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1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
McLean, Virginia, United States
$105,000 - $125,000 USD yearly

Librarian 

PTFS, a privately owned, Maryland-based company providing library software and solutions, digital archiving as well as professional services including digitization, library staffing, and integration services, has an immediate opening for a Librarian at a federal government client site in McLean, VA.

DUTIES:

  • Perform original research and reference service for faculty, staff, students, and external customers.
  • Provide service within available resources to agency staff
  • Perform reference interviews and follow-up via various format deliveries (e.g., in person, email, phone, video, teleconferencing)
  • Design remote database guides and listings 
  • Teach library users how to access the library subscription databases from their desktops
  • Provide expertise and service within available library resources - licensed/public domain. 
  • Manage and assist the customer with special projects involving library resources.
  • Compose content relevant to the organization’s mission.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in multiple formats, including but not limited to prose, verbal presentations, and multiple existing electronic formats.
  • Help identify needed updates to content on the library’s intranet and other websites.
  • Compile and report on the metrics/statistics for the library’s research and reference services.
  • Create and maintain documentation related to all duties. 
  • Research and remain current on new resources, services, and tools and apply innovative skills in recommending those that may optimize the library's mission and performance.
  • Perform other related library duties as assigned.

MANDTORY REQUIREMENTS:

 The candidate must have the following experience

  • Master's in Library Science
  • 3 years experience providing research-focused library reference support
  • Demonstrated experience using ILS/LSP systems and electronic library resources 
  • Experience assisting library patrons with database searching
  • Reference work experience in federal government libraries
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. 
  • Work onsite in the library located in northern Virginia. Some relocation expenses may be considered for the qualified candidates that are not in this area. 
  • Current DoD security clearance secret or higher.

DESIRED SKILLS: 

  • Reference work experience in federal government libraries

EDUCATION:

  • Master's in Library Science from a nationally recognized University is Required


BENEFITS:

  • 15 days paid time off per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) Plan with matching
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • Referral Bonuses