Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to Public 

Employment Status: Full time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/5

Salary Range:  $72,371

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent functions as the Systems Librarian in the David A Clarke School of Law Library. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Associate Director of the Law Library. The incumbent uses initiative in to carry out assignments independently without specific instructions. Will be expected to communicate deviations, problems, or unfamiliar issues to the Associate Director of the Law Library.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                         

• Manages, develops, and maintains the integrated library system (Alma/ Primo) and coordinates training.
• Acts as the library’s representative for the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC). 
• Oversees collection, maintenance, and access to electronic resources.
• Acts as the administrator for the Law School’s Springshare platform.
• Develops and maintains, in collaboration with the law school webmaster, the law library web presence.
• Facilitates the integration of electronic classroom technology.  
• Manages licensed database accounts. This includes access, passwords, and permissions.  
• Assists in the development of electronic instructional materials.
• Trains staff, faculty, and students in the use of electronic resources. This may require classroom instruction.    
• Reviews electronic license agreements.
• Provides timely updates on database access and availability.
• Stays informed on current and emerging library technology.  
• Acts as a liaison to the law school’s IT department.

 Minimum  Job Requirements 

• Master’s of Library Science degree
• Administrator certification of both Alma and Primo within a year of hired date.
• Knowledge of PC applications, databases, software, and hardware.
• Familiarity with Perl, Linux, HTML and CSS.
• Effectively communicate via oral, written, and virtual formats.

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/.