This is a full-time position with the Library at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Thursday, 08/20/2024, 11:59 PM EDT Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian is responsible for planning and establishing policies and procedures for the management of all subscribed electronic resources in the Library managing all processes related to serials control for both print and electronic materials, and coordinating the binding of all serial items. Participates in the planning of policies and procedures for the receipt and distribution of all library material to the Court and supports the discovery of electronic resources through the online catalog and the Library's virtual library presence. Independently provides operations support and access troubleshooting for subscription-based products. Identifies and implements practices that will utilize usage statistics to improve access and workflows for electronic resources and serials. Directly supervises the work of the Serials/Receiving Technician.

Requirements

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with electronic resources and knowledge of serials practices in a research environment required. Prior experience with complex integrated library systems, including online catalog, serials binding and circulation subsystems. Demonstrated experience with library serial receiving procedures both manual and online. Familiarity with basic library budget procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of COUNTER and serial record standards. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize time to resolve multiple electronic access challenges. Familiarity with standard library binding practices and procedures. Supervisory experience preferred. The Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian is responsible for planning and establishing policies and procedures for the management of all subscribed electronic resources in the library, managing all processes related to serials control for both print and electronic materials, providing informed analysis of resource use patterns using COUNTER and coordinating the binding of all serial items. Assists in the planning of policies and procedures for the receipt and distribution of all library material to the Court and supports the discovery of electronic resources through the online catalog and the library's virtual library presence. Independently provides operations support and access troubleshooting for subscription-based products. Identifies and implements efficiencies that will improve access and workflows for electronic resources and serials. Directly supervises the work of the Serials/Receiving Technician.

Education

M.L.S. degree from an ALA accredited institution, with at least two years of library experience required.

Contacts

• Address Supreme Court of the United States 1 First Street NE Washington, DC 20543 US
• Name: Human Resources Office
• Phone: (202) 479-3404
• Email: [email protected]