Senior Research Librarian
About The Position
LAC Federal is seeking a Senior Research Librarian to provide advanced professional library and research services within a federal scientific and technical information environment. This position supports agency staff by conducting complex literature and data searches, developing analytical research products, supporting bibliometric and publication analysis initiatives, and providing expert guidance on scientific information resources and research methodologies. The Senior Research Librarian also assists with outreach, training, collection assessment, and information service improvement initiatives while supporting operational objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with scientific and technical information resources, and the ability to independently manage complex research and information requests.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution
- 5+ years of equivalent full-time experience as a professional librarian
- Experience providing advanced reference and research services in scientific, technical, academic, or federal library environments
- Experience conducting complex literature searches and information analysis using scientific databases and research platforms
- Experience supporting bibliometric, citation analysis, or research impact assessment activities
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing reports, presentations, and analytical research products
- Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal scientific or technical libraries
- Familiarity with environmental science, climate science, oceanography, meteorology, geospatial science, or related disciplines
- Experience with bibliometric and visualization tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, Dimensions, Tableau, Power BI, or Python-based analytical tools
- Experience supporting institutional repositories, metadata management, or scientific publishing workflows
- Experience conducting outreach, training, or instructional services
- Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements
- Experience working with federal research organizations or laboratories
Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced reference and research services for scientists, researchers, analysts, and program staff
- Perform complex literature reviews, scientific database searching, and information retrieval using authoritative scientific and technical resources
- Conduct bibliometric analysis projects using tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, EndNote, Dimensions, and other analytical platforms
- Develop research deliverables including literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, citation analyses, publication impact reports, environmental scans, and briefing materials
- Analyze publication, citation, collaboration, and research impact metrics to support program reviews and research evaluation activities
- Support Institutional Repository and scientific publication initiatives through metadata review, publication verification, and research support activities
- Provide expert guidance on search strategies, information discovery, citation management, and scientific information resources
- Develop and deliver training sessions, webinars, instructional materials, and research guides related to library services and scientific research tools
- Participate in outreach and user engagement activities promoting library services, databases, and collections
- Track and report reference, research, bibliometric, and outreach metrics and performance statistics
- Assist with collection development, user needs assessments, and evaluation of scientific information resources
- Collaborate with federal library staff, researchers, and stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and agency standards for externally distributed materials
- Support interlibrary loan, document delivery, and information access services as needed
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
