Posting Number: | F002367 |
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Academic Title: | Serials Librarian |
Rank: | Librarian II, Librarian III |
Administrative Title: | Serials Librarian |
Discipline | Libraries |
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Contract Type: | Librarian |
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
Proposed Start Date: | 05/01/2024 |
Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full time -> FTE 1.00 |
Position Description Summary: | The George Washington University (GW) is the largest research university in the nation's capital. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., GW offers undergraduate and graduate programs in many disciplines including medicine, health sciences, public health, and nursing. Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library (Himmelfarb) serves the students, staff, and faculty of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, and School of Nursing. Himmelfarb's collections consist of over 6,700 electronic texts, 6,500 journals, and 125+ databases in addition to print collections of approximately 75,000 items. The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative information professional to manage the library's serials collection of over 6,500 electronic journal titles. The Serials Librarian is responsible for the management of the library's journal subscriptions, including budgeting, licensing, discovery, usage assessment, and user education. This position reports to the Associate Director, Library Operations, is a collaborative member of the Library Operations team, and supervises the Serials Manager, a full-time staff position. The rank of the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills and experience. Possible ranks include Librarian II and Librarian III. |
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Advertised Salary: | The expected salary range for this position is $66,000 to $78,000. Salary is negotiable, contingent upon rank, skills, and qualifications, and is competitive for DC-area libraries. |
Other Benefits: | The comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days/year paid annual leave; 12 days/year paid sick leave; paid winter break and 7 other holidays; medical, dental, and vision; 401(A) retirement plan, 4% base, and GW will match 150% of the first 4% of your 403(B) contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of your eligible compensation; tuition assistance; and paid parental leave. For benefits details, please visit . This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of two (2) days/week of remote work and three (3) days/week of on-site work. |
Other Information: | Preferred qualifications:
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Special Instructions to Applicants: | To be considered for this position, please complete an online application and upload a cover letter that highlights your experiences, including transferable skills, that address the job responsibilities, and demonstrate your ability to thrive in this position, a current CV, or a resume, and provide the names and complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. |
Department Link: | https://guides.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/working-at-himmelfarb/ |
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Open Until Filled: | Yes |
Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
EEO Statement: | The university is 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. |
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