12856 - Research Librarian
Virginia Department of Transportation
Full-time
On-site
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Description
To manage public services for the VDOT Research Library and provide a variety of library services to VCTIR Staff, VDOT Staff, University of Virginia faculty and students, and the public.
How you will contribute:
Outreach: Develop and implement outreach program activities. Cultivate partnerships and actively establish networks and relationships with VDOT staff. Develop and implement plans to expand services to VDOT user groups. Provide consultation to VDOT and external entities regarding innovative library and information services.
Program Management: Provide leadership and program management for public services for the library. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and plans and make available to staff. Develop appropriate metrics for public services such as reference, copyright, and alert services. Develop and submit library public services budget. Maintain and update web presence.
Public and Technical Services: Manage and perform bibliographic searches using a variety of bibliographic databases and sources. Manage the federated and other search functions. Provide consultation to VDOT and external entities regarding innovative library and information services. Provide services as back-up for cataloging, interlibrary loan, and collection development. Perform and document cataloging. Maintain and document interlibrary loan services. Evaluate and select additions to the collection. Support the development of value-added technical services.
What will make you successful:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to both internal and external customers.
Knowledge of best practices in web design and presentation.
Knowledge of library and information science theory.
Knowledge of library operations.
Knowledge of search tools.
Skill in the use of computers and web based applications.
Working knowledge of reference theory and tools, including transportation specific databases.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to customers.
Experience using OCLC systems and local online databases.
Knowledge of best practices in web design and presentation.
Knowledge of library and information science theory.
Knowledge of library functions.
Knowledge of search tools.
Skill in the use of computers and web based applications.
Working knowledge of reference theory and tools, including transportation specific databases.
Additional Considerations:
A combination of training, experience, or education in Library science, or related field desired.
Experience using OCLC systems and local online databases.
Experience with cataloging, interlibrary loan, and collection development.
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Competency Model
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Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
To manage public services for the VDOT Research Library and provide a variety of library services to VCTIR Staff, VDOT Staff, University of Virginia faculty and students, and the public.
How you will contribute:
What will make you successful:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements