Reference Librarian - Alexandria, United States - Library Systems & Services

Library Systems & Services
Library Systems & Services
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Alexandria, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Our management team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reference Librarian to join our team.

As a Reference Librarian, you will provide reference services, curate data and maintain the overall efficiency of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based library.


Office Location:
Alexandria, VA - Yellow Line

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively support a science-based federal agency by managing the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of physical and digital catalog collections.

  • Develop and implement preservation strategies to ensure longterm access and usability of physical and digital materials
  • Develop metadata and taxonomies for cataloging collections to ensure efficient search and retrieval.
  • Provide training and support to library staff and patrons on the use of physical and digital resources.
  • Stay uptodate with emerging trends and technologies in digital librarianship and information management.
  • Complete other duties include tracking usage statistics, participation in special projects as assigned.

Requirements:


MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution.
  • At least 13 years of experience in reference librarianship
  • Proven experience in distilling complex research into succinct, accurate, and grammatically correct technical writing in response to research/reference requests
  • Working knowledge of digital preservation standards and best practices in a professional environment
  • Handson experience with metadata and taxonomies for digital collections.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
  • Strong analytical, detailed orientation, and prioritization skills,
  • Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Programming language is a plus but not required.
  • Likes to work independently.
  • Will work in a small team with one other librarian and the client.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
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