Resource Sharing Librarian Job at Howard University in Baltimore

Overview

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains, and implements policies and procedural documentation related to resource sharing; regularly reviews the policies and recommends revisions; communicates with CLS coordinators in the WRLC and serves on the appropriate library and consortium committees; and communicates with patrons regarding ILL/ CLS requests.
• Collects appropriate statistical data and incorporates the data into monthly and annual reports on Access Services and library collections activities.
• Develops training material, resource guides, and conducts presentations, workshops, and ongoing training for library staff, as well as HU faculty, students, and staff.
• Serves as a system administrator for the libraries’ integrated library systems and collaborates with other Library Units/Divisions in the development of policies, planning, and implementation of system configurations; supports the Access Services Department’s technology.
• Assist in the management of mediated on-demand document delivery services
• Works in tandem with ETS when necessary to identify and resolve LMS issues.
• Responsible for assisting patrons with a wide range of transactions and inquiries related to the circulation of materials, patron accounts, library policies, reference, and access, directional, and general inquiries in a high-paced, multi-tasked physical and virtual environment.
• Act as the library's key resource and contact point for all copyright and IP questions from faculty, students, and staff, including OA, open educational resources (OER), copyright, and publishing.
• Assists faculty and graduate students with publishing choices and licensing agreements related to their scholarly output in tracing their scholarly research and determining its impact using traditional and alternative metrics.
• In coordination with the library consortium and health science colleges, promotes the usage of open access incentives to faculty and graduate students. Understands and promotes the use of best practices in copyright management.
• Provides general reference and research assistance services in person and virtually.
• Performs subject-specific research and literature searches and reviews for health sciences faculty and hospital residents.
• Staff the circulation desk, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Experience managing a library management system used for search, discovery, access, and delivery services.
• Experience working with library databases and inter-library loan platforms.
• Demonstrated well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills related to data analysis, computers, PCs, Macs, and current technologies.
• Record of effective engagement with faculty and other library users in development of technology-informed workflow systems.
• Understand and interpret best practices in copyright, fair use, and OER and the ability to communicate this information to faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and on a self-directed basis in a changing environment.
• Experience with workflow analysis and/or project management.
• Knowledge of best practices and current and emerging trends in academic library services, resource sharing, and scholarly communications management services.
• Knowledge of issues relating to digitization and resource sharing in the academic environment.
• User-centered service philosophy; ability to be innovative and flexible; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse clientele.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work which requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling heavy book carts, reaching and lifting. Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 lbs. Library collections are subject to dust, mold, and other airborne particles with which this position will come in contact.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in library and information science (or its equivalent) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
• Experience with Library Management Systems (LMS), specifically Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
• Experience with library inter-library loan (ILL) programs, preferably ILLIAD, DOCLINE, and OCLC.
• Demonstrated awareness of emerging technologies related to resource-sharing and scholarly communications.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Higher Education