Librarian

Veterans Health Administration • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position, Data Services and Research Engagement Librarian, is located in Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Central Office, Digital Health Office (DHO). The incumbent contributes to achieving the VHA strategic priorities by providing access to digital knowledge-based information in support of clinical and administrative decision making while implementing activities associated with the services, programs, and products provided by the Central Office Library. Duties Represents the VA on interagency committees and at national, regional, and local conferences of library, information, and knowledge management services to discuss user needs, program objectives, information exchange, and areas of cooperation and coordination. Coordinates services and consultations for best practices in tracking and communicating the impact of VA-funded research. Advises researchers and other VA staff about the scholarly communication process and visualization tools to present VA-funded research output and federal open-access compliance. Oversees activities relating to scholarly publications, including open access, citation services, predatory publishing, and institutional repositories. Assists with collection control, access and maintenance of the library's online, print, audiovisual and microfilm collections. Develops systems of metadata tags to organize vast data pools to provide useful and meaningful information to policy makers, cutting edge researchers, and VISNs. Develops and implements cataloging criteria for classifying new and changing fields of vast knowledge utilized by all of VA Central Office and program offices. Supports Digital Health Office in areas including, but not limited to patient privacy, health care security, and information/health literacy. Stays current on best practices, new trends, and developments in librarianship through collaboration and communication with informational professionals and the scholarly literature. Provides research instructions, demonstrations, orientations, and other trainings to VA staff through both in-person and virtual formats. Develops instructional, outreach, and other support service materials. Provides expert searching, reference, informational, and consultation services to researchers, clinicians, and staff. Provides reference services to senior and executive level staff, national subject matter experts, and agency advisory committee members in all areas of Veterans' affairs, including clinical care, hospital and health care administration, Veterans' benefits, public administration, Veterans' history, and other fields.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, questionnaire, and an online assessment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.
• Basic Requirement: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science from an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree, OR a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience that provided knowledge and understanding of professional librarianship, literature resources, and essential library and information services.
• GS-12 Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Librarian. Specialized experience includes: Provide expert reference, research services and consultation services to researchers, clinicians and staff, Solves highly complex problems pertaining to scholarly publications, Provides research orientations and trainings to staff through in-person and virtual formats, Develops instructional materials and website services, Current on best practices, new trends and developments in librarianship through collaboration and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
• Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in-person work mandate in their current position.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Represents the VA on interagency committees and at national, regional, and local conferences of library, information, and knowledge management services to discuss user needs, program objectives, information exchange, and areas of cooperation and coordination.
• Coordinates services and consultations for best practices in tracking and communicating the impact of VA-funded research.
• Advises researchers and other VA staff about the scholarly communication process and visualization tools to present VA-funded research output and federal open-access compliance.
• Oversees activities relating to scholarly publications, including open access, citation services, predatory publishing, and institutional repositories.
• Assists with collection control, access and maintenance of the library's online, print, audiovisual and microfilm collections.
• Develops systems of metadata tags to organize vast data pools to provide useful and meaningful information to policy makers, cutting edge researchers, and VISNs.
• Develops and implements cataloging criteria for classifying new and changing fields of vast knowledge utilized by all of VA Central Office and program offices.
• Supports Digital Health Office in areas including, but not limited to patient privacy, health care security, and information/health literacy.
• Stays current on best practices, new trends, and developments in librarianship through collaboration and communication with informational professionals and the scholarly literature.
• Provides research instructions, demonstrations, orientations, and other trainings to VA staff through both in-person and virtual formats.
• Develops instructional, outreach, and other support service materials.
• Provides expert searching, reference, informational, and consultation services to researchers, clinicians, and staff.
• Provides reference services to senior and executive level staff, national subject matter experts, and agency advisory committee members in all areas of Veterans' affairs, including clinical care, hospital and health care administration, Veterans' benefits, public administration, Veterans' history, and other fields.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level