Librarian

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Washington, DC

360d • $69,923 - $90,898

About The Position

The Wilson Center is one of the three special institutions created by congressional statute to perform a national mission in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. It is governed by its own presidentially appointed Board of Trustees and supported by public and private funds. The Center conducts and sponsors original scholarship and convenes balanced and inclusive dialogue through its programs, which cover all regions of the world and several major global issues. This position is an advanced trainee with a career-ladder to the full performance GS-11 grade level. The person selected for this position will receive intense training, both classroom and on the job in preparation for expanded role. Selectee will gain increasing independence and authority as they transition to the full performance level.

Requirements

• Must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree.
• Must have a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience.
• At least one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.
• Developing and presenting library-led educational training and orientations.
• Providing advanced reference and research services in the fields of social sciences, particularly public policy, area studies, international affairs, and modern history.
• Managing a serials A-Z program to provide access to e-journals and e-books.
• Evaluating software and implementing new library technologies, including updating current library tools.
• Working knowledge of the collections reading rooms and loan policies of the Library of Congress or similar research libraries.
• Managing, requesting, and tracking interlibrary loans with the Library of Congress or university libraries.
• Working knowledge of the holdings, arrangements and services of academic and special libraries.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree.
• Experience with Ex Libris 360 Core A-Z journal and e-book software.
• Familiarity with interlibrary loan processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages and requests materials directly from the Library of Congress, inputs and maintains records for tracking, and ensures timely return of material.
• Serves as a liaison with Library of Congress reading room librarians and Loan Division to negotiate and implement specific loan policies and procedures, resolve problems, and encourage use of LC resources by WC researchers.
• Manages, adapts, and implements the Ex Libris 360 Core A-Z journal and e-book software program and other linking technologies.
• Participates in research and planning for future technology acquisitions; works with library management and vendor on future implementation of linking and/or content discovery services.
• Checks out materials using ILS circulation system; manages microfilm scanner software to provide best tools for users doing digital research on microfilm.
• Conducts comprehensive library orientations for interns covering Wilson Center and Library of Congress resources, and demonstrates use of relevant online materials.
• Responds to reference inquiries by locating bibliographic, factual, and statistical materials using relevant academic journals, books, articles from the press, and reports from a wide array of social science research resources.
• Works closely with program staff and website manager to track Wilson Center publications, both online and in print.
• Organizes publication listings and creates bibliographies.
• Participates in planning, selecting or designing new database or other programs to house citations and helps to design output to meet Center needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees