Position: Librarian (Biomedical)
Location: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Salary: $61,947 – $116,788

Full vacancy announcement available on USAJobs.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library is pleased to announce exciting employment opportunities for exceptional candidates to serve as Librarians. If you have experience providing library research services in a clinical or biomedical setting and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Library team
Duties
Provide informationist services in a biomedical research environment including conducting literature searches, facilitating requests for information, understanding and managing data, providing instruction, identifying experts and collaborators, and helping build custom information tools and resources.
Provide consultation to research or scientific staff on information searches or technologies.
Develop in person or asynchronous training on library’s biomedical or scientific resources.
Develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness of library services, or resolve information problems.
Participate in evaluating new library technology or systems.
If you are selected at the GS-9, or GS-11, you will essentially perform the same duties as those described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
In order to qualify for a Librarian, GS-1410 position, you must have:
A. successfully completed at least 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree in any field; OR
B. a total of at least 5 years of combined college-level education, training, and/or experience. This education, training, and/or experience must have provided you with a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Librarian position at the GS-09 level, you must have:
A. completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education toward a master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position. OR
B. one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing basic library reference and research services to users; assisting in performing basic cataloging, classification and subject analysis and serials and collection access functions in a library or information center; and assisting with projects regarding the use of library information systems, databases and software. OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Librarian position at the GS-11 level, you must have:
A. completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. OR
B. one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing library reference and research support in locating, cataloging, classifying and selecting specialized information for use by researchers; participating in identifying, developing and recommending policies, programs and methods to improve library efficiency; assisting with the design and implementation of search and retrieval systems for library databases, websites or other library information systems. OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Librarian position at the GS-12 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing direct library reference and research services in a specialized research library; developing new approaches and methods for information and communication services for a library; using bibliometric tools (such as Sci2, Gephy, VOSviewer, or RStudio) to respond to specialized data calls including analyzing publications or networks for a scientific research library; providing instruction in the use of bibliometric tools, print and electronic resources.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11464461