Head of Research Services

Head Of Research Services - Georgetown University Law Library

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 :

The Head Of Research Services is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Research Services department in its charge to support the individual scholarly and educational pursuits of Georgetown Law faculty and the research needs of the Law Center's administrative leadership team serving the Office of the Dean. In this capacity, the Head Of Research Services trains, supervises, and evaluates librarians, staff, and student RAs who provide research and document delivery services and who manage faculty scholarship in digital repositories.

As a team, the department actively supports the research and educational missions of the Law Center in U.S., international, foreign, and comparative law; non-legal topics; and empirical research. Research Services undertakes short-term, in-depth research projects for law faculty and the Law Center's administrative leadership team which can be of significant complexity and which must be performed under strict deadlines. Typical projects for faculty include preemption checks, literature reviews and bibliographies, locating primary and secondary sources on a topic, legislative histories, and surveys of laws. Typical projects for the Law Center's administrative leadership team include assisting with data gathering and comparative law school research. In addition, the department manages the submission of faculty scholarship to digital repositories and supports the Annual Faculty Scholarship and Teaching Luncheon. The department also provides instructional programs focused on faculty and staff, such as training for Faculty Research Assistants.

The Head Of Research Services participates in general Law Library operations by evaluating and selecting materials for the Law Library's collection in assigned subject areas, participating in the reference desk rotation, holding individual research consultations, and authoring and maintaining assigned research guides.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Research and User Services. Currently, 3 full-time librarians and 2 full-time staff positions report directly to the Head Of Research Services. In addition, up to 10 student employees serving as Law Library RAs report to this position.

The Head Of Research Services serves as the Law Library's representative and is a key contact for faculty and administrators, interacting with them on a regular basis to connect them to the Law Library's services. The Head Of Research Services works with the Research Services librarians, staff, and student RAs to ensure research and document delivery projects are completed expeditiously and accurately. The department's maintenance of the Faculty Scholarship Database provides faculty with assistance in tenure and promotion, and the department's posting of their scholarship promotes the reputation of Georgetown Law.

This position works closely with the Heads of Reference, International and Foreign Law, and Access Services, as well as the Collection Development Librarian. In addition, the Head Of Research Services interacts with diverse groups and individuals outside of the Law Library, including Law Center Administration, the Office of Faculty Support, the Office of Career Strategy, and the Lateral Appointments Committee.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 4 Day. 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.

Requirements And Qualifications

Required :

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and / or information studies (or non-U.S. Master's degree equivalent).
• Five or more years of law library or academic library experience (including supervisory experience).
• Knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research sources and methods, including international, foreign, and comparative law as well as empirical research.
• Strong project management skill and the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred :

Please submit a cover letter and resume. Preferably these documents should be combined into a single PDF.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is : $66,783.00 - $126,720.23 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.