Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: open to public

Employment Status: full time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 5, Steps 1-4

Salary Range:  $63,386.00-$70,632.00

Closing Date: October 7, 2015

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
The Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian will develop the library’s electronic resources collection to make it usable and accessible to all members of the School of Law community.  The Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian will develop a plan of innovative, technology based services: electronic collection management that will emphasize accessibility and connectivity to new and existing electronic resources.  The Systems/Emerging Technologies Librarian will develop effective points of access for the electronic resources collection making information more usable to the member of the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
                                                                       
 

1. Develop and implement a program to enhance use of electronic resources
2. Identify new, effective technology and resources in critical areas of the library collections
3. Provide technical support and training for library staff, faculty and students in technology use
4. Maintain a current understanding of advances in design and technology
5. Participate in library efforts to use new technology for instruction, research, clinic practice, and information dissemination.
6. Manage library web pages, maintaining public interfaces for research databases and other web-based resources
7. Participate in the liaison program and proactively support the faculty’s research and teaching interest.

 Required Qualifications
 

• Master’s of Library Science or Educational Technology (or equivalent) degree
• Technology experience in a university or law school library
• J.D. degree preferred

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.   

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in 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-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

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

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.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

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: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.