This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Thursday, 08/20/2024, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Thursday, 08/20/2024, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Depending upon qualifications.
The Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian is responsible for planning and establishing policies and procedures for the management of all subscribed electronic resources in the Library managing all processes related to serials control for both print and electronic materials, and coordinating the binding of all serial items. Participates in the planning of policies and procedures for the receipt and distribution of all library material to the Court and supports the discovery of electronic resources through the online catalog and the Library's virtual library presence. Independently provides operations support and access troubleshooting for subscription-based products. Identifies and implements practices that will utilize usage statistics to improve access and workflows for electronic resources and serials. Directly supervises the work of the Serials/Receiving Technician.
Demonstrated experience with electronic resources and knowledge of serials practices in a research environment required. Prior experience with complex integrated library systems, including online catalog, serials binding and circulation subsystems. Demonstrated experience with library serial receiving procedures both manual and online. Familiarity with basic library budget procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of COUNTER and serial record standards. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize time to resolve multiple electronic access challenges. Familiarity with standard library binding practices and procedures. Supervisory experience preferred.
The Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian is responsible for planning and establishing policies and procedures for the management of all subscribed electronic resources in the library, managing all processes related to serials control for both print and electronic materials, providing informed analysis of resource use patterns using COUNTER and coordinating the binding of all serial items. Assists in the planning of policies and procedures for the receipt and distribution of all library material to the Court and supports the discovery of electronic resources through the online catalog and the library's virtual library presence. Independently provides operations support and access troubleshooting for subscription-based products. Identifies and implements efficiencies that will improve access and workflows for electronic resources and serials. Directly supervises the work of the Serials/Receiving Technician.
M.L.S. degree from an ALA accredited institution, with at least two years of library experience required.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 08/20/2024, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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