Recruitment Plan
GWLAI is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Research Services Librarianto join the Research and User Services (RUS) department. RUSis a highly collaborative unit where staff and librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. Research Services librarians do this by being active teaching partners with faculty to support research instruction in face-to-face and online learning environments. We teach workshops supporting a wide range of user needs including data management and sharing, coding and data analysis, citation management, and much more. In addition to workshops and instruction partnerships, we support the GW community through consultations and team-based collection development and maintenance. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and support open scholarly communication and publishing practices, including the adoption and creation of open educational resources. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own research, professional engagement, and service.
- Sustain and expand intellectual partnerships with faculty and students across the university.
- Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in partnership with faculty, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program.
- Create and contribute to programs and instruction that support student success, including information and data literacy and other skills for academic success.
- Support students, staff, and faculty via research consultations, library instruction, and workshops across disciplines.
- Participate in collaborative collection development, building relationships and supporting faculty and departments through active engagement.
- Contribute to one or more strategic services or teams in GWLAI. Areas of focus could include supporting scholarly communication, advocating for affordability and equity through the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs), building digital and computational fluency, supporting researchers’ use of data, and instructional design.
- Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession.
- ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with academic departments to advance research and scholarship across disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in an environment committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- A history of taking initiative and achieving results in previous roles, either in a professional or personal capacity.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in or experience supporting researchers and learners in business, science, or the use, management, and analysis of data.
This position is classified as a Council of Librarians position and is eligible for a partial hybrid on-campus/remote work schedule. This position is a continual reappointment position with reappointment periods of 3-5 years depending on rank. Proven commitment to the profession is expected and can be exhibited through service, publication, and/or presentations.
A virtual information session for interested candidates will be offered in the coming weeks. Please visit https://go.gwu.edu/librarianjobs for details.
- To be considered, please submit an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes an assessment of skills and experiences related to minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a reference check and standard background screening.
- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
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.
Applicant Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Resume