Continuing Resources Coordinator – Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

The Continuing Resources Coordinator is responsible for the receipt and organization of all print and electronic continuing resources. The incumbent plays a key role in ensuring that the library’s sizable print and electronic continuing resources collection is accurate and accessible to faculty, students, and staff. They assist the Head of Content Acquisitions and Management with analyzing continuing resources policies and procedures and help maintain the integrity of data within the library services platform. Under the supervision of the Head of Content Acquisitions and Management, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that serial receiving and collection maintenance operations for print as well as electronic resources are carried out effectively.
• Play a significant part in maintaining the integrity and currency of the Law Library collection.
• Within the department, serve as an information resource on most matters relating to the receipt of print serials including claiming the missing materials.
• Act as the coordinator of functions when needed, where the work carried out by the incumbent helps facilitate research efforts with the Georgetown Law community.

Work Interactions

This position has no direct reports, but will on occasion field questions from others in the department and the library about issues related to the receipt of newly acquired serials materials and collection maintenance and retention policies. In addition to the departmental interactions, this position interacts with staff throughout the library by serving on library committees and through collaborations on inter-departmental functions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of library experience
• Knowledge of standard academic library practices and procedures
• Understanding of print & electronic continuing resource functions and library services platforms
• Familiarity with spreadsheet, database, and cloud-based document storage applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with electronic resources management.
• Knowledge of law and/or legal materials
• Familiarity with the ExLibris Alma library services platform

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$19.20 – $28.70

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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