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Position: Librarian Supervisor (Cataloging & Metadata)
Location: Arlington Public Library
Posted: ALA
Salary: $91,644-142,043

Arlington County’s Public Library is seeking an innovative and collaborative Cataloging and Metadata Manager to join the Collections and Access Division’s Cataloging and Metadata Team. This position will be a leader dedicated to the mission of the division and the library by making the collections accessible through an accurate and relevant catalog. This position will also work closely with colleagues throughout the library to ensure our collections and services meet the needs of our community.

Responsibilities: Specific duties include:

  • Managing and directing the cataloging of the library’s collections in all formats as well as the content of the ILS (Koha) and Discovery Layer (Aspen);
  • Managing the workflow, projects and operations of the Cataloging and Metadata Unit;
  • Managing, supervising, and leading the Cataloging and Metadata team, consisting of 2 librarians and five paraprofessionals; Using cataloging tools, such as MarcEdit, OCLC Connexion, LC ClassWeb, Koha, and Aspen Discovery;
  • Ensuring that print, non-print, and electronic resources are accessible to borrowers in the most timely and cost-effective manner possible;
  • Managing the quality control for the cataloging and processing of all library materials, while maintaining proper cataloging standards and procedures; 
  • Keeping abreast of emerging trends, innovations and best practices affecting library systems, catalogs and of methods of electronic resources management and metadata standards;
  • Coordinating database policies and procedures for the library system and performing database maintenance practices;
  • Incorporating new ways of leveraging technology for collecting, organizing, and providing access to library materials;
  • Improving on Koha, Aspen and other technology initiatives related to cataloging by working closely with the information technology unit; and
  • Supporting the cataloging and metadata needs of the Center for Local History.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Experience managing workflows to incorporate new technologies or shifts in cataloging priorities;
  • Knowledge of integrated library systems and statistical analysis;
  • Managing updates, configurations, and essential tasks necessary to maintain catalog functionality.
  • Understanding Artificial Intelligence considerations as they relate to cataloging workflows and discovery layers;
  • Fostering an understanding and awareness of accessibility of library materials and cataloging and metadata practices;
  • Understanding of typical collection development, acquisitions, and information technology practices of a large library.

Qualifications

  • Minimum: 
    • Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university; and
    • Significant experience providing cataloging work in a public library setting with some experience serving as a team lead or supervisor.
  • Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with two or more of the following:
    • Extensive knowledge of automated library cataloging, metadata standards, authority control, and acquisitions processes, such as DDC, AACR2, USMARC, LCSH, OCLC, LCSH, RDA, LCNAF;
    • Experience with the Integrated Library System, KOHA and Discovery Layer, Aspen;
    • Experience managing vendor outsourcing of cataloging and processing library materials, including those pertaining to shelf-ready product delivery;
    • Experience working as part of the Collections and Access management team to provide guidance; and
    • Experience working cross-departmentally to collaborate on major initiatives, projects, or services.
  • Special Requirements
    • Licenses/Certifications:  Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Librarian’s Certificate.

As part of this application, please include a cover letter or use the space in the supplemental questionnaire to describe in detail how your training, education and experience has prepared you for this position and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.

Additional Information:

  • Work Hours:  Typically Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. (Scheduling is flexible within limits)
  • Work Location: Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201`- Metro Accessible.
  • The official title for this position is Librarian Supervisor.

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Position: Discovery and Technology Services Librarian
Location: Virginia Theological Seminary (Alexandria)
Posted: SLA, ALA JobList
No salary provided

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary role of Resource Discovery and Technology Services Librarian is to manage, maintain, and support all library digital and print resources, platforms, and tools, especially the integrated library system, discovery service, ebook packages, and databases, and to train staff and patrons in their use. This position also ensures that acquisitions and cataloging of all library materials are completed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accord with professional standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides digital resource acquisition, configuration, licensing, maintenance, updates, and support for the library’s integrated library system, proxy server, ebook subscription packages, online databases, streaming videos, and other e-resources. Implements system upgrades and migrations and monitors system security.
  • Maintains the library discovery layer, including record loads, holdings, and links.
  • Provides reference assistance, user instruction, and technical support to library patrons and staff.
  • Manages automated contracted authority control.
  • Provides analysis of e-resource usage data and other statistical reports to the Head Librarian.
  • Monitors trends in digital resources and emerging library technologies to make recommendations for improvements and future directions.
  • Serves as the library’s liaison to the seminary’s IT contractor for library network, system, hardware, and software needs.
  • Manages license agreements and invoices and monitors license compliance.
  • Researches the cost, purchase options, and coordinates the acquisition of new digital resources.
  • Prepares budget requests for e-books, digital resources, and subscriptions and tracks expenditures.
  • Maintains excellent vendor relations and serves as liaison for digital services access troubleshooting.
  • Participates in staff rotation of librarian on duty for evening/week-end coverage. Participates in library staff meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Librarian.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and patrons required.
  • Knowledge of integrated library systems, database management, content management systems, institutional repositories, link resolvers, digital object identifiers (DOI), proxy servers, and authentication systems.

Education: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science required.

Experience: 

  • Experience managing an integrated library system and discovery layer, preferably Innovative Interfaces and Ebsco Discovery Service.
  • Experience with licensing and configuration of digital resources.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of MARC formats, RDA, Library of Congress subject headings, and Library of Congress classification required.
  • Experience with OCLC Connexion, Catalogers Desktop, Classification Plus, and BackStage authority control preferred.
  • Experience with e-book acquisition methods and troubleshooting digital resource access issues preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Episcopal Church preferred.

Required Skills: 

  • Knowledge of trends and issues in existing and emerging academic library technologies. 
  • Excellent data management and database technology skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills to ensure achievement of objectives within established timeframes, working independently and as a member of a team.
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet scheduling expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stand, walk, sit, type, reach outward, reach above shoulders up to 8 hours/day. Ability to move library materials up to 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Core functions of job mainly on site; able to work remotely on certain projects with approval of supervisor and Head Librarian. Remote options, including full-time work from home, may be allowed in emergency situations.

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Position: Data Management Specialist (Librarian)
Location: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) – Janelia Research Campus (Ashburn, VA)
Posted: ALA JobList
Salary: $73,135-118,844

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in the life sciences. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders innovate research practices and technologies to solve biology’s deepest mysteries. HHMI launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually enriching environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community.

About the Role: HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus Information Services serves the needs of researchers at Janelia in accessing and disseminating data and related information. It provides resources, guidance, and support in the management, curation, and dissemination of large data.

The Data Management Specialist will support HHMI Janelia Research Campus’ world-renowned research, with an expanding focus on large data sets and AI, by providing data management support, guiding data retention and dissemination, generating documentation, and training researchers.

What We Provide:

  • An opportunity to shape data management and open data at a world-class research institute in a supportive environment.
  • A competitive compensation package that includes a 10% employer contribution to your retirement, up to $10,000 in educational reimbursement each year, and a significant budget for professional development.
  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
  • Amenities that enhance work-life balance such as free on-site gyms, social and dining spaces, and convenient shuttle bus service!

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage Janelia’s Figshare and Protocols.io accounts; assist users with data posting, dissemination, support, troubleshooting, and training.
  • Advise and support researchers with data and information dissemination via diverse resources, such as GitHub, Open Science Framework (OSF), AWS Public Data Registry, and Globus.
  • Guide the production and support the execution of data-sharing plans, including when, where, and how data will be shared with other researchers or the public, particularly for post-publication studies (e.g., through repositories, publications, or restricted access).
  • Understand and assist in specifying and complying with data-sharing restrictions, including embargo periods, licensing, or access levels prescribed by journals and contributing third parties.
  • Work with the Director of Innovations and External Relations and the Office of General Counsel to prioritize data IP and licensing standards, e.g., Open Data Commons, Copyright, Open-Source terms, etc.
  • Lead data and related records retention and archiving.
  • Develop and deliver data management training programs, references on data resource costs, and guides covering repository selection for data dissemination.
  • Support other Data and Information Services department initiatives as needed.

What You Bring:

  • Master’s degree in information science, library science, or a technical discipline. PhD preferred.
  • At least two (2) years of library, information technology, informatics, and/or scientific research experience. Experience in biological, computational research, or imaging preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working with one or more data science/statistical/computational tools such as Python, R, Jupyter, MATLAB, JSON, or SQL.
  • Must be self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges and solve problems with minimal supervision.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and abilities, and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment

Physical Requirements: Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Compensation Range $73,135.30 (minimum) – $91,419.12 (midpoint) – $118,844.86 (maximum)

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Position: Discovery and Metadata Librarian
Location: George Mason University
Posted: MLA Jobline, ALA Joblist

Department: Library
Classification: Professional Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid eligible; up to 2 days of telework
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Salary: Salary is commensurate with professional experience and academic qualifications. Salary at appointment is dependent upon related qualifications and associate rank into which the candidate is hired: Librarian I (no less than $65,000), Librarian II (no less than $70,000), Librarian III (no less than $75,000), Librarian IV (no less than $80,000)

The University Libraries form an intellectual nexus for George Mason University. It fosters innovation, creativity, and imagination by facilitating access to scholarship and information, providing expert consultation in the research process, and actively teaching the effective and critical use of information. Moreover, it fulfills a critical role in the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge.

The Access & Resource Management (ARM) division works across the Libraries to support the University’s strategic goals and plan by acquiring, managing, and providing access to scholarly resources that enhance curricular and research needs. The division manages the lifecycle of the University Libraries’ scholarly collection from budget development to point of ordering to provision of access and all associated maintenance and assessment. The division is comprised of seven departments: Resource Acquisition (acquisitions, payments, subscription and e-resource management), Resource Licensing & Delivery (licensing and interlibrary loan/resource sharing), Collections Strategy (collections development and analysis), Metadata Services (metadata, cataloging, processing and binding), Database Integrity & Analysis (data collection and analysis, reports, and database cleanup), Preservation Services (physical preservation, stacks, shifts, disaster preparedness and response), and Access Services (Fenwick Information Desk, circulation, consortial loan service, and reserves). We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, as well as in the systems and services we build, as an inclusive excellence imperative.

Within ARM, the Metadata Services Department (MS) receives and provides in-depth cataloging and high quality description for the University Libraries and for national bibliographic databases of research materials purchased or acquired as gifts by the University Libraries in all formats, in all languages. MS oversees metadata creation across multiple departments within the University Libraries and works closely with Digital Strategies & Systems, the Special Collections Research Center, and Learning, Research & Engagement to ensure accurate metadata that can be repurposed for multiple uses and systems. The department also performs ongoing bibliographic and authority maintenance of the records in these databases as well as physical processing for these materials.

About the Position: The Discovery and Metadata Librarian plays a critical role in enhancing user access to library resources by overseeing metadata creation, maintenance, and discovery systems. This position works collaboratively across library departments to optimize resource discovery and improve access to physical, digital, and electronic collections. The Librarian also provides leadership in the adoption of emerging trends, standards, and technologies related to metadata management and discovery services, ensuring the library meets the evolving needs of the academic community. This position leads efforts to improve metadata quality of records for electronic resources in the library catalog (Alma), maintains standards for digital collections metadata in external repositories, and develops crosswalks for metadata to be shared and reused across platforms. Additionally, the Discovery and Metadata Librarian works to improve the discoverability of resources in the Libraries’ discovery platform (Primo) by configuring display settings and curating collections of records. The Librarian is expected to stay abreast of evolving national and international cataloging trends, assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of new policies and procedures, and work collegially across the Libraries, University, and Washington Research Library Consortium. This position participates in committees and/or workgroups as required to share knowledge, develop best practices, and advance the work of the Libraries.

Responsibilities:

  • E-Resource Metadata Creation and Enhancement
    • Leads efforts to improve MARC metadata for e-resources in the catalog (Alma) by creating metadata records and developing best practices for working with records in batch, using batch cataloging utilities such as MarcEdit. 
  • Digital Collections Metadata Management
    • Establishes procedures for and advises on the creation, maintenance, and reuse of metadata for digital and nontraditional library collections, in collaboration with subject specialists and content creators; and
    • Transforms metadata for migration between different library-managed platforms and harvesting by external platforms, creating necessary crosswalks between different data schemas.
  • Physical Materials Cataloging
    • Performs original and complex copy cataloging of monographs, serials, audiovisual materials, and other types of materials as needed by the department, assisting in developing and documenting departmental workflows. 
  • Discovery System Management
    • Ensures that library metadata is accurately displayed to the end user by discovery platforms so that resources are discoverable and shareable; and
    • Assesses discovery systems’ utility and recommends enhancements to better meet user needs. 
  • Service and Scholarship
    • Participates in the University Libraries’ governance activities; and
    • Engages in university and professional service, and in research and creative work as outlined in the George Mason University Librarians’ Handbook. 
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent;
  • Experience creating metadata for library resources or completion of significant coursework in this area;
  • Experience working with integrated library systems for technical services processes, such as acquisitions, cataloging, or e-resource management;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of national and international metadata formats, standards, and controlled vocabularies (e.g., MARC, RDA, LCSH, LCC, Dublin Core, MODS, EAD, etc.);
  • Knowledge of metadata processing and automation tools (e.g. OpenRefine, MarcEdit, XSLT, etc.);
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliverables;
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills; and 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience establishing and implementing standards for library or archival metadata;
  • Experience working with library metadata in XML;
  • Experience cataloging e-resources in MARC;
  • Knowledge of metadata harvesting tools and protocols (e.g. OAI-PMH);
  • Working knowledge of digital asset management systems such as DSpace;
  • Working knowledge of library discovery layers such as Primo;
  • An awareness of current cataloging issues and trends, especially Linked Data/BIBFRAME and RDF/SPARQL;
  • Familiarity with authority work; and
  • Bibliographic knowledge of one or more languages other than English.

Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Discovery and Metadata Librarian at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: January 9, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by:  February 2, 2025

Position: Biological Sciences Librarian
Location: George Mason University
Posted: MLA Jobline
Salary: $65,000-80,000

Department: Library
Classification: Professional Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Location: Manassas, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible with up to 2 day of telework
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Salary: Salary is commensurate with professional experience and academic qualifications. Salary at appointment is dependent upon related qualifications and associate rank into which the candidate is hired: Librarian I (no less than $65,000); Librarian II (no less than $70,000); Librarian III (no less than $75,000); Librarian IV (no less than $80,000)

About the Department: The University Libraries form an intellectual nexus for George Mason University. It fosters innovation, creativity, and imagination by facilitating access to scholarship and information, providing expert consultation in the research process, and actively teaching the effective and critical use of information. Moreover, it fulfills a critical role in the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge.

The Learning, Research, and Engagement Division (LRE) of the University Libraries has primary responsibility for the spectrum of services and programs related to the outward-focused, direct engagement with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty pertaining to teaching, learning, and research, including the assessment of such services and programs. Through the Teaching and Learning Team and the three disciplinary teams (Arts and Humanities, STEM, and Social Sciences), the LRE division works continuously with individual faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates on their individual learning and research needs through collaboration with academic departments and colleges. Additionally, the LRE division advances the University Libraries’ goals and plans. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, as well as in the systems and services we build, as an inclusive excellence imperative.

About the Position: The Biological Sciences Librarian is assigned to the Libraries’ Science and Technology team. The team serves the College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Science, as well as several STEM-H multi-disciplinary university-level institutes and centers. Within the team, the programmatic role of the Biological Sciences Librarian is to assist with planning and related support to ready the University Libraries for the provision of library resources and services in support of the university’s growing programs in the field of biological sciences and their increasing intersections with other STEM fields. Support for these programs includes the following responsibilities: instruction, reference, research consultations, collection development, and academic outreach. Additional duties will extend to such areas as research data support for faculty and students, grant assistance for faculty, and other subject liaison assignment(s) within the scope of the three aforementioned colleges and STEM-H institutes/centers. The position collaborates with the Libraries’ Data & Digital Scholarship Services, the Mason Publishing Group, and the Collections Strategy unit, as well as with other library departments more broadly and across the university, to support research and data efforts, methods, and tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Instruction
    • Uses general and subject-specific knowledge and resources, as well as current technologies and appropriate pedagogies, to develop and deliver high-quality instruction to STEM faculty, staff, and students in assigned subject areas;
    • Develops a strong understanding of the research and teaching needs of emerging engineering programs in order to design new and enhance existing services in anticipation of these needs;
    • Actively engages with faculty, students, and staff in engineering programs to develop strong working relationships and partnerships;
    • Participates fully in the research and teaching initiatives of the libraries, including conducting workshops and training sessions, as needed; and
    • Attends training sessions to maintain and enhance skills.
  • Reference and Research
    • Provides general and expert academic discipline-based reference and consultation, research assistance and course support;
    • Reference service (on-call/virtual reference) as scheduled;
    • Develops and implements creative library services and programs to integrate collections with teaching and research, including maintaining content for the library’s online and print guides, as needed;
    • Keeps abreast of curricular and program changes in assigned programs and follows trends in reference and information services, particularly in academic libraries; and
    • Assesses the impacts and outcomes of reference/research services and programs in assigned subject areas and implements changes or improvements. 
  • Collection Development and Information Management
    • Works closely with faculty from assigned departments, selects, recommends, monitors, evaluates, and manages reference and research collections (in all formats) in the assigned disciplines to meet curricular and research needs;
    • Works with special collections to identify and acquire archives/other special materials;
    • Participates in system-wide shared collection initiatives and activities, and as a member of the Science and Technology Team, participates in setting and achieving annual goals and tasks as established by the team;
    • Monitors trends and maintains knowledge, skills and expertise with regard to relevant general and subject-area databases, relevant publishers/vendors, intellectual access mechanisms, resource formats, and library and information technologies; and
    • Proactively supports initiatives in open access and sustainable collections, open science, and open data. 
  • Scholarly Communication, Outreach, and Engagement
    • Proactively supports researchers on scholarly communication models and promotes the use of open-access sources and tools to faculty, students, and researchers;
    • Helps researchers find, manage, and critically evaluate information and data, as well as affiliated research tools, platforms, and infrastructure;
    • Supports researchers in data management and data services in assigned fields;
    • Builds internal and external partnerships to support this activity;
    • Promotes library services, resources, and programs to the Mason community at the Fairfax campus;
    • Initiates and strengthens communication channels between the Libraries and programs by forming partnerships with faculty and students in assigned academic programs; and 
    • In collaboration with library colleagues, markets library services and programs at Mercer Library and Mason Square Library, as appropriate. 
  • Service and Scholarship
    • Participates in the University Libraries’ governance activities. Engages in university and professional service, and in research and creative work as outlined in the George Mason University Librarians’ Handbook. 
  • Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program OR a certified foreign equivalent required;
  • Knowledge of key information resources in a variety of scientific disciplines, including resources for data discovery, data literacy, or library services that support data management and analysis;
  • Familiarity with providing library instruction and research support in STEM-H that support the educational goals of a multicultural student population;
  • Demonstrated understanding of electronic resources and information technologies to support reference, research, and collection development in biology or health sciences/medical-related or other STEM-H disciplines;
  • Aptitude for collaborating with instructional faculty to help students achieve learning outcomes such as information literacy, written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and integrative learning;
  • Development of strategies for doing outreach and building relationships with faculty to deliver high-impact services and resources, and capacity to adapt outreach skills to the Mason Libraries context; and
  • Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Biology, Bioengineering or health sciences-related field, OR significant coursework in those areas;
  • Experience providing library instruction and research support in STEM-H that support the educational goals of a multicultural student population;
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic resources and information technologies to support reference, research, and collection development in biology or health sciences/medical-related or other STEM-H disciplines;
  • Experience collaborating with instructional faculty to help students achieve learning outcomes such as information literacy, written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and integrative learning;
  • Experience with key information resources in a variety of scientific disciplines pertaining to data discovery, data literacy, or library services that support data management and analysis;
  • Knowledge of data management planning, scholarly communications, and open access concepts and trends; and 
  • Familiarity with research trends and with ethical, legal, and policy issues in the broader biomedical and health sciences areas.

Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for Biological Sciences Librarian at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review. Please note that candidates selected for the final interview will be expected to come to the Fairfax campus and present, based on an assigned prompt, to a hybrid audience (in-person and online) consisting of Library faculty, staff and students.

Posting Open Date: December 19, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:  January 26, 2025

Position: Information Services Librarian (Librarian I)
Location: Fairfax County Government (Burke)
Posted: SLA, ALA Joblist
Salary: $58,529-97,549

Job Announcement: Provides information services to customers of all ages, including reference, programming and outreach, and inter-library loan. Recommends reading materials to customers with an emphasis on services to adults. Performs entry-level professional librarian work utilizing specialized professional knowledge to manage the collection, including weeding, replacements, input to collection development, and annual periodical selection. Communicates and interprets library policies and procedures to the public. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.

Note: This job announcement may be used to fill a future vacancy.

Salary: The selected applicant’s starting annual salary will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($58,529.74 to $78,039.52) of the advertised compensation range; compensation rules apply per 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 as assigned. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of 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 description.)

  • 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;
  • May serve as person in charge.

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.) 

  • 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.

Employment Standards

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school; or ability to obtain a Master’s degree from an accredited library school within three months of the job advertisement closing date.
  • 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:
    • Experience working in a library setting.
    • Strong customer services skills.
    • Experience conducting reference interviews and assisting the public in locating reading materials and information.
    • Experience explaining library policies and procedures.
    • Experience planning and providing programs and outreach to adults.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic book reading devices and basic knowledge of e-book downloading procedures.
  • 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.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Position: Deputy Library Director
Location: Fairfax County Government (Fairfax)
Posted: SLA ALA Joblist
Salary: $125,444-219,527

Job Announcement: Assists the director of Fairfax County Library with the administration and operation of the library system. Coordinates and manages the activities and functions of administration, public services, and technical services. Provides oversight for branch facilities and capital improvement projects. Directs the strategic planning process and the development of short-term goals. Collaborates with branch managers and the director’s leadership team to allocate resources and coordinate services. Participates in administrative meetings of the library; attends Library Board of Trustees meetings.

This position reports directly to the director of Fairfax County Library and is a security sensitive position and serves as acting director in the absence of the director. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

Note: To view a recording of the Realistic Job Preview (RJP), please click here. The RJP is an opportunity to hear an overview of the position and learn important aspects of the work. Attendance is not required to be considered for this position.’

Illustrative Duties:

  • Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates library operations and services to meet the Library system’s mission, goals and objectives;
  • Analyses Library operations and services needs and recommends changes in policies, procedures, practices, equipment, facilities, and/or staffing to meet identified needs;
  • Sets priorities for service provision;
  • In collaboration with the Library Director, evaluates, develops, oversees and implements policy changes;
  • In collaboration with the Library Director, leads the development and justification of proposed annual budget and gives general supervision to the expenditure of Federal, State and local appropriated funds.
  • Collaborates with Library Director and staff in planning and establishment/renovation of branch Libraries and expansion of library services;
  • Collaborates with Branch Managers and members of the executive Leadership Team to allocate staff resources and coordinate programs and services;
  • May initiate and plan surveys of library services and facilities;
  • Interviews and selects professional librarians;
  • Directs preparation of monthly, annual and special reports;
  • Serves as a liaison between the Library and communities it serves, develops positive relationships with civic and community organizations, Friends of the Library groups, and elected and appointed officials; 
  • Collaborates with Library Director regarding the Library’s public information programs; speaks before civic groups and organizations regarding Library policies and services; attends national, state and local meetings and conferences; 
  • Recommends, plans, organizes and coordinates special projects; 
  • Attends Library Board meetings; 
  • Represents the Library in the absence of the Director.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of library operations, techniques, resources, programs, and services;
  • Knowledge of administration, including organization, human resources, management, capital improvements, and budgeting;
  • Knowledge of strategic planning including community analysis, goal setting, and resource allocation;
  • Knowledge of different areas of library work such as circulation, cataloging, reference, children and adult services, electronic services, etc.;
  • Knowledge of current trends and issues in libraries;
  • Ability to compile and analyze data and to prepare a variety of reports;
  • Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinate personnel;
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts orally, in writing, or in presentations;
  • Ability to work effectively with subordinates, co-workers, other County officials, community groups and officials, and the general public.

Employment Standards

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a college or university with a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; plus, five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience; three years of the required experience must include supervision and management experience (i.e., library branch or library system administration level) in a urban or suburban public library system.
  • CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians-Required within 3 months
  • NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Five or more years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, to include demonstrated library management experience.
      • Previous managerial experience as a branch manager or manager in a library Administration department/division with proven experience in the oversight, evaluation, and improvement of library programs, services and technology.
      • Demonstrated experience assisting with or leading the preparation, maintenance, presentation, and justification of program budgets, to include assisting with or leading the management of the expenditure of appropriated funds.
      • Superior customer service skills and the ability to build long-lasting business relationships with elected officials, governing boards, County Executive leadership, community representatives, staff employees, employee groups, and other groups.
      • Direct experience working with library boards.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Ability to input, access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Duties are sedentary. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

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

One Position: Virginia

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Position: Librarian / Information Specialist
Location: Koniag Government Services (Alexandria)
Posted: LinkedIn
No Salary Provided

KMS Job ID 2445149

KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.

Koniag Management Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Librarian/Information Specialist to support KMS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide research/reference service both online and in person.
  • Provide cataloging support to ensure that the library’s catalog is accurate and meets the most current standards.
  • Process ILL requests and provide circulation duties for the physical items in the collection
  • Participate in marketing and outreach of the library services.
  • Keep current trends in library technologies and make suggestions that will improve or enhance access to the library’s online content.
  • Support training by coordinating with vendors and providing direct training to users
  • Assist in collection development and maintenance of the physical and virtual collections.
  • Assist in planning, developing and implementing digital content management solutions and curating the digital collection
  • Other duties include tracking usage statistics, participation in special projects as assigned.

Required:

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
  • Masters in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • Proven experience providing original and copy cataloging in a professional setting. 
  • Professional knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and techniques of librarianship in order to provide effective reference support.
  • Knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles and techniques of librarianship for technical and reference services.
  • Proficiency and practical experience using Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to distill complex research into succinct, accurate, and grammatically correct technical writing in response to research/reference requests.
  • Must be detail oriented and open to taking direction and able to follow established policies/procedures. 
  • Experienced in prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines and contributing effectively within a small group environment. 
  • Must be team oriented with excellent interpersonal communications skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the library and with library clientele. 
  • Ability to work in a fast -paced, information intense environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.

Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit http://www.koniag-gs.com.

One Position: Virginia

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Position: Librarian
Location: Patent and Trademark Office
Posted: SLA, USA Jobs
Salary: $99,200-126,956

Take your career to the next level by joining one of the technical offices at the United States Patent and Trademark Office! This position is located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Scientific and Technical Information Center (STIC), Library Support Division (LSD), Collection Management Branch (CMB).

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

Duties:

  • The individual selected for this Librarian position will perform the following duties:
  • Advise Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Office of Procurement (OP) on library products and services. Create Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP). Validate vendor proposals. Maintain acquisition data in Integrated Library System (ILS). Track and forecast expenditures.
  • Conduct data analysis and needs assessments to make recommendations to optimize STIC’s collections to support all of our customers. Communicate changes in resources to STIC customers. Maintain physical collection including inventory and periodic weeding.
  • Recommend policy and guidelines for technical services, collection management, information management, and reporting. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for approved guidelines.

Qualifications: You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM’s prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Librarian series, 1410 can be found at: Librarian Series 1410 (opm.gov). You must meet all qualification requirements including time-in-grade (refer to 5 CFR 300.604 for more information on time-in-grade) by the closing date of the job announcement.

Applicants must meet the basic occupational qualifications requirements for this position as follows:

Basic Requirement: Completed one full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). OR

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

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-11.

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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

  • Experience providing advisory and evaluative librarian services to support scientific and technical library collections and content management functions.
  • Experience working with new information technology developments and their applications to library science and processes.

Education: All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

One Position: Virginia

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Position: Supervisory Librarian (Metadata Management and Digital Content Unit Spv.)
Location: Library of Congress (Metadata Management and Digital Content Unit, Moving Image Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services, Culpeper, Virginia)
Salary: $117,962 – $153,354

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located in the Metadata Management and Digital Content Unit, Moving Image Section, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services,19053 Mt. Pony Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701.
The position description number for this position is 129638.
The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metro area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.
This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
Duties
Supervises a group of employees performing professional and technical work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers’ performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.
Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects and concurrent projects relating to the processing, inventorying and cataloging of the Library of Congress’ published and unpublished moving image collections. Serves as a project leader, team leader, or chairperson for working groups, task forces, committees, etc., pertaining to the processing and cataloging of published and unpublished moving image materials held by the Library of Congress. Such groups are typically assigned responsibility for specific automated system development or enhancement projects or tasks. Coordinates the details involved in special projects of lasting importance to the Library of Congress and to the field of moving image archiving and bibliographic control. Organizes and develops processing projects utilizing critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Develops technical standards or protocols applicable to metadata
management and digital content in a moving image library and archive.
Solves highly complex problems relating to the processing, inventorying and cataloging of published and unpublished moving image collections and materials, or problems that involve relationships among the different cataloging functions. Serves as a cataloging expert in a subject area or format, specifically for physical and digital moving image formats. Assures that bibliographic records adhere to national and international cataloging standards. Participates in studies of proposed changes in cataloging policies and practices and the introduction of new technology. Advises and informs others on policies and procedures related to cataloging moving images. Interprets cataloging policy to assist in the resolution of difficult problems. Develops and/or institutes innovative methods of cataloging and finding aid creation to provide quality access to the moving image collections in a timely and efficient manner.
Organizes, develops, and schedules training projects for a wide variety of materials related to bibliographic access and other cataloging and collection management tools for moving image collections. Interprets and revises existing training policy and program guidance for use by the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC). Independently plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the effectiveness of training operations. Plans new or significantly updated methods of training, incorporating the latest in information technology. Solves problems in particularly difficult situations. Prepares instructor manuals, technical manuals, training manuals, or user manuals. Edits written products prepared by others. Analyzes training needs at the team and section levels in order to identify or develop appropriate training. Troubleshoots problems within the training program.
Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with recorded sound and moving image archivists, reference librarians, preservation engineers and other specialists in order to share resources and information as well as to coordinate workflow within the NAVCC and the Library. As a consultant, makes recommendations regarding major changes in program areas. Explains or presents specialized or technical information to individuals or groups with varying backgrounds or levels of experience.
Develops and maintains professional standing through a variety of methods, including participation in professional organizations within and/or outside the Library. This may include presenting papers at meetings, giving briefings, participating in discussion groups or task groups, preparing articles for publication, etc. Collaborates on projects related to moving image both inside and outside the Library. Assists in developing complex projects.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.**
Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies for managing the processing, inventory and cataloging of physical and digital moving image materials.**
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

One Position: Virginia

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Position: Associate Director of VIVA
Location: George Mason University

Original job posting on ALA JobList.

About the Department:
VIVA, the academic library consortium of 71 nonprofit academic libraries in the Commonwealth of Virginia, provides, in an equitable, cooperative and cost-effective manner, enhanced access to library and information resources for Virginia’s higher education community. A dynamic organization serving community colleges and research organizations alike, VIVA members include all 39 state-assisted (public) colleges and universities, as well as 31 independent (private, nonprofit) institutions, and the Library of Virginia. Since 1994, VIVA has worked to empower its member libraries through collaborative collection development, resource sharing, open and affordable initiatives, community development, and shared central infrastructure. With the aim of leveling the academic playing field for students and researchers, and with guidance from collaborative and engaged member organizations, VIVA’s dedicated central staff oversee the consortium’s approximately 26-million-dollar budget and programs. See https://vivalib.org/viva/homepage for more information about VIVA.
About the Position:
Reporting to the Director of VIVA, the Associate Director of VIVA (AD) contributes directly to the strategic direction and overall administration of an innovative organization dedicated to improving and expanding access to academic library resources and services for students and researchers across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The AD oversees key program areas and contributes to the development, analysis, and promotion of consortial approaches to collaborative collection development and open access initiatives, resource sharing, and open and affordable programs on behalf of Virginia’s higher education institutions. The AD coordinates with VIVA central staff, VIVA committees, and member institutions to implement project management plans for consortial initiatives that empower Virginia’s academic libraries.
Responsibilities:
Administration:
In coordination with the VIVA Director, works with the VIVA Committees, Library Directors, and other appropriate colleagues to prioritize and implement project management plans for selected VIVA initiatives;
Leads the implementation of procedures for the operational support and assessment of internal services; and
Participates in the administration of the central office, including managing the office in the absence of the VIVA Director.
Program Analysis and Resource Negotiation:
Coordinates analysis of priority initiatives across VIVA programs to support effective decision-making;
Tracks, analyzes, and reports on the economic and service benefits that accrue to consortium members through participation in cooperative services; and
With the VIVA Director, negotiates on behalf of VIVA member libraries and supports the licensing of resources and services.
Strategic Direction and Program Management:
Provides oversight of strategic program areas, including resource sharing, licensing, and data analysis initiatives;
Supports the work of the VIVA committees and task forces across the member libraries, including coordinating VIVA-sponsored library conferences and events; and
Participates in the development of consortial approaches to collaborative collection development and open access initiatives within the evolving higher education and scholarly communication ecosystem.
Supervisory:
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in compliance with the university and VIVA’s plans and vision and communicates them to reportees; and
Provides constructive feedback, coaching, and conducts performance evaluations.
Scholarly Communication, Outreach, and Engagement:
Promotes and represents VIVA effectively to members, the outside library community, legislative staff and higher education stakeholders in Virginia, other consortia, and the vendor community; and
Monitors issues, trends, and best practices in academic librarianship and scholarly communication, and contributes to that dialogue on behalf of VIVA and its member colleges and universities.
Other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in related field, ALA-accredited graduate degree (or recognized foreign equivalent) or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline;
Demonstrated experience in an academic library or library consortium, or equivalent environment;
Effective organizational skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines;
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a complex and culturally diverse higher education setting;
Proven ability to analyze, organize, and present financial, library collections, or academic library data;
Familiarity of issues, trends, and best practices in academic librarianship, higher education, and scholarly communication;
Demonstrated ability to manage the work of others and provide guidance and/or delegate work as needed; and
Willingness to travel with occasional overnight travel within Virginia, on behalf of VIVA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience or understanding of the current landscape within VIVA’s primary areas of consortial focus: collection development, resource sharing, community development, and open and affordable initiatives;
Leadership role within an academic library and/or consortium;
Considerable experience with electronic resource license negotiation in academic libraries;
Experience managing budgets and using data to make programmatic decisions;
Significant analytical skills and data management experience with a proven ability to learn and use a variety of systems and software to organize, present, and analyze financial and collections data;
Record of active professional engagement in academic libraries or higher education, including professional presentations and publications; and
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to change and ability to work well under pressure.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Director of VIVA at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review.
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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Position: Head of Technical Services and Collection Development
Location: George Mason University Law Library

Original job posting on AALL Careers.

Description
The Head of Technical Services and Collection Development is responsible for all aspects of Technical Services administration, including Acquisitions, Cataloging, e-Resource management, Serials Check-in, Binding, and Deaccession. They manage the library’s collection development program and acts as liaison for the Alma integrated library system. They assist the Associate Dean for Library and Technology with general planning, budgeting, and statistical compilation related to library collections and provides liaison services for law faculty and basic legal research support to the law school community. In the absence of both the Associate Dean and the Associate Director, they will be in charge of the law library.
The position offers a competitive salary; we are located in a great location; our library team is collaborative and competent; this is a great growth opportunity to department head; the position is eligible for up to two days per week of telework.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library and information science, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Some experience in library acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing;
Ability to successfully supervise all cataloging and acquisitions functions and provide back-up in those functions when needed;
Demonstrated understanding of an integrated library system;
Excellent organization and communication skills;
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with law faculty, students, and staff; and
Familiarity with current technical services and collection development trends and issues in libraries.
Preferred Qualifications:
A second advanced degree in a related field, or work toward a second advanced degree in a related field;
Some experience providing basic research support services;
Some teaching, training, or instructional experience;
Some experience resolving e-resource access issues;
Some supervisory experience;
Some library materials budgeting experience;
Some experience with any of the following: eVA procurement, Ex Libris Alma, WRLC Consortium, or VIVA Consortium; and
Knowledge of legal materials.

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Position: Technical Services Librarian
Location: George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Original post on ALA JobList.

Position Overview:
The Technical Services Librarian is a full-time, exempt-status position reporting to the Chief Librarian. S/he is responsible for cataloging all formats and managing serials in an Integrated Library System, OCLC WorldShare Management Services (OCLC WMS). S/he oversees technical services operations related to policies, procedures, workflows, and systems.
The Library collections comprise approximately 30,000 modern and rare books, audio-visual items, serials, manuscripts, and a variety of special collections materials, including auction sales catalogs, photostats, unpublished staff reports, numerous information files, scrapbooks, historic photographs, and postcards. The Technical Services Librarian will ensure both operational excellence, high productivity, and a forward-looking evolution of Mount Vernon’s technical services functions. S/he will make recommendations to develop the Library’s Technical Services and to establish policies, procedures, and workflows that are appropriate for accomplishing the work.
Compensation:
starting at $68,000
Expected Hours:
40 hours/week
Essential Functions:
Catalog for all formats using an online cataloging program (OCLC Record Manager)
Collaborate with the Special Collections Librarian and Chief Librarian on cataloging rare books and other special collections materials
Collaborate with the Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to ensure timely processing of general collections print and e-resources
Manage the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, administration, and evaluation of multiple discovery, delivery, and inventory systems including the Integrated Library System (OCLC WMS), proxy access system (EZProxy), and Application Program Interfaces (APIs) from Library vendors
Research, evaluate, recommend, test, and implement new technologies in collaboration with library staff
Establish cataloging policies and procedures for technical services relating to published resources, unpublished and Web resources, including information files, staff reports, facsimiles, and e-items, ensuring they are appropriate for accomplishing the work and informed by related best practices
In coordination with the Chief Librarian, manage metadata contributions to Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), and Archival Resources of the Virginias
Co-ordinate cataloging initiatives and priorities in consultation with the Chief Librarian
Assist the Chief Librarian in the preparation of the annual budget, particularly as it relates to technical services
Supervise a part-time Assistant Cataloger, volunteers, and/or library school students
Maintain serial files, claim missing issues, make recommendations for acquisitions
Coordinate with Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to select and weed general collections materials
Manage procedures for binding and conservation/preservation of general collections materials
Maintain awareness and advise on trends and developments in librarianship relating to technical services and metadata best practices
Share public service desk responsibilities with other library staff, when necessary
Assist in the maintenance and management of CONTENTdm
Develop strategies for collaboration, program planning, and support for interdisciplinary digital projects and initiatives
Undertake other duties as assigned
Benefits:
403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
Employee recognition at 5 years of service
Monthly employee events
Employee referral program
On-site Library
Discount on Public Event Tickets
Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
Free parking
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid leave for Sick Time, Vacation and Holidays
Flexible spending account for medical care
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program
At least three years of experience performing original and copy cataloging
Experience managing an Integrated Library System, e.g. OCLC WMS, Alma or SirsiDynix Sympohny and web proxy servers, e.g. EZ Proxy
Experience with RDA, AACR2, MARC formats, Library of Congress subject headings (LCSH) and related controlled vocabularies, and Library of Congress classification numbering
Experience working with OCLC Record Manager
Knowledge of Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), including Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Monographic Bibliographic Record Cooperative Program (BIBCO) or other programs
Experience with data manipulation tools, e.g. MarcEdit, OpenRefine, or OxygenXML Editor
Awareness of current emerging trends and issues in cataloging, including metadata creation and standards, including BIBFRAME and Linked Data, and emerging web technologies
Experience original and copy-cataloging rare books, manuscripts, archives, and/or photographic collections
Experience with digital presentation systems, e.g. CONTENTdm
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Flexibility, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with non-MARC metadata schemas (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS).
Experience with PCC, including NACO, BIBCO, or other programs
Training and experience with the NACO program
Supervisory experience in a library setting
Subject expertise in 18th-century American history and culture
Knowledge of library preservation practices
Knowledge of and/or experience with special collections, including their proper care and handling
Experience with CONTENTdm and ArchivesSpace
Knowledge of basic programming concepts and languages, scripting environments, coding systems, and/or notation formats such as Python, R, Java, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, XSL, and XML

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Position: Librarian
Location: Office of Inspector General, Department of Defense
Salary: $82,764 – $153,354

Full job posting on USAjobs.

Come join us for a meaningful career with an agency that truly values our employees. You will find a diverse workforce from entry level jobs to senior management positions. We detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in all DoD programs and operations, promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. For more information about who we are and what we’re about, please visit http://www.dodig.mil.
Duties
Develops or applies techniques for automating information description, classification, and extraction (e.g. auto-classification and auto-categorization).
Builds, revises and enforces auto-classification policies and taxonomies.
Searches, collects, and preserves information using automated recordkeeping tools, systems, and technologies in response to complex requests that include sensitive information and classified materials.
Evaluates the design and usability of information to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the OIG information life cycle and organization, navigation and findability of information.
Analyzes and synthesizes information to provide insights and advice to leaders to support business decisions.
Identifies sources and strategy for content capture, identifies issues associated with sharing content across and outside the agency.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
Suitable for federal employment.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
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.
GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-09 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Performs cataloguing by associating metadata with electronic content. Performs detailed research utilizing broad range of information systems in response to authorized requests for information. Applies classification systems (e.g. lists. Trees, hierarchies, facets, system maps, folksonomy and database schemas) to electronic information.
GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Performs cataloguing by associating metadata with electronic content. Enforces system policies, business rules or schemes so information is identifiable, retrievable and meet organizational compliance requirements. Performs detailed research utilizing broad range of information systems in response to authorized requests for information. Applies classification systems (e.g. lists. Trees, hierarchies, facets, system maps, folksonomy and database schemas) to electronic information.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as: Solves highly complex problems using cataloging or standard library functions, methods, techniques, concepts and principles. Modifies standard library practices, precedents, and techniques or adapts previous approaches relating to information access, dissemination, and preservation. Performs cataloguing by associating metadata with electronic content. Builds, revises and enforces system policies, business rules or schemes so large volumes of information is identifiable, mapped to records schedules, retrievable and meet organizational compliance requirements. Performs detailed research utilizing broad range of information systems in response to authorized requests for information. Develops or applies classification systems (e.g. lists. Trees, hierarchies, facets, system maps, folksonomy and database schemas) to electronic information to improve organization, navigation and findability. Collaborates with stakeholders or staff and makes recommendations to requestors to improve search results and expedite processing.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
GS-11 Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-12 grade level.
There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-13 grade level.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

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Position: Research Services Librarian
Location: George Mason University Law Library

Original post on AALL Careers.

Description
About the Department:
The mission of George Mason University Law Library is to support the instructional, research, and service missions of the law school. Primarily a teaching and research center, the law library is the foremost means through which students and faculty gain access to organized information and knowledge. By fostering excellence in staff, development of the collection, and services offered to faculty and students, the law library performs a unique and indispensable function in the educational process.
About the Position:
The Research Services Librarian is responsible for providing library services to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Duties include reference and research services, legal research instruction, liaison services to law faculty, and collection development.
Responsibilities:
Research & Reference:
Provides legal reference and research services to faculty, students, staff, and alumni;
Provides liaison support to designated law school faculty;
Regularly staffs the law library reference desk in collaboration with other librarians;
Develops and maintains legal research guides;
Provides back-up support for other reference staff duties as needed;
Ensures that reference and instruction statistics are collected, curated, preserved, and regularly provided to library administrators;
Participates in collection development with other librarians to identify, evaluate, and recommend legal research resources (print and electronic) for the law library collection; and
Occasionally participates in special projects related to collection development, such as serving on the Collection Development Committee on a rotating basis, reviewing and updating the collection development policy, and identifying resources for cancellation and de-accession.
Instruction:
Assists with legal research instruction to law students during orientation; Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis (LRWA); and Scholarly Writing;
Plans, organizes, and provides research workshops for law students;
Provides in-depth research consultations to law students; and
Plans and provides orientations and legal research instruction for the law graduate programs.
Other related duties as assigned:
Performs other related duties that help the department achieve its objectives and goals and/or support the mission of the Law School as determined by the employee’s supervisor; and
Other related duties include participating in professional development and contributing to the law librarian profession.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library and information science;
Some legal reference and research experience;
Some experience providing legal research instruction in a legal setting (academic, government, or private);
Some knowledge of legal bibliography and legal research tools and techniques in both print and electronic formats;
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
Ability to teach legal research skills to law students;
Ability to learn new technological skills;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team; and
Service orientation and ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals and groups within an academic community.
Preferred Qualifications:
J.D.; and
Considerable legal reference and research experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Research Services Librarian at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: July 15, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 25, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes

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

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

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

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

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

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

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Position: Legal Intelligence Analyst
Location: Cooley LLP

Original post on AALL Careers

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

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

Full job posting on USAjobs

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