POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Digital Legal Resources and Systems Librarian
Librarian I
The University of Maryland Carey School of Law, Thurgood Marshall Law
Library seeks a highly motivated, creative, professional to serve as
Digital Legal Resources and Systems Librarian.
Reporting to the Acting Director of the Law Library and working closely
with the Resource
Acquisitions & Metadata Services Librarian, this position will provide
support for integrating resources, participate in the implementation and
maintenance of a next generation library system, and engage in
assessment of library practices and procedures.
Essential Functions:
· Monitor, recommend and implement new and emerging library
applications, knowledge systems and academic technology.
· Assess integrating resources and digital legal resources and services,
including reviewing site licenses and securing and analyzing usage
statistics.
· Resolve access problems and coordinate with the Digital Systems and
Stewardship Division of the University of Maryland.
- Lead and represent the Law Library in the adoption and technical
integration of new University System of Maryland and Affiliated
Institutions (USMAI) discovery tools and
coordinate metadata policy to ensure overall completeness, accuracy, and
currency of library collection records for all formats.
· Prepare annual statistical reports on behalf of the Law Library to
submit to the American Bar Association and other accreditation boards.
· Provide reference assistance to faculty, students, staff and other Law
Library patrons at the User Services Desk.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Masters Degree in library or information science from accredited school.
· 1 year related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of standard and emerging cataloging principles and metadata
schemas.
- Familiarity with digital legal resources and services.
· Prefer experience managing projects in library applications,
electronic serials and
new/emerging technologies.
· Prefer law library experience, or experience with both print and
electronic legal materials, or a Juris Doctor degree.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Working knowledge of SFX, EBSCO A-Z, or experience implementing a
knowledge base.
· Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills,
including the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
· Ability to develop and foster partnerships with both internal and
external entities.
· Strong service orientation.
· Ability to multitask, set priorities, and complete tasks in a rapidly
changing environment.
· Prefer reading or bibliographic knowledge of German, Italian, Spanish
or French.
Salary and Benefits:
· Salary is competitive and commensurate with the stated inimum
qualifications for a
Librarian I, and a comprehensive benefits package is available.
· The position is a 12-month library faculty appointment. The successful
candidate will be expected to meet library and university requirements
for permanent status and promotion.
Availability: The position will be available August 1, 2014.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit electronically a cover letter,
resume, and the names and phone numbers of three references to:
LAW-HR_at_law.umaryland.edu, with subject line Digital Resources and
Systems Librarian, or mail to:
Mary Alice Hohing
Director, Administration & Operations
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1786
Deadline: Preference will be given to candidates who apply by July 21,
2014.
EOE/AA Employer
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Pamela Bluh
Associate Director for Technical
Services & Administration
Thurgood Marshall Law Library
University of Maryland
Francis King Carey School of Law
501 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1768
410-706-2736
410-706-2372 FAX
pbluh@umaryland.edu <http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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