Serials and Systems Librarian

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

George Washington University

Washington, DC

The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library seeks a librarian with demonstrated skills in innovation, collaboration and the technical background to manage the library’s serials collection of over 4000 electronic journal titles and to maximize the systems associated with their use within the Schools of Medicine & Health Sciences, Public Health, and Nursing.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning, management, and utilization of the collection and will be a member of the Library Operations team.

Basic Qualifications: Masters in Library or Information Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent Master’s degree; 1-3 years’ experience working in a library setting; experience providing access to electronic serials through an Electronic Resources Management System; experience working with a link resolver;  experience analyzing collection, budgets, workflows, and issues related to the optimal operations of the department; knowledge of current trends in libraries; excellent oral (presentations, training workshops) and written (training materials, requested analyses, documentation) communication skills; working knowledge of all applicable software/systems; and ability to use Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets for analysis.

The minimum salary for the position is $58,600; the University also provides a generous benefits 

To Apply: To be considered, applicants should complete an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/30463 and upload a letter of interest and a current CV. Review of applications will begin on 1/14/16 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. For a complete position description, go to http://himmelfarb.gwu.edu/

The George Washington University and the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates are 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.