[Eril-l] Job posting: Research Services Coordinators at GWU

Tue Jul 28 06:19:36 PDT 2015

Three positions available at George Washington University Libraries in DC:

Position: Research Services Coordinators
Location: The George Washington University Libraries, Gelman Library

The George Washington University Libraries (GW Libraries) is seeking
nominations and applications for three managers to serve as ResearchServices
 Coordinators. GW Libraries has embarked on an exciting path, serving as a
catalyst to spark innovation and new ideas throughout the George Washington
University community. Fundamental to our vision is the proactive role that
GW Libraries play in sustaining and expanding our intellectual partnerships
with faculty and students across the university. This requires an
empowered, agile and highly collaborative staff that is willing to lead
change and evolve in responding to an ever-changing information landscape.

In summer 2014, the Research Services librarians reorganized into a team
structure that involves flexible, project-driven groups. Moving from a more
traditional structure of reference, instruction and collection development,
this new approach empowers staff to take greater ownership of the
Libraries’ strategic goals, foster strategic thinking, and promote
accountability and transparency.  Essential user services and operational
tasks remain core activities for the librarians, but are now realized in
the context of strategic priorities that support the mission of the broader
institution.

The teams will be reviewed and revised annually by the research
services librarians
on the basis of collective strategic thinking and environmental scanning.
Projects for FY 2014-15 include an analysis of our print and electronic
collections in light of spending, usage and curricular demand; an
assessment of the reach of our library instruction program; the development
of new services for graduate services; an evaluation of the web presence of
our department's services; and the development of outreach around issues of
open-access and scholarly communication.

Research Services Coordinators will facilitate the work of the research
services librarian teams. They will share responsibility for ensuring that
the teams stay on track with meeting their objectives and goals, providing
guidance to them as necessary. The Coordinators will be responsible for
managing the individuals that comprise the teams to enable their long-term
professional growth and individual accountability for their contributions.
The Coordinators will work together as a team to guide the groups that have
been formed and to help individuals balance “core” services with strategic
initiatives. As adjustments are needed across the teams, the Coordinators will
work with each other and with appropriate team leads to match the groups
and individual librarians. The Coordinators will maintain a strategic
perspective, helping to broaden interactions between the teams, other units
in the GW Libraries and the campus to achieve the strategic objectives of
these organizations. Coordinators will also be involved with core
activities of reference, instruction and collection development, thus they
must have familiarity with providing these services. The Coordinators will
report to an Associate University Librarian for GW Libraries.

The Research Services Coordinators contribute to planning, policy
development, resource management and decision-making for the GW Libraries,
which is comprised of the main library (Gelman) and the libraries of the
Mount Vernon (Eckles) and Virginia campuses. Coordinatorswill serve on
Library, University, and consortium committees, as well as representing the
Libraries and the University in a variety of groups and forums.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA-accredited MLS in library or information science
or equivalent.  Minimum five years of experience as a professional
librarian or archivist in increasingly responsible positions. Must have
expertise in collection development, reference, or instruction. The
successful candidates will be familiar with current issues including trends
in areas such as scholarly communications, collection development,
innovative approaches to instruction in information fluency, data
management and related services, and virtual services. Must have a strong
track record of collaboration and sensitivity in working with individuals.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED: Experience in
working in a research library and supporting students and faculty.
Substantial record of effective engagement with faculty in developing
collections for use in research and teaching.  A track record of successful
collaboration with faculty and students in providing instruction. Strong
leadership ability. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing.  Creativity and excellent organizational skills.

APPOINTMENT RANK & SALARY: Salary and appointment at the rank of Librarian
II/III/IV dependent upon qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package
includes 22 days/year paid annual leave plus 12 days per year paid sick
leave; medical; TIAA/CREF; tuition assistance.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND THE GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY

The George Washington University is the largest research university in the
nation’s capital, located blocks from the White House, the State
Department, the Federal Reserve, the World Bank and the International
Monetary Fund. GW currently enrolls approximately 25,000 students,
including 10,000 undergraduates, in ten colleges and schools at three
campuses in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Over the past twenty
years, the university has made remarkable strides, including consolidation
of the main campus at Foggy Bottom; the establishment of a wide variety of
new degree programs, both on-campus and off; the construction of a Northern
Virginia campus devoted to graduate study andresearch in science and
technology; and the acquisition of the beautiful Mount Vernon Campus in
Georgetown with a focus on specialized undergraduate programs. Thanks to
these developments, GW has attracted an increasingly high caliber of
faculty and students. With faculty at the top of their fields, and
partnerships with organizations locally and around the globe, GW remains a
first-choice among students of political science, public policy,
international relations, public health, and other disciplines. Under its
current leadership, the university has magnified its support for science
and engineering, including the construction of a new research facility and
the recruitment of nationally recognized researchfaculty.

As the largest research university in the District of Columbia and a rising
institution of higher education in this country, GWU has two obligations:
to collect and create knowledge and make it available to the world, and to
produce a steady stream of critical thinkers who know how to utilize
knowledge to become leaders in whatever field they enter. These two
obligations merge in the GW Libraries.

The George Washington University Libraries have launched a variety of
innovative programs and services. In support of an increased emphasis on
undergraduate education, librarians work closely with faculty in the
University Writing Program, helping to teach academicresearch and writing
to all incoming freshmen. With a rigorous and critical approach to
pedagogy, this collaboration remains unique among library instruction
programs around the country, and it sets the stage for students’ work both
within their majors and across the disciplines. GW’s librarians have
launched new technology programs to help faculty and students acquire data,
including social media, in support of their scholarly research and are
working in collaboration with research libraries across the country to
create and support open source and open access programs. GW Libraries
belong to the Association of Research Libraries, the Washington
Research Library
Consortium, the NortheastResearch Libraries Consortium and other leading
library organizations.

Visit http://library.gwu.edu for more information about the GW Libraries
and the George Washington University.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, please complete an online faculty
application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/27542 and upload a CV and a
cover letter that includes an assessment of skills related to basic
qualifications. Review of applications will begin on August 3, 2015 and
continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be
considered. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome
of a standard background screening.

The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving
diversity among librarians and staff.  We are particularly interested in
receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly
encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

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.

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Laura Wrubel
Electronic Resources Content Manager
George Washington University Libraries
2130 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20052202-994-6536lwrubel at gwu.edu

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Laura Wrubel
Electronic Resources Content Manager
George Washington University Libraries
2130 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-6536lwrubel at gwu.edu
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