Science Liaison and Reference Librarian job in Washington
Washington, D.C. - DC Georgetown University
Employer: | Georgetown University |
Job Ref: | Ref_153924 |
Country: | United States |
State: | D.C. - DC |
City: | Washington |
Zip Code: | 20001 |
Science Liaison and Reference Librarian - Georgetown University Library Requirements Science Liaison and Reference Librarian - Georgetown University Library Job Overview The Science Liaison and Reference Librarian supports the teaching and research activities of the University by providing research, reference, and instructional services; by developing and managing - in all relevant formats - the Library’s collection in Science disciplines, as assigned; and by coordinating the content and organization of appropriate web pages. Research and Instruction: This position serves as the expert for all services related to sources for research in assigned science departments, and provides general reference and information for faculty and students in the sciences. Interprets and addresses the information needs of students, faculty, and other library users. Recommends and directs users to appropriate sources of information including those in the Special Collections Research Center and digital collections. Teaches library research sessions in subject areas congruent with collection responsibilities and creates research guides and other instructional materials. Employs new technologies to enhance reference and instruction services - e.g., social networking tools, multimedia, and learning management systems - in order to reach users in an increasingly online environment. In addition, the Science Liaison and Reference Librarian is responsible for identifying, creating, managing, and maintaining the content of the web pages and other online resources related to their field(s) including government documents. Collection Development: This position serves as the Library’s principal liaison to faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in the sciences and with a focus on those using the Blommer Science Library and constituents in the assigned departments. For the assigned subject areas, the librarian will develop collections in line with the pedagogical and research needs of the University; work closely with faculty to understand and be responsive to their research and curricular needs; keep them informed of the Library’s activities; and integrate the Library’s collections and services into faculty research and curricular activities. Additionally, the librarian contributes to the development of cooperative collection development initiatives with other libraries and library consortia, recommends annual allocations, manages vendor approval plans in assigned disciplines, and assists in monitoring the relevant library materials budget. Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation The Science Liaison and Reference Librarian reports to the Head of the Research Services Department, along with eleven other subject liaisons and reference librarians. This position works closely with other department colleagues and with the department’s gifts unit, the librarians, archivists, and curators in the Booth Family Center for Special Collections, and with Technical Services staff in the ordering and receiving of materials. This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation Required qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or combination of a graduate degree in a science discipline and relevant experience Second graduate degree in a relevant field of study in the sciences, or other equivalent expertise Georgetown University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs. | |
Area of Interest: | Operations/Field Service |
Job Category: | Higher-Ed/Education |
Position type: | Full-Time |
Post Date: | 04/29/24 |