of the art.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

      • Familiarity with software development technologies and practices, especially related to open-source technologies.
      • Familiarity with content standards, metadata standards, and file format specifications.
      • Familiarity with scholars’ needs and use of digital content and services.
      • Familiarity with approaches to open access publications and the role of institutional repositories in the open access ecosystem.
      • Familiarity with digital preservation standards and best practices.
      • Knowledge of copyright, licensing, sharing, and use standards as they relate to repositories.
      • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with limited direction.
      • Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills.
      • Ability to convey technical concepts in understandable ways to non-technical staff, faculty, and students.

      Minimum Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s Degree.
      • Three years related experience.
      • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Experience in repository management, digital content management, and/or program leadership.
      • Experience with digital archives, electronic publishing systems, and other systems commonly used in conjunction with digital repositories.
      • Experience with current versions of digital repository systems (e.g. DSpace, Islandora, InvenioRDM).
      • Experience utilizing APIs, harvesting protocols, and access mechanisms commonly supported by cultural heritage repository systems.
      • Experience developing educational programs and facilitating training courses.
      • Experience working closely with software development teams.
      • Academic experience, especially in working with faculty.
      • Project management experience.

      Classified Title: Sr. Systems Administrator 
      Job Posting Title (Working Title): Digital Repositories Manager   
      Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
      Starting Salary Range: $62,900 – $110,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
      Employee group: Full Time 
      Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm 
      Exempt Status: Exempt 
      Location: Mount Washington Campus 
      Department name: ​​​​​​​GIS & Data Services  
      Personnel area: Libraries 

      Position: Librarian (Cataloging & Systems)
      Location: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Bethesda)
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       GS-11, $82,764-107,590

      You will serve as a Librarian (Cataloging & Systems) in the University Academic Operations of UNIF SRVS UNI OF THE HLTH SCI.

      Duties:

      • You will support all aspects of library technical services to ensure the discovery and access to all library materials.
      • You will independently perform original and copy cataloging for a wide range of bibliographic materials, contemporary and historical, in all formats and subject areas.
      • You will patriciate in the processes to develop, evaluate, and implement local policies for classification, descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, metadata management, and physical item processing.
      • You wil assist a wide scope of patrons, both local and remote, including faculty, students, civilian staff, and contractors.

      Qualifications:

      In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 

      1. Performing a full range of original cataloging duties for a variety of materials including monographs, serials, technical reports, audiovisual, electronic books, and microforms;
      2. Executing a full range of professional library service skills including referencing, cataloging, collection development, and acquisitioning; and
      3. Providing library assistance to patrons through email, telephone, online ticketing systems and/or in-person.

      Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
      https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/librarian-series-1410

      Education: Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:

      • Successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree. OR
      • Successful completion of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. Education, training, and experience established 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.

      Position: Archivist
      Location: National Archives and Records Administration (Bethesda)
      Posted: USA Jobs
      Salary:       GS 9-11, $68,405-107,590

      This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of Presidential Libraries, Joseph Biden Presidential Library. The incumbent is responsible for planning, performing and monitoring all archival functions in a variety of media, establishing work priorities, applying appropriate PRA and FOIA exemptions, and ensuring that priorities and work assigned to the archival staff are completed in compliance with NARA policies, standards, and procedures.

      Duties: The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an ARCHIVIST, you will:

      • Apply preservation techniques and recommend strategies for textual records, electronic records, and audiovisual materials.
      • Work independently in identifying, arranging and reviewing both non-classified and national security classified presidential records in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Review presidential records in accordance with the statutory requirements of the PRA, apply appropriate PRA and FOIA exemptions, and make redactions, as necessary.
      • Independently provide reference service in response to regular and complex e-mail, phone, and written requests for information regarding the Library’s textual, electronic, and non-textual holdings.
      • Assess researcher and archival needs and determine priorities for developing finding aids for records processed systematically and records processed in response to FOIA requests.

      Qualifications for the GS-11

      SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

      • Utilizing various systems or databases to locate, analyze, index, and manage archival records. AND
      • Collaborating and participating in projects describing or preserving a body of records. AND
      • Executing communication strategies, plans, or activities. AND
      • Experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

      OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

      OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

      NOTE : Education has to be directly related to the position. Only education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) of graduate education is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.

      Qualifications for the GS-09

      SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

      • Researching and reporting on archival records. AND
      • Providing customer service to various audiences through oral and written communication techniques. AND
      • Experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

      OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree.

      OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

      NOTE : Education has to be directly related to the position. Only education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (i.e., beyond the first year) of graduate education is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement.

      In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F):

      • For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks.
      • For the GS-09, you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks.

      Education: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, you must also have the below requirement:

      Education Requirements:       The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.

      OR Combination of Education and Experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

      Professional experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.

      Position: Teen Services Supervisor I
      Location: Frederick County Public Libraries (Thurmont Regional Library)  
      Posted: MLA Jobline
      Salary:       $61,224-97,958

      Join the vibrant, community-minded team at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL)!  We are seeking a creative, energetic, and visionary individual to become part of our team. Located in Central Maryland between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, FCPL is a rapidly developing system of nine libraries and two bookmobiles.  Our mission is to facilitate the public’s freedom to explore, to invent, and to transform. FCPL connects people to ideas and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

      Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (varied workdays and hours within the FCPL operating schedule); full benefits; position is subject to system-wide reassignment  

      This position assures that teens, their families, and caregivers experience the joy of reading in a friendly, creative, and dynamic Teens Department.  Supervision is given to professional and paraprofessional Teen Services staff; supervision is received from the Branch Administrator or Assistant Branch Administrator.

      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      • Manage all operations of the Teen Services Department 
      • Assign responsibilities, direct, evaluate and provide leadership to Teen Services staff 
      • Provide specialized reference and research service related to teens 
      • Initiate new and original initiatives for Teen programming and services and provide leadership to staff for the same 
      • Build relationships and partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and leaders for financial and advocacy support 
      • Write grants to obtain additional funding support for special projects 
      • Develop and deliver age-appropriate programs, workshops, and training to support patron needs 
      • Market teen collections and services through traditional methods and social media 
      • Create content for the teen section of FCPL’s Website and Intranet and oversee creation of the same 
      • Develop, recommend, and monitor the services, policies and procedures of Teen Services working with other Teen Services Supervisors and in collaboration with the Youth Services Coordinator 
      • Develop strategic directions for the Teen Services Department in alignment with FCPL strategic plan 
      • Lead or participate in system-wide planning for Teen Services or any other area as assigned 
      • Develop and present Teen Services training to FCPL staff 
      • Oversee staff development of informational brochures, book lists and other printed media  
      • Provide reference, information, and readers advisory services to patrons of varied ages, abilities, and skill levels 
      • Manage departmental scheduling and statistics; compile and prepare reports, data, and other written work 
      • Keep abreast and implement use of current technologies to enhance personal and branch efficiency as well as patron services 
      • Understand, support, and interpret departmental, FCPL and systems policies and procedures to staff and the general public 
      • As needed, serve as Librarian-in-charge 
      • Serve on Branch Management Team including representing interests of Teen Services
      • Actively support the values of Frederick County Public Libraries 
      • Represent the Library on internal and external committees and in meetings relating to children’s services; participate on system-wide and branch teams 
      • Actively participate in local, state, and national library associations; attend seminars, workshops, and continuing education activities; maintain professional affiliations to keep abreast of current and emerging trends, innovation, technology, services, early literacy, spaces and other related areas of library planning and services 
      • May perform duties as a Notary Public, to include witnessing the signing of documents and verifying their authenticity.
      • Perform other related duties as required 

      QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

      • Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited program 
      • Minimum 2 years of professional or para-professional library work experience that includes at least 1 year in Teen Services (ages 6th-12th grade)
      • Minimum 1 year of work experience supervising and/or directing the work of others 
      • Professional Public Librarian certification from the Maryland State Department of Education or ability to obtain this certification within 6 months after hire with MLS degree, current certification must then be maintained 

      OR 

      • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 
      • Minimum 4 years of professional or para-professional library work experience that includes at least 1 year in Teen Services (ages 6th-12th grade)
      • Minimum 1 year of work experience supervising and/or directing the work of others 
      • Ability to obtain and maintain Library Associate certification from the MD State Department of Education, plus willingness and ability to attend training sessions as applicable 
      • NOTE: A related Master’s degree may substitute for a portion of the professional or para-professional library work experience 

       KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

      • Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in a public library system 
      • Knowledge of marketing principles with ability to effectively apply them to a library setting 
      • Working knowledge of readers’ interest and of books and authors, especially in children’s literature 
      • Working knowledge of general and specialized reference materials and sources, and the most effective means to access information 
      • Working knowledge of social media tools and techniques, with the ability to effectively communicate in an online environment to engage customers via social media 
      • Knowledge of standard computer applications and devices including tablets/mobile devices, software applications and downloadable e-format materials 
      • Ability to effectively supervise, direct and evaluate the work of others including strong and effective training and development skills 
      • Ability to demonstrate effective leadership, positive attitude, flexibility, initiative, and creativity in performing job duties 
      • Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, assignments, and unanticipated emergencies with minimum supervision 
      • Ability to work effectively independent, cooperatively, and as part of a team 
      • Strong internal and external customer service ability including ability to exhibit patience, tact and courtesy working collaboratively in a team environment 
      • Ability to effectively create and analyze information, including written, statistical, and numerical data 
      • Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems 
      • Ability to create and market high-quality programming in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment 
      • Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, make decisions, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision 
      • Ability to effectively train staff and patrons in the use of technology and specialized children’s resources 
      • Ability to effectively interpret FCPL policies and procedures to patrons, community groups and professional groups
      • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and the general public, including the ability to effectively build relationships and partnerships with community organizations, businesses, schools and similar entities
      • Ability to demonstrate flexibility, positivity, and good judgment
      • Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively represent FCPL in the community through public speaking skills
      • May require the ability to become a certified Notary for the State of Maryland within 90 days of hire.

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

      •  While working in this position, the employee is frequently walking, sitting, lift up to 20 pounds, reach, and perform repetitive motions; occasionally push up to 40 pounds.  
      • While working in this position, the employee is almost constantly working indoors 
      • During outreach programs and events the employee is frequently working outdoors; working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) working in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) and dusty environments.  

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

      • Ability to provide own transportation as needed to meetings/workshops, trainings, FCPL branches, etc. 
      • Available for varied workdays and hours within FCPL operating schedule, and other hours as needed for meetings and FCPL commitments 

      Position: Training Specialist (MLS/MLIS preferred)
      Location: BLH Technologies (Rockville)
      Posted: ALA Joblist
      Salary:       $65,000-73,000

      BLH Technologies, Inc., an award-winning company specializing in public health, communications, technology, and safety monitoring solutions for Federal and commercial clients, is seeking a Training Specialist to support National Institutes of Health (NIH) programs, including those within the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

      The Training Specialist will support the development and execution of synchronous and asynchronous virtual trainings related to PubMed, MedlinePlus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other NLM health information products and services. The ideal candidate is collaborative, able to learn new processes and technologies quickly, and has strong communication skills.

      Duties

      • Support the creation and delivery of interactive online synchronous and asynchronous classes tutorials, videos, and other learning resources and services for librarians, information specialists, and other NLM audiences.
      • Collaborate with product owners, subject matter experts and training team(s) to craft learning objectives and content for learning resources.
      • Support the development and implementation of training needs assessments and evaluation plans and systems. Provide recommendations for improving the usability of content based on learner feedback.
      • Maintain currency and quality of learning resources.
      • Maintain awareness of current adult education, instructional design, educational technology, and accessibility trends and developments.
      • Prepare reports and correspondence, complete special projects, and maintain records and files.
      • Ensure quality control and protection of Federal data and training products.

      Qualifications

      • Bachelor’s degree
      • A Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited institution preferred.
      • At least 3 years of experience in instructional design, development, and learning project management.
      • Experience or knowledge of NLM products and services is desirable.
      • Government contract experience preferred.

      Knowledge and Special Skills

      • Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal); demonstrated ability to translate complex topics to plain, simple language.
      • Must be extremely detail oriented.
      • Knowledge and experience in online education.
      • Familiarity with current educational theories, models and techniques, particularly related to adult education a plus.

      Five Positions: Washington, D.C.

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      Position: Access Services / Reference Librarian
      Location: University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
      Posted: LLSDC Jobline
      Salary: $65,849-73,550

      Brief Description of Duties: Under the general direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, and supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistance will provide administrative support to Faculty and Staff of the Law School. This includes the management of electronic services. Additionally, the incumbent will provide extensive reference services and will be expected to participate in legal research and clinical instruction.

      Essential Duties and Responsibilities

      • Assists with and maintains circulation operations (hard copy and electronic), special collection rooms, study areas and clinical libraries.
      • Manages interlibrary loan requests.
      • Responsible for shelf management.
      • Develops metrics and provides statistical reports on circulations performance.
      • Coordinates security and facility management.
      • Provides references services for faculty, staff, student and public patrons.
      • Participates in the faculty liaison program.
      • Takes part in the instructional curriculum for both the legal research and clinical programs.
      • Creates and maintains Libguides.
      • Assists with collection development.
      • Partners with the UDC Learning Resources Division and Washington Research Library Consortium for public access services policies and development.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Minimum Job Requirements

      • A law degree from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
      • Master’s in library science, or equivalent, from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
      • Familiarity with interlibrary and integrated library systems.

      Position: Head of Collection Services
      Location: University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
      Posted: LLSDC Jobline
      Salary: Up to $95,317

      Brief Description of Duties: The Head of Collection Services reports to the Associate Director of the Law Library of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and manages and performs duties related to collection services operations, including acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resource management, and access services. The incumbent trains and supervises technical staff and student workers.

      Essential Duties and Responsibilities

      • Manage all aspects of the online integrated library system, online public access catalog, discovery system, and consortial and interlibrary loan systems.
      • Represent the law library in the Washington Research Library Consortium by serving on committees and making recommendations to the Associate Dean and Associate Director about consortial policies, procedures, and agreements affecting the law library.
      • Administer library web-based content/ERM, including the library website and A to Z database list, and liaise with vendors and university information systems management department.
      • Coordinate with university library counterparts on collaborative acquisitions to ensure fiscal responsibility and maximization of collections and services provided to patrons.
      • Facilitate library acquisitions, including purchasing materials; submitting, tracking, and reviewing invoices; assisting with digital resource licensing negotiations; reviewing vendor statements and resolving billing questions.
      • Perform copy cataloging and occasional original cataloging; prepare full descriptive MARC21/RDA catalog records and update existing records; obtain, manage, and update cataloging records from vendors; provide authority control of headings and the proper testing of links in bibliographic records; and create, maintain, and enrich metadata representing the law library’s collections.
      • Oversee library collection maintenance, including evaluating the physical space for growth, deaccession, and organization.
      • Assist with determining policies and procedures related to patron access to collections, including service hours, circulation, and interlibrary loans.
      • Manage, train, and supervise library technical staff and student workers in collection services processes, including processing interlibrary loans and circulation procedures.
      • Provide accurate statistics and data analysis required for reporting agencies.
      • Participate in professional organizations and engage in professional development activities at the local, regional, and/or national level.
      • Participate in law school committees and collaborate with colleagues in other departments on programs and policies.
      • Depending on qualifications and workload, participate in the planning and delivery of legal research and technology instruction, including as an instructor in the required first-year legal research curriculum. For this purpose, the incumbent may be designated an Instructor of Law.
      • Depending on qualifications and workload, possibly teach 1 elective law course per academic year, at the discretion of the Associate Dean and Associate Director of the Law Library.
      • Perform other duties as assigned.

      Minimum Job Requirements

      • MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution.
      • JD from an ABA-accredited institution (or equivalent law degree). JD requirement may be waived with significant demonstrated experience, preferably in an academic library.
      • 2 years of progressive professional experience in a law library with responsibilities in technical services areas such as cataloging, systems administration, ERM, and acquisitions.
      • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as scheduled. 
      • Familiarity with access services standards and procedures preferred
      • Experience providing basic legal reference services preferred.
      • Experience working with Ex Libris (or similar) and Springshare content management system preferred.

      Position: Associate Director of the Law Library
      Location: University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
      Posted: LLSDC Jobline
      Salary: Up to $102,397

      Brief Description of Duties: The Associate Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Public Services Unit. The incumbent uses independent judgment and demonstrates expertise in the field by recommending policies, procedures, and systems reflecting professional criteria. The Associate Director is responsible for insuring that the resources allocated to the unit will reflect an efficient level of service.

      Essential Duties and Responsibilities

      • Supervises the administrative personnel for the day-to-day operations of the Law Library units.
      • Evaluates all employees under his/her administrative supervision.
      • Surveys and evaluates existing services and programs on an ongoing basis and develops recommendations, as necessary.
      • Coordinates the development of the budgets of the Law Library units and assists in the development of the Law Library’s budget.
      • Prepares and submits recommendations for the annual budget for the Public Services unit and its services.
      • Reviews requests for materials and equipment purchases.
      • Provides administrative leadership for the Public Services unit of the Law Library and supervises all functions.
      • Periodically submits reports on the activities and issues of Public Services unit.
      • Develops performance standards for resource utilization and service in Public Services based on established professional criteria.
      • Supervises application of new technologies in support of instruction.
      • Identifies duties of personnel under his/her supervision.
      • Coordinates the preparation of reports for the Law Library.
      • Develops strategies for staff development and implements steps to accomplish them.
      • Reviews personnel matters and recommends actions in accordance with established policies.
      • Identifies grant possibilities and develops proposals to obtain funding.
      • Assists with the planning of facilities to accommodate services and collections.
      • Performs reference duties as required.
      • Participates in the faculty liaison program.
      • Promotes the services of the Division throughout the academic community and among cooperating institutions.
      • Serves on law school and university-wide committees and task forces as appointed.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Minimum Job Requirements: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in academic law libraries with a history of increasing responsibilities, including strong supervisory and managerial skills.

      Position: Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Scholarly Resources and Services
      Location: Georgetown University
      Posted: SLA
      Salary: $80,429-157,238

      Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

      Job Overview: Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Scholarly Resources and Services provides vision and creative leadership, coordination, and support for Research Services, Access Services, and the School of Continuing Studies Library. The AUL will also be responsible for developing and supporting library services on the emerging Capitol Campus, located in downtown DC.  

      The AUL takes a leadership role in developing new programs and partnerships that empower faculty and students and ensure that the library evolves in a rapidly changing environment. They actively shape and advance research and instruction services in combination with student outreach and engagement, and also guide the development of general collections and access services. By leading innovative, productive collaborations and shared services among the SRS units, the AUL helps expand the library’s capacity to provide responsive, effective user-centered services and enhanced access to scholarly content.  

      Working within a collaborative, team-oriented environment, the AUL for SRS closely coordinates the functions, directions, and resources of their division with the collection, research, instruction, and outreach services offered by other public-facing units within the library, especially the Booth Family Center for Special Collections and the Digital Scholarship Services Unit. In addition, they cultivate and sustain partnerships with faculty and other campus stakeholders through a variety of outreach and communication methods, with a focus on strengthening the library’s contributions to student success and increasing its impact on faculty research and teaching.

      As a member of the Library’s Executive Committee and Leadership Council, the AUL for SRS shares in the planning, decision-making, resource management, and setting of strategic directions for library wide operations and services. They also represent the Library within the University and in local, regional, and national associations and consortia, and may be called on to represent the Dean of the Library, as appropriate. 

      Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation: The AUL for Scholarly Resources reports to the Dean of the Library and works closely with the AUL for Digital Services and Technology, the Director of the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, the Director of Administrative Services, and the Head of Outreach and Engagement. Direct reports to the AUL include 3 FTE librarians heading the areas of Research Services, Access Services, and the School of Continuing Studies. 

      The AUL regularly meets with SRS department heads and their staff to establish directions and priorities, review progress on established goals, and assess outcomes. They also provide mentoring and counsel to staff, seek professional development and training opportunities for staff, and serve as an advocate on behalf of their staff. 

      In addition, the AUL has direct and indirect contact with other library staff across all divisions through shared meetings, projects, and informal gatherings. They establish connections with faculty and other campus partners through regular outreach and meetings, and have direct and indirect contact with donors and alumni through participation in library events, campus and community meetings, and interaction with the Library Board members and affiliates.

      This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

      Required Qualifications

      • Master’s degree in library science (or MIS) from an ALA accredited institution or its foreign equivalent, plus a second Master’s degree by date of appointment
      • Minimum of 8 years of experience in working with research collections and instructional services in academic libraries, with demonstrated success in outreach to faculty, students, and other campus partners
      • Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in leading innovative library research and user services, with successful record of managing and administering one or more units  
      • Proven effectiveness in budget management and planning
      • Record of articulating a compelling vision, setting direction, and accomplishing initiatives in a rapidly changing environment
      • Ability to take initiative, identify issues, and problem solve
      • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the trends and issues affecting academic research libraries, along with understanding of and enthusiasm for the role of the library in the research, teaching, and learning mission of the university
      • Record of exceptional interpersonal skills and excellence in oral and written communications, as well as evidence of strategic, in-person engagement
      • Proven ability to build and sustain effective working relationships, contribute to the organization at a high level, and work collaboratively in a diverse, fast-paced environment
      • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, students, and staff
      • Evidence of professional services and scholarly contributions through presentations and/or publications

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Proven experience in collection development, assessment, planning, and management of library materials budgets
      • Knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communications and copyright in higher education
      • Experience using digital and AI tools in support of research and instruction
      • Operational knowledge of and/or experience working with access services

      Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$80,429.00 – $157,238.93. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

      Position: Assistant University Archivist
      Location: Georgetown University, Booth Family Center for Special Collections
      Salary: $44,022-73,406

      Requirements: The Booth Family Center for Special Collections is home to Georgetown University’s rare book collections, manuscript collections, the Georgetown University Archives and the University Art Collection. Located on the fifth floor of the Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library, it preserves and protects primary resources and unique items for future generations.

      The Assistant University Archivist contributes to the arrangement, description, and preservation of the institution’s analog and digital records to ensure that information on the history of the University is organized and accessible. In coordination with the University Archivist, s/he develops and implements an integrated and coordinated approach for accessioning and processing new analog and born-digital acquisitions. The Assistant University Archivist provides leadership in the department, the Library, and across the University on issues relating to the transfer, long-term preservation, and access to digital archival holdings. Reporting to the University Archivist in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections (BFCSC), additional duties include, but are not limited to:

      Processing and Collection Management

      • Acquire, preserve, arrange, describe, and provide access to Georgetown University institutional collections, with special emphasis on born-digital materials in coordination with the University Archivist.
      • Work with University departments, research centers, student groups, and administrative units to transfer to the BFCSC for permanent storage analog and digital institutional records of enduring value.
      • Design, develop, and implement in-house workflows, methods, and quality control processes for cataloging, managing, and preserving digital materials transferred to the BFCSC.
      • Contribute to a continuous process of assessment to ensure the development of workflows that are effective and sustainable.
      • Collaborate with staff in the Digital Scholarship and Technology Services Department to develop policies and maintain processes for the long-term storage and preservation of and access to digital materials.

      Research and Reference Support

      • Work scheduled shifts at the BFCSC reception desk and reading room, assisting researchers in registering using the special collections patron management system, in the appropriate use of a public scanner, and in the proper care and use of materials.
      • Answer University Archives-related reference questions from Georgetown faculty, students, administrators, alumni, the media, and other researchers at the reception desk, and by chat, email, or phone.   
      • Determine patrons’ research needs; identifies and locates appropriate information sources.
      • Determine which materials can be made available for research under University policy and the law.

      Digital Projects

      • Participate in the development and creation of digital collections for enhanced online access to materials.
      • Collaborate with Digital Scholarship and Technology Services staff to design and implement workflows for in-house digitization.
      • Prepare materials physically and intellectually for outsourced digitization.
      • Perform quality control on digitized collections.
      • Edit and enhance curated archival collections in Digital Georgetown and the University Archives web pages when needed.

      Outreach and Instructional Support

      • Promote the use of special collections through active outreach to faculty and students, regular collaboration with research services librarians and Booth staff in classroom instruction, and through educating bibliographers and research services librarians on resources available in the BFCSC.
      • Collaborate with BFCSC colleagues and Georgetown faculty in providing instructional support.
      • Contribute content to the department’s blog and the Library’s social media program.
      • Participate in exhibition work, including the development of exhibition concepts, scholarly research, writing and editing of textual descriptions, installation and de-installation of rotating exhibitions and related special events that promote collections and expand their use for research and scholarship.
      • Manage content production (as well as writes content) for the Hoyapedia project, a Georgetown-specific online encyclopedia.

      Professional Contributions and Development

      • Serve on department, Library, and/or University-wide committees, task forces, or working groups.
      • Contribute to the profession through presentation and/or active involvement in professional organizations at the local, regional, national, and/or international level.
      • Monitor developments, trends, and issues in the area of responsibility.
      • Pursue opportunities for continued professional growth.

      Required and Qualifications

      • An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science and/or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline with archival management and special collections training, or equivalent education and experience
      • Two or more years of professional experience in an archival setting
      • Experience preparing DACS-compliant finding aids in an archival content management system, such as ArchivesSpace, Archivist Toolkit, or Archon
      • Knowledge of and 1-2 years of proven experience in providing the description, access, and preservation of analog, hybrid, and born-digital collections
      • Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, problem-solving, and service skills
      • Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others in a dynamic team environment
      • Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Experience with digitization and digital curation projects
      • Experience with Aeon (special collections automated request and workflow management software)
      • Experience with Alma (library software system for managing acquisition, sharing, cataloging and use of resources)
      • Experience with Archive-It or other web archiving software

      Work Mode Designation: This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

      Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$44,022.00 – $73,406.80. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.