Continuing Resources Librarian
George Washington Employment Site
Full-time
On-site
Washington, United States
Position Description Summary
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for a continuing resources librarian position to begin as early as February 1, 2024. As a member of the library’s collaborative Resource Management Services team, the individual in this position oversees matters relating to the library’s continuing resources in support of the study and research needs of the GW Law community. Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation’s capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is an urban campus located in downtown DC’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near to a vibrant mix of museums, restaurants, government and international organizations, the White House, and more. Additional information about the Law School can be found at https://www.law.gwu.edu/ . The Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the Law Library can be found at, https://www.law.gwu.edu/library . Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC; the ability to work remotely in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with Law School and University policies.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include: Oversees the Continuing Resources operation, including coordination of workflow and evaluation of staff Trains new employees and student assistants to complete the department’s work responsibilities Manages receiving process for print continuing resources Manages cancellation process for continuing resources in all formats Ensures the integrity of and resolves problems relating to continuing resource records in Alma Addresses problems relating to print continuing resources and materials processing Responsible for quality control of processed materials Consults with the head of collection services concerning any filing or stack maintenance issues as they relate to continuing resources Oversees the claims process, and consults with the assistant director for resource management services to resolve problems encountered Acts as library liaison with serials vendors Oversees the bindery and phase-box creation operations Serves as library liaison with the university’s mail department Participates in formulating departmental procedures Collects monthly statistics Works with the assistant director for resource management services to design/create ACR School classes; and Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS ) from an ALA -accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment. Minimum of three years of post-graduate degree experience working with continuing resources to include at least one year of supervisory experience.
Other Information
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated attentiveness to detail Demonstrated time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills Writing skills and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to convey information clearly and accurately with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and others Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team Experience in an academic and/or law library environment Demonstrated superior interpersonal and customer service skills Proficiency in using common office productivity and collaboration software as well as an ability to learn and adapt to new software systems Experience using an ILS , including data entry Experience using OCLC
The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for a continuing resources librarian position to begin as early as February 1, 2024. As a member of the library’s collaborative Resource Management Services team, the individual in this position oversees matters relating to the library’s continuing resources in support of the study and research needs of the GW Law community. Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation’s capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is an urban campus located in downtown DC’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near to a vibrant mix of museums, restaurants, government and international organizations, the White House, and more. Additional information about the Law School can be found at https://www.law.gwu.edu/ . The Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the Law Library can be found at, https://www.law.gwu.edu/library . Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC; the ability to work remotely in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with Law School and University policies.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include: Oversees the Continuing Resources operation, including coordination of workflow and evaluation of staff Trains new employees and student assistants to complete the department’s work responsibilities Manages receiving process for print continuing resources Manages cancellation process for continuing resources in all formats Ensures the integrity of and resolves problems relating to continuing resource records in Alma Addresses problems relating to print continuing resources and materials processing Responsible for quality control of processed materials Consults with the head of collection services concerning any filing or stack maintenance issues as they relate to continuing resources Oversees the claims process, and consults with the assistant director for resource management services to resolve problems encountered Acts as library liaison with serials vendors Oversees the bindery and phase-box creation operations Serves as library liaison with the university’s mail department Participates in formulating departmental procedures Collects monthly statistics Works with the assistant director for resource management services to design/create ACR School classes; and Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS ) from an ALA -accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment. Minimum of three years of post-graduate degree experience working with continuing resources to include at least one year of supervisory experience.
Other Information
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated attentiveness to detail Demonstrated time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills Writing skills and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to convey information clearly and accurately with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and others Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team Experience in an academic and/or law library environment Demonstrated superior interpersonal and customer service skills Proficiency in using common office productivity and collaboration software as well as an ability to learn and adapt to new software systems Experience using an ILS , including data entry Experience using OCLC