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Digital and Electronic Resources Librarian

Position Information

Present Position Number FP222W
Role Code Title Prof/Lecturer/11-12Mth
Position Title Digital and Electronic Resources Librarian
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services & Special Collections, the Digital and Electronic Resources Librarian leads the law school in the creation, delivery, preservation and on-going support of digital projects and collections in the broadest sense. The Digital and Electronic Resources Librarian provides vision and guidance for the William & Mary Law School Scholarship Repository that both responds to the law school community’s needs and is aligned with the Library’s collections and preservation priorities. The librarian engages with faculty and students to secure content and craft new partnerships, creates promotional materials, and actively advertises and develops the Repository. The librarian also furthers departmental objectives, goals, priorities and standards while working with all library departments regarding the use, structure and presentation of digital resources. The Digital and Electronic Resources Librarian also oversees the maintenance of the Law Library’s electronic resources records in the library catalog. 
Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge or interest in institutional repositories and digitization standards. 
  • Proficiency with metadata schemes, evolving standards, and emerging technologies. 
  • Interest in electronic information sources and organization.
  • Strong service orientation, excellent oral and written communication skills, and sound organizational abilities. 
  • Ability to view the library and its functions as a unified whole and work effectively and collegially with library staff and other members of the law school and college communities.
  • Commitment to serving diverse patrons and ensuring the library’s services and spaces are inclusive and welcoming to all.
Preferred Qualifications
•Prior experience in a law library, or a JD from an accredited law school. 
•Demonstrated experience with institutional repositories and digitization standards. 
•Demonstrated experience with managing electronic resources and technical services functions in an integrated library system, preferably in a law library and/or using Alma by ExLibris. 
•Advanced knowledge of professional grade software programs such as Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Final Cut Pro.
Advertised Pay Range Up to $70,000 commensurate with experience
Department 3NA000 Law Library
Location William & Mary
University Salary Range U11
Job Open Date 02/02/2022
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date 03/02/2022
Open Until Filled No
Employment Category Full Time Professional
FLSA Exempt
Position Term 12-Month
Special Application Instructions
Conditions of Employment:
This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, to include occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Do you have a Master’s degree in library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. In one or two short paragraphs, please describe your proficiency with metadata schemes, evolving standards, and emerging technologies and how you maintain current knowledge.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Do you have prior experience in a law library?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Do you have a JD from an accredited law school?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. In one or two short paragraphs, please describe any experience with institutional repositories and digitization standards.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. In one or two short paragraphs, please describe any experience with managing electronic resources and technical services functions particularly using Alma by ExLibris.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. Please list any professional-grade software programs (such as Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, or Final Cut Pro) you have utilized in your prior work.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Other Doc