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Kent State University Libraries seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking librarian&nbsp;to join our Student and Research Success team as our Social Sciences and Assessment Librarian. The successful candidate will promote a culture of assessment within University Libraries and lead efforts on assessment related to library services, including access, outreach, and instruction. We are looking for a self-motivated colleague with a commitment to inclusive and equity-minded assessment and the ability to successfully coordinate and/or support multiple assessment projects simultaneously. In addition, the incumbent will provide outreach, instruction and research support for assigned academic units, and engage in commonly shared public service duties.
The Social Sciences and Assessment Librarian will join a team that fulfills a variety of public services functions, including instruction and research, statistical consulting, access services, copyright and digital scholarship, specialized branch libraries, and the multi-media studio.
This position is a 12-month, Tenure Track faculty position. Starting salary: $64,042 at Assistant Professor rank.
For more information about this position and to apply please go to: <a href="https://www.library.kent.edu/jobs/social-sciences-and-assessment-librarian" target="_blank">https://www.library.kent.edu/jobs/social-sciences-and-assessment-librar…</a>. &nbsp;Please provide a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until August 15, 2023.

Social Sciences and Assessment Librarian

Working within a team, the Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for the acquisition, receipt, maintenance, and renewal of electronic resources for the library. The Electronic Resources Librarian resolves electronic access problems, performs regular cleanup of data, and maintains records related to the library’s e-resources. Reporting to the Senior Electronic Resources Librarian, the Electronic Resources Librarian routinely interacts with cataloging staff, collection development staff, vendors, and publishers. The Electronic Resources Librarian assists with other projects within the Technical Services Division as needed.
Salary: $58,000 minimum, hiring commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position offers a flexible work schedule (minimum of 3 days in the office per week).
Requirements
Master's Degree in Library or Information Science
Skills:
<ul>
<li>Communication skills</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li>
<li>Able to maintain good customer relations</li>
<li>Able to work effectively in a team environment</li>
<li>Able to work in many library systems such as EZProxy, Open URL link resolvers, and electronic records management systems&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Assists with the purchase of specific materials to meet the needs of Rice library users&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintains assigned resources over time&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generates reports and conducts analyses&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develops an understanding of customer interests and needs</li>
<li>Maintains aspects of electronic collections&nbsp;</li>
<li>Works with technical services staff members to ensure accuracy of the Library’s database&nbsp;</li>
<li>Works with collection development librarians to recommend electronic products by contacting suppliers and setting up trials&nbsp;</li>
<li>May provide usage statistics&nbsp;</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Additional Functions
<ul>
<li>Works with vendors, IT, cataloging, and public services staff to establish standards for information storage and display</li>
<li>Prepares and maintains systems manuals and documentation</li>
<li>Promotes communication and enhanced service through production of instructional materials for public and technical services units</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains regular communication channels with vendors/publishers</li>
<li>Identifies and works with vendors to establish services and resolve problems</li>
<li>Serves as problem resolution resource for orders, claims, database and electronic journal access; may involve direct contact with users in order to understand and resolve problems</li>
<li>Utilizes local and web-based online systems, manual records, etc., and works closely with IT staff and acquisitions librarians to identify and resolve complex order problems</li>
<li>Communicates to obtain information needed to resolve complex problems with access to electronic resources as identified by staff within the library</li>
<li>Plans and implements special projects</li>
<li>Responsible for managing the library’s electronic products</li>
<li>Manages the EZProxy configuration files</li>
<li>Has primary responsibility for updates to our OpenURL link resolver and updates to local listings&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Preferences
<ul>
<li>1 year related experience in managing electronic resources in an academic setting</li>
<li>Experience with the Alma library platform</li>
<li>Experience with EZProxy</li>
<li>Knowledge of metadata/MARC records</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
</ul>
*Special Instructions to Applicants:* Applications received by August 14, 2023 will receive first consideration. All interested applicants should attach a cover letter, a resume, and the titles, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references in the Supporting Documents section of the application. We suggest the documents be in a PDF format to avoid formatting issues.
Inquiries: Lisa Spiro, Assistant University Librarian/Search Coordinator at (713) 348-2480 or <a href="mailto:lspiro@rice.edu" target="_blank">lspiro@rice.edu</a>.
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Electronic Resources Librarian

The Librarian for Science, Engineering and Computing participates in University Libraries’ liaison program in support of the teaching and research endeavors of the College of Engineering and Computing and the&nbsp;STEM&nbsp;areas of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina.
Essential functions include:
<ul>
<li>Partnering with faculty to integrate research skills into the curricula and develop collections which sustain and advance the department’s research goals</li>
<li>Designing and teaching instructional sessions and workshops in a variety of formats, as well as creating tutorials, guides, and other digital learning objects to develop and enhance students’ research and literacy skills</li>
<li>Providing research consultations</li>
<li>Seeking opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships between the library and assigned departments as well as across the university community.</li>
<li>Keeping up with trends and developments in the research methodologies and practices of areas of responsibility</li>
<li>Collaborating with colleagues in Research &amp; Instruction in first year instruction, general research and reference assistance, and overall outreach efforts</li>
<li>Participating in professional development and continuing education activities</li>
<li>Performing other related duties as assigned to meet the goals of the Libraries and University.</li>
</ul>
 As a tenured faculty member, the Librarian for Science, Engineering and Computing is expected to fulfill requirements in librarianship, service and scholarly activity as described in University Libraries tenure criteria. Reports to the Head of the Research &amp; Instruction Department.

Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Computing

Music Library Specialist/Student Supervisor Amherst Campus Full Time JR6107 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Music Library Specialist/Student Supervisor position. The Music Library Specialist/Student Supervisor is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $22.37 per hour - commensurate with experience. The Music Library Specialist/Student Supervisor is responsible for managing the library services, operations, programs, and collections of the Music Library. The position provides quality customer service in all circulation, reserve, and reference activities; and effectively works with student assistants, and contributes to music collection development and selection. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department. Collaborates with the other Access Services student supervisors to develop and maintain best practices &amp; policies for student employment in the department. Summary of Responsibilities: Music Library operations 
<ul>
<li>Supervises stack maintenance and undertakes reorganization projects in the Music Library </li>
<li>Contributes to music collection development and selection with the Arts &amp; Humanities Librarian and the Collection Development &amp; Acquisitions Librarian through the purchase of scores and the establishment and maintenance of standing orders and approval plans; consults with music faculty about collection needs </li>
<li>Collaborates with the Arts &amp; Humanities Librarian on goals and planning for services and policies in the Music Library </li>
<li>Collaborates with the Digital Initiatives and Web Services department on supporting digitization initiatives in the music collection </li>
<li>Maintains media stations, manages audio production and other multi-media equipment, and supports new digital media in the library and the instruction of students in their use. Collaborates with the Weekend Access Services Assistant to maintain and replace circulating equipment </li>
<li>Manages and helps rethink the space of the Music Library </li>
<li>Responds to users about overdue and billing notices generated by the online system relating to the Music Library collections </li>
<li>Coordinates signage, maintains supplies, and oversees maintenance of photocopiers and printers for the Music Library </li>
</ul>
 Music Library staffing 
<ul>
<li>Assumes responsibility for staffing the Music Library circulation desk </li>
<li>Creates and manages the Student Assistant schedule during the academic year and for breaks </li>
<li>Provides backup staffing when students aren't available </li>
<li>Provides responsive and inclusive service at the Music Library </li>
<li>Welcomes users, maintains borrower accounts, explains policies, and makes referrals to other library or campus departments as appropriate </li>
<li>Hires, trains, and supervises student assistants for the Music Library, ensuring that they understand and carry out library policies and procedures </li>
<li>Supports student desk attendants in resolving customer service issues in a user-focused, equitable way </li>
<li>Collaborates with the Access Services student supervisor team to coordinate training needs, ensure desk staffing, monitor the Access Services Supervisors' email inbox, and set attendance/behavior expectations for student employees in the department </li>
</ul>
 Processes print and electronic reserves for the Music department 
<ul>
<li>Solicits syllabi/reading lists from faculty and Academic Department Coordinators </li>
<li>Checks assigned journal articles and book chapters for availability from the Library's databases and on the web </li>
<li>Collects materials and delegates digitization, assuring quality of electronic copies </li>
<li>Enters bibliographic citations, stable links and PDF files into eReserve Plus database for each course requested </li>
<li>Creates print reserve collection, maintaining accurate course and material listings in library database </li>
<li>Communicates with faculty and Academic Department Coordinators for clarification, copyright, and other issues </li>
<li>Collaborates regularly with the Reserves Team to establish and update departmental workflows for reserve processing </li>
<li>Shares monitoring of and responding to messages in the reserves email account with the reserves team </li>
<li>Provides backup support for reserve processing in non-music disciplines </li>
</ul>
 Access Services Team 
<ul>
<li>Provides backup support at Frost Library to meet departmental needs </li>
<li>Attends regular department, library, division, and collegewide meetings </li>
<li>Creates a professional development plan and participates in service opportunities in consultation with supervisor </li>
<li>Maintains documentation for areas of responsibility </li>
</ul>
 Supports other library departmental initiatives 
<ul>
<li>Outside of peak reserve processing season, provides support to other library departmental projects </li>
</ul>
 Qualifications: Required 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree </li>
<li>1 year of work experience in an academic or research library </li>
<li>5 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of minimum education and related experience </li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of music and experience handling music-related material </li>
<li>Demonstrated exceptional customer service, including creative problem-solving and a commitment to equitable access </li>
<li>Demonstrated close attention to detail and organizational skills </li>
<li>Proficient computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies to existing operations </li>
<li>Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and tasks </li>
<li>Ability to work closely and problem-solve with colleagues from all library departments, students, faculty, and staff </li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills </li>
<li>Required reference and background checks </li>
</ul>
 Preferred 
<ul>
<li>1 year of supervisory experience, demonstrating evidence of interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and planning the ongoing training of a team of workers </li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in music, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience </li>
<li>1 year of experience working in a music library </li>
</ul>
 Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for<a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6332761&amp;targetURL=https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits" target="_blank"> Benefits Information</a>. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at<a href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6332761&amp;targetURL=https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs" target="_blank"> https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs</a>. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin July 7th and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is early October 2025. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/6332761" target="_blank">https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Music-Library-Specialist-Student-Supervisor_JR6107</a> Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/" target="_blank">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-835e94f32626d34d8ed257e9555e49ba

Music Library Specialist/Student Supervisor

Library Technician, Senior Posting Number: 0002176 Location: Contra Costa College Salary: YEARLY: $56,424, step 1 - $68,724, step 5 (see special instructions for initial placement) Position Definition: To perform a wide variety of technical and specialized duties which support library operations; to provide lead duties with responsibility overseeing for the tasks and functions performed by paraprofessional and sub-professional staff assigned to a college library; and provide administrative support to library management staff. Distinguishing Characteristics: Library Assistant - This classification will perform general library clerical duties and receives technical supervision and direction from those in the higher classes. Library Technician - This classification performs technical duties typically involved in library functions. Library Technician, Senior - This classification performs more complex duties involved in overseeing a functional area of a library while providing technical supervision and direction to library staff and students. Examples of Duties/Essential Functions: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 
<ul>
<li>Monitors and maintains records for a variety of library accounts, including but not limited to: library books, subscriptions, electronic resources, student assistant and/or work study funds; compiles statistical data and prepares necessary correspondence and reports for staff and management use. </li>
<li>Performs original and copy cataloging of books and media, and maintenance of records. </li>
<li>Develops and maintains procedural manuals for classified staff and student assistants in the library. </li>
<li>Oversees and performs the processing and circulation of library materials and the processing of library fines; locates and provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions. </li>
<li>Reviews library media materials for ADA compliance. </li>
<li>Assists library patrons and staff in the use of library equipment such as computers, photocopiers, scanners and ID card maker. </li>
<li>Ensures the proper maintenance and/or repair of all library technical equipment and facilities. </li>
<li>Oversees a variety of duties involved in stacks maintenance; oversees shelving of library materials; performs general shelf maintenance, including shelf research for lost items; participates in space planning and shifting of the collections as needed. </li>
<li>Ensures proper procedures are followed to open and close library; resolves library user conflicts and emergencies, referring them to higher level staff, or other appropriate services as needed. </li>
<li>Assists in designing and providing library information materials, such as policies, bookmarks and handouts. </li>
<li>Initiates and processes orders for library books, including continuing orders and purchase orders; supervises the ordering and/or renewals of subscriptions to periodicals and electronic resources. </li>
<li>Supervises the receiving of new library books; verifies and processes invoices for payment, and initiates correspondence regarding problems with orders, invoices and statements from vendors; maintains inventory and purchasing records. </li>
<li>Uses integrated library system modules and computer databases to retrieve and modify a variety of records information, including tracking lost, missing and damaged materials. </li>
<li>Selects, trains and supervises student assistants; provides technical supervision to other classified library staff. </li>
<li>Assists in money handling and reconciliation of revenue from fines, printing and copying. </li>
<li>Attends meetings, professional development courses and training as appropriate. </li>
<li>Performs related duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 Minimum Qualifications: Education/Experience: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Four (4) years of experience in technical library work including technical services, cataloging, circulation and/or information services, with at least one year supervising student assistants or other library staff. EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in Library Technology, or the equivalent. Knowledge Of: Knowledge of: Standard library practices, techniques, classification systems and terminology, and library materials. Library technical processes related to acquisition, classification and circulation of library materials. Methods and practices of financial record keeping. Operations, procedures, specific rules, best practices and precedents of the library industry and integrated library systems. Technical equipment operations supporting the library. Pertinent District, department, program, local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Modern software application (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.). Skill To: N/A Ability To: Skill/Ability to: Perform responsible and complex library procedures. Perform paraprofessional library duties relating to technical and public services. Analyze situations and make independent decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Perform simple reference work and assist staff and patrons in locating library materials. Perform difficult and responsible clerical work with speed and accuracy. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Use a computer programs and applications to access data and maintain files. Keyboard with accuracy. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties. Desirable Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Experience working in an academic library (any college or university library setting). Experience with library cataloging.</li>
<li>Strong ability to appropriately take initiative, anticipate department and supervisor needs, and to work independently with minimal direction.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment .</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including maintaining communications and professional relationships on behalf of the department .</li>
<li>Proficient in higher education administrative software relevant for the operation of the duties of the Library Technician as well as other student information management programs (e.g., Colleague, PeopleSoft), office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Zoom), education-specific platforms (e.g., Canvas, Starfish, or other CRM), library services platform (e.g., Alma, Primo), &amp; library software (e.g., Springshare).</li>
</ul>
 Special Instructions: This Library Technician position provides direct support to the library. Key aspects of this position include assisting students and faculty at the circulation desk; charging, discharging, and filing library materials; processing reserve books and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locating the material; providing information regarding available library materials; and answering routine questions; maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments; compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians' use; files statistical data; compiles end-of-semester and end-of-year statistical reports; prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders; assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records; orders, receives and processes library materials. Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners, and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs; &amp; performs related duties as assigned. Support in cultivating a culturally responsive environment for the office. NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $56,424 per year, second step $59,268 per year or third step at $62,268 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $68,724 per year is reached on the salary schedule. Job Close Date: 7/23/2025 Open Until Filled: No To apply, visit <a href="https://apptrkr.com/6319943" target="_blank">https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11491</a> Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. <a href="https://www.jobelephant.com/" target="_blank">Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency</a> jeid-d255caa19da36f4995cf60f5221fefcf

Library Technician, Senior

Established&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.law.gwu.edu/" target="_blank">https://www.law.gwu.edu/</a>.
The George Washington University Law Library seeks a qualified librarian for its Assistant Director for Resource Management Services position to begin as early as September 1, 2023. The librarian in this position oversees the Resource Management Services operations, which comprises Acquisitions &amp; Continuing Resources, Cataloging &amp; Metadata, and Library Management Systems (e.g., OCLC, ILS). Resource Management Services provides operational management of workflow processes for physical and electronic materials to ensure that library materials are easily accessible for faculty and student use when searched for in the library's integrated library system.
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 <a href="https://www.law.gwu.edu/library" target="_blank">https://www.law.gwu.edu/library</a>.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supervises the Resource Management Services Division (comprising the following departments: Acquisitions &amp; Continuing Resources, Cataloging &amp; Metadata, and Library Management Systems), which includes coordinating workflow, training, and evaluation of staff, and oversight of personnel issues within the division</li>
<li>With the other assistant directors and under the supervision of the director, manages ongoing daily activities of the library</li>
<li>Coordinates with the director and other assistant directors in short- and long-range planning for the library, and takes a leading role in creating and implementing library guidelines and procedures</li>
<li>Acts in the stead of the director in his absence, either alone or in cooperation with the other assistant directors</li>
<li>Coordinates with other library departments in connection with Resource Management Services activities affecting those departments</li>
<li>Maintains oversight for the library's integrated system, and works with the library management systems librarian on priorities for technical support issues</li>
<li>Collaborates with librarians with responsibilities related to electronic resources to discuss and resolve problems, review updates, and enhancements affecting the library’s electronic resources</li>
<li>Participates in other university, law school, library activities and/or serves on professional association committees</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>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, and</li>
<li>A minimum of five years of post-graduate degree experience in resource management services with a broad knowledge of acquisitions and continuing resources, cataloging and/or metadata, and library management systems; strong managerial, problem-solving, project management, and communication and writing skills</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Leadership skills including ability to mentor and develop team members and to work effectively in a diverse workforce</li>
<li>Demonstrated broad vision, strategic thinking, collaborative decision-making, and coherent planning as a leader and manager in a rapidly changing environment</li>
<li>Supervisory experience in resource management services</li>
<li>Experience working with legal materials</li>
<li>Experience with OCLC and an integrated library system</li>
<li>Reading knowledge of one or more European languages</li>
<li>Demonstrated superior customer service skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated organizational and time management skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated attentiveness to detail</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team</li>
</ul>
Application Procedure: Please complete an online application, available at <a href="https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/100096" target="_blank">https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/100096</a> , to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin August 17, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Assistant Director for Resource Management Services

Established&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.law.gwu.edu/" target="_blank">https://www.law.gwu.edu/</a>.
The George Washington University Law Library seeks a qualified librarian for its Head of Legal Technology &amp; Instructional Services position to begin as early as September 15, 2023. As a member of the library’s dynamic, collaborative Instructional Technology Services team, the librarian in this position has primary oversight for the Office of Legal Technology &amp; Instructional Services. This position leads the development and delivery of services supporting the integration of library resources into the curriculum, the curation and use of the library’s growing electronic resources collection, the use of scholarly communication technologies and services, and the undertaking of digital initiatives. As the subject specialist for legal pedagogy and technology competency, this position works to improve student success by embedding the library in online teaching and learning spaces, integrating librarians into the face-to-face curriculum, and supporting faculty adoption of technologies to achieve learning outcomes.
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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.law.gwu.edu/library" target="_blank">https://www.law.gwu.edu/library</a>.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;
Oversees, coordinates, and/or performs activities of the Office of Legal Technology &amp; Instructional Services, which includes coordination of workflow, training and evaluation of staff, and oversight of personnel issues.
Instructional Services
<ul>
<li>Serves as subject matter expert for law pedagogy, legal technology, and related topics; creates an overall strategic vision to improve the student experience through the integration of technology into the curriculum, integrates Law Library services and instructional programs into Law School initiatives with a focus on legal practice technologies</li>
<li>Oversees the integration of library resources and academic technologies including technology competencies into the curriculum and learning spaces;&nbsp;participates in identifying, implementing, and supporting technology-driven solutions and strategies to enhance the Law School’s teaching and learning experience; stays abreast of technology-focused learning trends and best practices in law schools including technology-related pedagogy as well as technologies used in law practice; develops library-focused reusable learning objects and modules for course site development; partners with Law School faculty and programs on the adoption of tools and techniques to improve teaching and learning; supports faculty with the adoption and integration of instructional technologies to achieve pedagogical outcomes</li>
<li>Develops and delivers programming on technology competencies, the use of existing and emerging legal technologies, and provides guidance on building technology competencies</li>
<li>Serves as liaison for Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Westlaw online research services account managers and student representatives, coordinates their activities at the law school, performs password management for these research systems and communicates developments regarding these services with library colleagues and law school offices</li>
</ul>
Scholarly Communications
<ul>
<li>Coordinates department activities to identify, develop, and promote strategic scholarly communication services and programs; provides outreach, education, and training; identifies and implements best practices in documenting and strengthening access to the Law School’s intellectual output; provides vision and expertise on scholarly visibility and impact and online identity management; oversight of the online repository process for Law School scholarship and archives including data entry; supports staff, student, and faculty posting to content management systems such as CampusPress and open-access scholarship-sharing networks (SSRN) and digital commons (BePress)</li>
<li>Oversees library’s digital initiatives such as digital content creation, online exhibits, and web publishing; oversees content sharing via the library website, LibGuides, and the law school portal; ensures search engine optimization, accessibility and security compliance for all library managed online platforms</li>
<li>Coordinates department efforts to identify, implement, and support web-based and digital marketing strategies and services; provides guidance to faculty, staff and students on using content management systems managed by the library such as Drupal, Springshare, CampusPress, social media, and digital signage; provides guidance on system functionalities and use of graphics and formatting; performs content editing</li>
</ul>
Electronic Resources
<ul>
<li>Provides vision and expertise to develop and maintain the electronic resource collection; leads interdepartmental library efforts to select, implement, maintain, and provide access to electronic resources, including collaboration with Burns Law Library colleagues, GWU campus libraries, and electronic resource vendors&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Leads review of electronic resource licenses, manages license compliance issues, and evaluates resource usage-based feedback, web analytics, and vendor-supplied statistics</li>
<li>Oversees department efforts to create user awareness of the electronic collection, manage authentication for access to electronic resources, and improve end-user support services; coordinates gathering, analyzing, and formatting of usage data from the proxy server and vendor/publisher-supplied data for library reporting and decision-making</li>
</ul>
Other
<ul>
<li>Monitors the Library’s ticketing systems and responds to user inquiries&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drafts and implements procedures and practices&nbsp;</li>
<li>Creates and contributes to research guides, bibliographies, instructional recordings, and other finding aids and publications</li>
<li>Participates in reference and research services, including reference desk duties and the faculty liaison program</li>
<li>Participates on library, university, and consortia committees</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>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</li>
<li>JD, LLB, or LLM from an ABA-accredited institution or completion of degree requirements by the time of appointment, and</li>
<li>Minimum of three years of post-graduate degree experience working in law libraries, including a demonstrable history of supervisory duties or potential for rapid growth into supervisory duties</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices relevant to legal education and legal technology competencies</li>
<li>Knowledge of pedagogical trends employed by law schools, learning management technologies, digital objects, and digital content creation</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design theory</li>
<li>Experience with scholarship repositories, scholarly impact metrics, content management systems, desktop publishing software, search engine optimization and web analytics tools, and knowledge of online publishing standards</li>
<li>Experience with web design and proficiency with web authoring software, including experience with emerging technologies and use of browser plug-ins and applications</li>
<li>Experience with SaaS; online product technology/setup, including proxy server functionality and authentication protocol; web browser and operating system configuration; web design (HTML, CSS, Javascript); and content management system administration</li>
<li>Experience with Ex Libris Alma electronic resource management and AlmaAnalytics</li>
<li>Demonstrated basic or general knowledge and understanding of trends relevant to any of the areas of the department</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and collaboration with the goal of fostering an efficient and positive service role for the library; to form a strong rapport with colleagues, law faculty, and law students</li>
<li>Experience in providing general legal reference assistance</li>
<li>Reference experience in a law library environment</li>
<li>Demonstrated superior customer service skills</li>
<li>Writing skills and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to convey information clearly and accurately with customers, colleagues, and supervisors</li>
<li>Demonstrated organizational and time management skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated attentiveness to detail</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team</li>
</ul>
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:&nbsp; Please complete an online application, available at <a href="https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/103761" target="_blank">https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/103761</a> , to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Head of Legal Technology & Instructional Services

Position Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for an Associate or early-stage Full Professor with tenure, specializing in any area of sociology. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct sociological research, teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, participate in the mentorship and training of graduate students, and contribute to the leadership and administration of the department and/or university. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a strong record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; effective undergraduate teaching; demonstrated excellence in mentorship and/or graduate training; and active engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Sociology is located on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. We are a collaborative and generous scholarly community with an outstanding track record of mentoring junior scholars and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Both our undergraduate and graduate student bodies include many first-generation students, immigrants, and people of color. Members of the department are involved in numerous successful cross-department and interdisciplinary initiatives and research activities, and we have durable ties to the Department of Law, Societies and Justice, the West Coast Poverty Center, UW’s NIH- funded center for population studies (CSDE), the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, the eScience Institute, UW’s Population Health Initiative, the College of the Environment, the Department of Real Estate, the Jackson School of International Studies, the QUAL Initiative, the Department of Statistics, and the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Public Health.
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range.&nbsp;The base salary range for this position will be $12,000 - $19,500&nbsp;per month on a 9-month basis ($108,000 - $175,500 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.&nbsp;
The position will begin on September 16, 2024, and is full time with a 9-month service period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in sociology or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Both the University of Washington and the Department of Sociology are committed to creating a community that embraces and benefits from the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Successful applicants should be able to thrive in and contribute to this environment. Therefore, application materials must include a separate statement that describes how you will contribute to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse department.
Complete applications will include: 1) curriculum vita; 2) cover letter; 3) a description of research experience and plans; 4) a statement of teaching, including a description of teaching approach and evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 6) three samples of recent scholarly work.&nbsp; Candidates selected during the initial round of review will be contacted to provide a list of three professional references.
All application material should be submitted to <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/128763" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/128763</a>. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Questions about the search should be sent to: Fatema Mookhtiar, Administrator, Department of Sociology, <a href="mailto:fatemakm@uw.edu" target="_blank">fatemakm@uw.edu</a>.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at <a href="https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/" target="_blank">https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/</a>. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (<a href="http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint" target="_blank">http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint</a>/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (<a href="https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432" target="_blank">https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432</a>).
Privacy Notice
Review the University of Washington <a href="https://www.washington.edu/cms/privacy/notices/demographics/" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel</a> to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.
Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or <a href="mailto:dso@uw.edu" target="_blank">dso@uw.edu</a>.

Associate of Early Stage Full Professor of Sociology

Position Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of environmental inequality and/or climate change. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a promising record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; promise of effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and potential for engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Sociology is located on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. We are a collaborative and generous scholarly community with an outstanding track record of mentoring junior scholars and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Both our undergraduate and graduate student bodies include many first-generation students, immigrants, and people of color. Members of the department are involved in numerous successful cross-department and interdisciplinary initiatives and research activities, and we have durable ties to the Department of Law, Societies and Justice, the West Coast Poverty Center, UW’s NIH- funded center for population studies (CSDE), the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, the eScience Institute, UW’s Population Health Initiative, the College of the Environment, the Department of Real Estate, the Jackson School of International Studies, the QUAL Initiative, the Department of Statistics, and the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Public Health.
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range.&nbsp;The base salary range for this position will be $9650 - $13500&nbsp;per month on a 9-month basis ($86,850 - $121,500 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.&nbsp;
The position will begin on September 16, 2024, and is full time with a 9-month service period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in sociology or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Both the University of Washington and the Department of Sociology are committed to creating a community that embraces and benefits from the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Successful applicants should be able to thrive in and contribute to this environment. Therefore, application materials must include a separate statement that describes how you will contribute to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse department.
Complete applications will include: 1) curriculum vita; 2) cover letter; 3) a description of research experience and plans; 4) a statement of teaching, including a description of teaching approach and evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 6) at least two samples of recent scholarly work.&nbsp; Candidates selected during the initial round of review will be contacted to provide a list of three professional references.
All application material should be submitted to <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/128619" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/128619</a>. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Questions about the search should be sent to: Fatema Mookhtiar, Administrator, Department of Sociology, <a href="mailto:fatemakm@uw.edu" target="_blank">fatemakm@uw.edu</a>.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at <a href="https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/" target="_blank">https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/</a>. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (<a href="http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint" target="_blank">http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint</a>/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (<a href="https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432" target="_blank">https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432</a>).
Privacy Notice
Review the University of Washington <a href="https://www.washington.edu/cms/privacy/notices/demographics/" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel</a> to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.
Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or <a href="mailto:dso@uw.edu" target="_blank">dso@uw.edu</a>.

Assistant Professor of Sociology - Environmental Inequality/Climate Change

Position Description
The Department of Sociology at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the study of housing and/or homelessness. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: a promising record of scholarly accomplishment; research interests that complement other areas of departmental and university strength; promise of effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training; and potential for engagement with professional, university, and community life. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Sociology is located on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. We are a collaborative and generous scholarly community with an outstanding track record of mentoring junior scholars and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Both our undergraduate and graduate student bodies include many first-generation students, immigrants, and people of color. Members of the department are involved in numerous successful cross-department and interdisciplinary initiatives and research activities, and we have durable ties to the Department of Law, Societies and Justice, the West Coast Poverty Center, UW’s NIH- funded center for population studies (CSDE), the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, the eScience Institute, UW’s Population Health Initiative, the College of the Environment, the Department of Real Estate, the Jackson School of International Studies, the QUAL Initiative, the Department of Statistics, and the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Public Health.
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range.&nbsp;The base salary range for this position will be $9650 - $13500&nbsp;per month on a 9-month basis ($86,850 - $121,500 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.&nbsp;
The position will begin on September 16, 2024, and is full time with a 9-month service period.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in sociology or closely related field by the start of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Both the University of Washington and the Department of Sociology are committed to creating a community that embraces and benefits from the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Successful applicants should be able to thrive in and contribute to this environment. Therefore, application materials must include a separate statement that describes how you will contribute to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse department.
Complete applications will include: 1) curriculum vita; 2) cover letter; 3) a description of research experience and plans; 4) a statement of teaching, including a description of teaching approach and evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 6) at least two samples of recent scholarly work.&nbsp; Candidates selected during the initial round of review will be contacted to provide a list of three professional references.
All application material should be submitted to <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/" target="_blank">http://apply.interfolio.com/128500</a>. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2023. However, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Questions about the search should be sent to: Fatema Mookhtiar, Administrator, Department of Sociology, <a href="mailto:fatemakm@uw.edu" target="_blank">fatemakm@uw.edu</a>.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at <a href="https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/" target="_blank">https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/</a>. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (<a href="http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint" target="_blank">http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint</a>/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (<a href="https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432" target="_blank">https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432</a>).
Privacy Notice
Review the University of Washington <a href="https://www.washington.edu/cms/privacy/notices/demographics/" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel</a> to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.
Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or <a href="mailto:dso@uw.edu" target="_blank">dso@uw.edu</a>.

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