Research Librarian

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

3d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Research Librarian provides timely, accurate business research on the consumer technology industry for CTA staff and members, and curates and indexes content that supports documenting and preserving the association’s history. The role responds to research and reference requests, maintains the library database and historical archives, monitors industry news for CTA’s daily newsletter, and provides training on search strategies and research resources. The position also monitors emerging industry trends and notable products ahead of CES, shares news and market findings with the CES sales team, supports Custom Tours with exhibitor and product intelligence aligned to client interests, and documents relevant pre-show and show-floor findings for CTA’s Hot Products and Research Library resources. Travel to CES may be required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a library or research setting.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with research experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Teams.
Experience with advanced search and databases such as Dow Jones Factiva, Mergent, Leadership Connect, LexisNexis, Pitchbook, or others.
Hands-on experience using AI-powered research tools and AI agents to streamline information retrieval and automate or improve metadata tagging.
Ability to express ideas clearly and professionally.
Interest in the consumer technology industry.

Nice To Haves

Master of Library Information Science (MLIS); preference is given to candidates with this degree.

Responsibilities

Respond to research and reference requests from CTA staff and members by identifying, gathering, and delivering relevant information and resources in a timely and accurate manner.
Collaborate with senior librarians on complex, specialized, or sensitive research requests.
Maintain and enhance the library database by indexing, categorizing, and tagging industry news, research publications, and archival materials using established controlled vocabulary and classification standards.
Support the preservation, organization, and continued development of CTA’s historical archives, including identifying, collecting, and maintaining materials of organizational and industry significance.
Research and respond to historical inquiries about CTA and the consumer technology industry.
Monitor, collect, review, summarize, and categorize relevant consumer technology industry news for CTA’s daily news newsletter.
Maintain a comprehensive, searchable archive of industry news for future research, historical analysis, and organizational reference needs.
Develop and deliver training on effective search strategies, tools, and techniques, including guidance on internal archives, research databases, and online resources.
Monitor emerging industry trends and notable products ahead of CES and share relevant news and market findings with the CES sales team.
Gather exhibitor and product intelligence aligned with client interests to support Custom Tours.
Document and share relevant pre-show and show-floor findings to inform CTA’s Hot Products and Research Library resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.