Access Services/Reference Librarian Job at University of the District of Columbi

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range: $65,849- $73,550

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, and supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistance will provide administrative support to Faculty and Staff of the Law School. This includes the management of electronic services. Additionally, the incumbent will provide extensive reference services and will be expected to participate in legal research and clinical instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with and maintains circulation operations (hard copy and electronic), special collection rooms, study areas and clinical libraries.
• Manages interlibrary loan requests.
• Responsible for shelf management.
• Develops metrics and provides statistical reports on circulations performance.
• Coordinates security and facility management.
• Provides references services for faculty, staff, student and public patrons.
• Participates in the faculty liaison program.
• Takes part in the instructional curriculum for both the legal research and clinical programs.
• Creates and maintains Libguides.
• Assists with collection development.
• Partners with the UDC Learning Resources Division and Washington Research Library Consortium for public access services policies and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A law degree from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Master’s in library science, or equivalent, from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
• Familiarity with interlibrary and integrated library systems.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/.