Research and Reference Librarian

ASRC Federal • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Agile Decision Sciences (ADS), a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Reference and Research Librarian to support our nationwide contract to provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with library and records management services. We offer a culture that provides professional development and team collaboration. Find out why we were voted and certified as a "Great Place to Work." If you have experience as a Research/Reference Librarian (cataloging is a plus), let's talk about next steps. Apply today!

Requirements

• MS in Library Science, Information Science, or related field.
• Minimum two years of professional experience providing reference and research services, with preference given to scientific research settings or special libraries and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Minimum two years of professional experience crafting expert literature search strategies and conducting searches in scientific databases.
• Demonstrated science or technical subject knowledge (environmental, biomedical, chemical, etc.) and experience with commonly used research tools and databases in those fields (PubMed, Web of Science, etc.) may be considered.
• Experience with reference managers (specifically EndNote) and other library tools (CMS, Alma, PrimoVE, etc.) and skills (cataloging, collection management SharePoint management).
• Customer service skills and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and on teams, communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, prioritize and manage multiple on-going projects, quickly adapt to change, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation which requires Permanent Residency or US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Cataloging experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth reference and research support services to EPA researchers and staff, including staffing of in-person and virtual reference services.
• Conduct expert-level literature searches on scientific and non-scientific topics using free and subscription databases.
• Contribute to other library programs and services including library instruction, marketing and outreach, knowledge management projects, or cataloging.
• Participate in the development of innovative library services (research impact analysis, data visualization, systematic reviews, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other potential new areas of service).
• Complete reporting duties, departmental statistics, and documentation as required by the contract and library operating procedures.

What This Job Offers

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