Job Description
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SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Technical Services Librarian is responsible for overseeing the technical services operations of the Law Library, including acquisitions, metadata/cataloging, electronic resources management, processing, serials, and collection maintenance. This position works collaboratively with the university library and regional library consortiums; consults on collection development policies and decisions; serves on law library and university committees; and participates in discussions and decision-making regarding library programs, services, operations, facilities, and policies. The position will also participate in some public/reference services by providing liaison services to assigned faculty members, and by participating in the evening/weekend rotation schedule.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the overall technical services operations of the Law Library, including the management of electronic resources;
- Monitors the technical services assistant, analyzes and designs efficient workflows;
- Catalogs library materials in accordance with national best practices and standards in law libraries nationally;
- Process library invoices, tracks and analyzes library budgets;
- Ensures library patron access to electronic resources by: facilitating the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of metadata across multiple discovery platforms and enhancing access to and discoverability of electronic resources; monitoring license agreements and electronic resource subscriptions; and establishing/monitoring trials of electronic resources and serving on library committees;
- Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating library policies;
- Communicates with consortium members, library partners, vendors, and administration;
- Assists with reference services as a faculty liaison;
- Participates in the weekend/evening reference rotation;
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience using cataloging standards and tools such as AACR2/RDA, LCC, LCSH, MAR21, FRBR, OCLC WorldCat, and OCLC Connection.
- Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems, resources discovery tools, link resolvers and proxy authentication systems;
- Demonstrated skills with metadata tools, bibliographic data, cataloging standards, and quality control, in both print and digital environments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, principles and practice in library technical services, including MARC records and Library of Congress K schedule materials;
- Demonstrated and effective problem-solving skills;
- Proven capability for managing a variety of tasks and multiple priorities;
- Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changes in the profession;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, or an equivalent from a foreign law school;
- Previous experience or job skills that demonstrate knowledge of types and uses of legal materials and experience with bibliographic access to legal information;
- 1 to 2 years of prior work experience in a law, research, or academic library;
- Supervisory and leadership experience;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- The ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will begin October 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.