Georgetown University Library seeks an experienced and engaged librarian to provide information services for public policy and other social science disciplines. A member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Washington Research Libraries Consortium, Georgetown University Library embodies the University's mission as a "student-centered research university."
The Public Policy and Social Sciences Librarian supports the teaching and research endeavors of the University community by providing research, reference, and instructional services; coordinating the organization and content of web pages; and developing & managing—in all relevant formats—the Library's collection for public policy, government information, and other social science disciplines as assigned; and serves as the Library's lead staff member for GIS services and geospatial information. This position reports to the Head of the Department of Collections, Research and Instruction along with 13.38 FTE librarians.
Requirements include:
Master's Degree in Library Science or similarly appropriate/equivalent advanced degree or documented substantive experience is required. A second graduate degree in a policy-oriented or other social science field (such as Economics) is very strongly preferred but equivalent years of work and/or other equivalent expertise in these fields will be considered.
Minimum of two to three years experience providing reference and research services, preferably in an academic or research library environment. Some familiarity with government information sources. Demonstrated experience in research methodologies, instruction and public services. Proficiency in or willingness to be trained in GIS. Demonstrated expertise in use of web-authoring applications. Knowledge of current instructional and multimedia technologies. Familiarity with the language of policy analysis and the social sciences.
The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and excellence in oral and written communications, as well as the ability to interact collegially and effectively with all levels of patrons and staff.
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