Research Librarian

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Research Librarian provides timely, accurate business research on the consumer technology industry for CTA staff and members. The role also curates and indexes content that supports documenting and preserving the association’s history. Responsibilities span research and reference services, library database management, archival preservation and historical research, industry news monitoring and reporting, search-strategy training, and CES research intelligence. Travel to CES may be required.

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 tools and databases, such as Dow Jones Factiva, Mergent, Leadership Connect, LexisNexis, PitchBook, and/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.
Organize information so it is accessible and retrievable for current and future research needs.
Support preservation, organization, and 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.
Ensure newsletter content is accurate, relevant, and consistently formatted, and maintain a searchable archive of industry news.
Develop and deliver training on effective search strategies, tools, and techniques.
Guide CTA staff in using 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 for Custom Tours based on client interests.
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.