Librarian
About The Position
This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Graduate Education Medical Library in El Paso, Texas. The Librarian (Medical) administers the medical integrated library system, which integrates classification, circulation, acquisition, serial control, authority control, and end-user access into the electronic catalog. The role analyzes library procedures to recommend and promote efficiency and successful service, coordinates automated library system operations and maintenance with vendors and maintenance representatives, and instructs clients and staff in using automated bibliographic and reference services. The Librarian catalogs and classifies a variety of new library materials, including materials supporting medical training and education, and handles items requiring specialized subject-matter expertise in medicine, nursing, health administration, and behavioral sciences. The position requires the applicable professional librarian education or an accepted combination of education, training, and experience, as well as specialized knowledge or proficiency relevant to the position. For the GS-12 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience providing reference services to healthcare professionals, students, or patients; using an automated library system to catalog and dispatch resources; and maintaining a library database. Education cannot substitute for this specialized experience. The position is mission essential and requires reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Appointment may require a background investigation, immunization screening, and consent to seasonal influenza vaccination unless an exemption is provided.
Requirements
- Meet the basic librarian education requirement through one full academic year of graduate study in library science after completing a bachelor's degree, or through at least five years of combined college-level education, training, and experience establishing the required professional librarianship knowledge and abilities.
- Possess specialized subject-matter knowledge or proficiency relevant to the position, meeting one of the specified education, experience, foreign-language, or equivalent-combination pathways.
- For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience providing reference services to healthcare professionals, students, or patients; using an automated library system to catalog and dispatch resources; and maintaining a library database.
- Specialized experience must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot be substituted for it.
- Meet the time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11) for applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
- Undergo a suitability or fitness determination and required personnel security investigation.
- Complete required immunization screening; consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Complete the required Selective Service pre-employment certification if applicable.
- Meet one or more listed employment-authority eligibility categories.
Responsibilities
- Administer the medical integrated library system, including classification, circulation, acquisition, serial control, authority control, and end-user access to the electronic catalog.
- Analyze library procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency and service.
- Coordinate automated library system operations and maintenance with vendors and maintenance representatives.
- Instruct clients and staff in the use of automated bibliographic and reference services.
- Catalog and classify new library materials, including materials supporting medical training and education.
- Catalog materials requiring specialized knowledge of medicine, nursing, health administration, and behavioral sciences.
- Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations as a mission-essential employee.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
