Reference Librarian
Reference Librarian
Library Systems & Services, LLC
Alexandria, VA
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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 long-term 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
- Collaborate with subject librarians to support digital scholarship initiatives and promote the use of collections in research and teaching
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in digital librarianship and information management
- Complete other duties include tracking usage statistics, participation in special projects as assigned
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution.
- At least 1-3 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
- Hands-on 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.
- 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
- 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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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Other -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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