Six Positions: Washington, D.C.

Position: Research Librarian
Location: Faegre Drinker
Posted: LinkedIn
Salary: $85,000-100,000

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Research Librarian/Research Analyst to work with our Research and Information Services team in our Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Princeton or Washington, D.C. office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to conducting quick reference and on-demand research in support of attorneys and staff. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our firm.

What you would do:

Independently, creatively, and accurately conduct efficient, cost-effective legal and non-legal research
Provide research to the Competitive Intelligence Department, Business Development & Marketing Department, practice groups, industry teams, recruiting department, and to strategic committees of the firm, in alignment with the firm’s strategic plan, and the practice group and industry teams’ business plans
Work to understand the information needs of attorneys, paralegals and other
Assist attorneys in framing and solving their information needs
Provide research and analysis of potential vendors, vendor products and electronic research sources to operations departments as requested
Special projects and duties, as assigned

What is expected:

Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are a requirement for this position (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer:

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous paid time off

What is required:

Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school or Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school
Minimum of three years professional library experience in a law firm, corporate or professional services environment
Business/Competitive Intelligence research experience
Knowledge of legal and business information, research creation and distribution processes
Knowledge of government, legal, and business sources of information and terminology
Proficiency in using legal and non-legal research services such as Westlaw and Lexis; ability to learn numerous secondary online services such as Bloomberg Law, VitalLaw, Intelligize and HeinOnline, as well as various litigation and business development tools and litigation analytics platforms
Willingness to learn and adopt firm supported artificial intelligence tools
Creative deployment of multiple research strategies and services in completing assignments
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team! Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025

Position: Data Services Librarian
Location: George Washington University
Salary: $58,566-130,000 (dependent on rank)

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Data Services Librarian to join the Research and User Services (RUS) department. RUS is a highly collaborative unit where librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. The Data Services Librarian will provide research support, instruction, and collection development services focused on data-related fields. The ideal candidate will have expertise or a strong interest in emerging trends in technology, data literacy, and analytical tools used in research. This position will play a vital role in helping students and faculty navigate cross-disciplinary datasets, data visualization tools, and statistical software. GWLAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and support open scholarly communication and publishing practices, including the adoption and creation of open educational resources. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own research, professional engagement, and service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with campus units including the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), GW Information Technology (GWIT), Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library and more in order to support research data management at GW; help researchers address relevant management issues related to the research data lifecycle, including advising on: the creation of data management plans, the development of preservation and storage plans for research data, selecting and using data repositories for archiving and sharing, and on meeting funding requirements for data integrity and access.
Develop and provide services to support researchers in the discovery, access, analysis, management, preservation, and publication of data; help meet the needs of data-intensive research and teaching in a wide range of disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, and sciences; help GWLAI meet curricular needs by increasing the visibility of available data-related resources and services.
Help to create and cultivate an institutional culture that values openness across the university by understanding and communicating about issues related to scientific research and scholarly publishing, including workflows, transparency, and reproducibility.
Deepen our data-related workshop offerings while contributing to a robust curriculum that currently includes topics such as programming in a number of languages and packages; working with data markup and encoding; using APIs and other techniques to retrieve data from online data sources and websites; and data cleaning and manipulation.
Provide leadership among GWLAI staff to ensure that colleagues are aware of current research about data trends and activities, including available research tools and resources.
Sustain and expand intellectual partnerships with faculty and students across the university.
Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses across a range of academic disciplines, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program .
Support open data, open educational resources (OERs), and scholarly communication initiatives.
Help GWLAI grow its support of computational literacy and thinking and contribute to a portfolio of research and data consultations.
Participate in collaborative collection development, building relationships and supporting faculty and departments through active engagement.
Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new skills as well as the potential to work with researchers, librarians, and campus partners to support increased visibility into GW scholarship.
Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment
Demonstrated ability to support faculty and student researchers in data management and/or data analysis
Familiarity with software for statistical, geospatial, qualitative, and/or text analysis, such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, R, Python, ArcGIS, Atlas.ti, NVivo, GIS, or data visualization tools
Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a commitment to supporting an inclusive research community
Strong initiative and results-driven approach in previous roles
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and challenges facing researchers

Salary: Librarian 1: $58,566 – $65,000; Librarian 2: $61,156 – $78,000; Librarian 3: $65,156 – $81,000; Librarian 4: $71,656 – $130,000

Position: Research Services Librarian for Business and Data
Location: George Washington University
Posted: ALA
Salary: $58,566-130,000 (dependent on rank)

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Research Services Librarian for Business and Data to join the Research and User Services (RUS) department. RUS is a highly collaborative unit where librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. The Research Services Librarian for Business and Data will provide research support, instruction, and collection development services focused on–but not exclusively–business, economics, finance, and data-related fields. The ideal candidate will have expertise or a strong interest in business intelligence, financial research, data literacy, and analytical tools used in business and economics research. This position will play a vital role in helping students and faculty navigate business and economics datasets, data visualization tools, and statistical software. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and support open scholarly communication and publishing practices, including the adoption and creation of open educational resources. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own research, professional engagement, and service.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support the needs of researchers in business, economics, and finance departments, and related disciplines providing research assistance and instruction.
Develop and deliver instruction sessions and workshops on topics such as business intelligence, market research, financial data analysis, and economics data sources.
Provide consultations on data discovery, management, analysis, and visualization for business and economics research.
Assist students, staff, and faculty in finding, analyzing, and managing business and financial data, including databases such as Bloomberg, WRDS, S&P Capital IQ, and IBISWorld.
Support qualitative and quantitative research through statistical and data analysis tools such as R, Python, Stata, SPSS, and Tableau.
Collaborate on collection development efforts to ensure resources meet the needs of business and economics researchers.
Support open data, open educational resources (OERs), and scholarly communication initiatives in business and economics research.
Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in partnership with faculty, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program.
Support workshops and other programming to engage faculty, students, and other researchers in advancing data literacy and coding skills.
Participate in collaborative collection development, building relationships and supporting faculty and departments through active engagement.
Contribute to strategic services or teams in GWLAI. Current areas of focus include supporting scholarly communications, increasing college affordability through the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OERs), and data and computational fluency.
Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science OR an advanced degree in business, economics, data science, or a related field with relevant experience by date of appointment
Demonstrated ability to support researchers in business, finance, economics and data analysis
Knowledge of or experience with specialized business and financial data resources (e.g. Datastream, Compustat, and WRDS)
Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a commitment to supporting an inclusive research community
Strong initiative and results-driven approach in previous roles
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of current trends, issues, and challenges facing researchers

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or coursework in data analysis, visualization, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, Stata, SPSS)
Familiarity with economic and financial modeling, forecasting, or data management best practices
Knowledge of scholarly publishing trends and current res earch data management practices

Salary: Librarian 1: $58,566 – $65,000; Librarian 2: $61,156 – $78,000; Librarian 3: $65,156 – $81,000; Librarian 4: $71,656 – $130,000

Position: Collections Strategist
Location: George Washington University
Posted: ALA
Salary: $58,566-130,000 (dependent on rank)

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) is seeking a collaborative and service-oriented Collections Strategist to join the Research and User Services (RUS) department. RUS is a highly collaborative unit where librarians work together to meet student, faculty, and researcher needs across disciplines. Critical to this work is the development, management, assessment, and discovery of our research collections. As an active member of RUS, the Collections Strategist will lead our team-based collection development and maintenance efforts that are responsive to user need; steward university resources to acquire collections that provide this highest possible value to the GW community; and make data-driven decisions that align collections strategy and investments with ever-evolving research, teaching, and scholarly communications needs and aspirations. LAI staff and librarians are champions of open access and support open scholarly communication and publishing practices, including the adoption and creation of open educational resources. We also contribute to the scholarly community through our own research, professional engagement, and service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and Assess Collections
- Lead a collaborative and strategic process for prioritizing and acquiring resources across disciplinary areas to support scholarship and creative work in an R1 university setting.
- Collaborate across institutions, including the GWU Health Sciences and Law Libraries, and our partner institutions within the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC), to develop shared collections and to explore issues, challenges, and opportunities to advance cooperative collection development.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Finance, Electronic Resources, Research and User Services, and other stakeholders in articulating negotiation priorities for the Libraries and negotiating license terms with vendors.
- Coordinate cross-departmental engagement and communication with vendors.
- Engage with Finance Director and other stakeholders in planning and monitoring collections spending, including regular budget updates with respect to fiscal-year targets.
- Pilot and assess new collection development approaches using knowledge of the scholarly publishing landscape and emerging trends in publisher agreements.
- Work with colleagues in Acquisitions and Financial Operations to maintain an efficient workflow for orders and subscription renewals in accordance with spending priorities.
- Take the lead in proposing collections workflow modifications to continuously improve internal communication and strengthen processes.
- Develop and lead collection assessment efforts to ensure alignment with research, teaching, and learning priorities at GW, leveraging user-driven access models such as demand-driven and evidence-based acquisitions.
- Produce analyses, data visualizations, and reports to inform collection development.
- Use computational assessment techniques and data analytics tools (e.g. Tableau or similar software) to support collection development activities and lead, develop, and complete projects.
Collaborate in support of Research
- Support open data, open educational resources (OERs), and scholarly communication initiatives.
- Conduct library instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in partnership with faculty, including partnering with GW’s first-year University Writing Program.
- Support students, staff, and faculty via research consultations, library instruction, and workshops across disciplines.
- Contribute to strategic services or teams in GWLAI. Current areas of focus include supporting scholarly communications, increasing college affordability through the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OERs), and data and computational fluency.
- Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and the profession

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or other advanced degree with relevant experience by date of appointment
Experience with collection development and assessment in an academic or research library setting
Demonstrated experience or interest in data analysis using tools like Excel, Tableau, or other data visualization software
Demonstrated collaboration skills, with a commitment to supporting an inclusive research community
Strong initiative and results-driven approach in previous roles
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and challenges facing researchers

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of scholarly publishing trends, library licensing models, and electronic resource management
Strong experience in data analysis using tools like Excel, Tableau, or other data visualization software
Experience negotiating license agreements and managing vendor relationships
Familiarity with budget management and financial planning for collections
Experience with bibliometrics, citation analysis, or other research impact assessments
Knowledge of open access, OER, and scholarly communication trends

Salary: Librarian 1: $58,566 – $65,000; Librarian 2: $61,156 – $78,000; Librarian 3: $65,156 – $81,000; Librarian 4: $71,656 – $130,000

Position: Librarian
Location: Library of Congress (Germanic And Slavic Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services)
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,923-90,898

This position is located in the Germanic And Slavic Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 457104. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Duties:

Communicates professional and bibliographical information in at least one language used in the Germanic and Slavic Division. These languages include German, Greek, Hungarian, Finnish, Greenlandic, Icelandic or any Scandinavian, Baltic or Slavic language. to perform the following duties in areas of Cataloging Services, Acquisitions Services, Analyzes and Organizes Information and Materials, Library Collections Development, Consultation and Liaison Services, and Librarian Training and Mentoring.
Catalogs a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assigns headings to catalog entries. Selects and assigns classification numbers. Establishes personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file. Establishes and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and classification schedule. Creates and revises bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules. Performs content designation of bibliographic and authority records. Performs research in the cataloger’s reference collection, online databases, the world wide web, and the collections of the Library. Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process.
Provides services and deals with materials that are non-technical in nature, of limited technical complexity, or easily acquired. Coordinates proper purchasing information, correct bibliographic identification, and correct coding in the information system. Contacts dealers, subscription agents, vendors, overseas offices, government agencies, and/or exchange partners to coordinate the order process. Consults acquisitions reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, loan, or other type of acquisition. Examines recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify acquisition of out-of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with recommending officials and subject specialists to understand their needs. Consults acquisitions reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase. Reviews and approves invoices for payment for all formats of material. Determines availability of funds.
Obtains, analyzes, and organizes information using standard reference tools and established techniques and practices. Analyzes and organizes standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections, for preferred access points and the need for additional access points. Analyzes material to determine subject content. Applies standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to cataloging-related issues.
Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to collection development support, with review by supervisor, senior staff and/or recommending officers. Assists in examination of incoming shipments to select items appropriate for the collections, in accordance with established guidelines. Assists in examination of recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements, and to ensure conformity with established guidelines. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to collection development policies.
Works to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information. Consults with the supervisor and cataloging policy staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules. Offers suggestions and advice to the supervisor on operational and technical problems. Collaborates with the supervisor and other staff in planning and implementing team activities including workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, goal setting and strategies for meeting team production goals. Assists others inside and outside the Library with language, subject and cataloging problems.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position.

Ability to communicate in English and at least one additional language used in the Germanic and Slavic Division.**
Ability to acquire library materials and/or create metadata for them.**
Knowledge of library metadata rules, practices, and procedures.**
Ability to use library software applications, integrated library platforms, and other information technology.**
Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Position: Rare Book Reference Librarian
Location: Library of Congress (Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services)
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,923-90,898

This position is located in the Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The incumbent will work a Fixed work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.The position description number for this position is 463012. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties:

Provides reference services to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from client interviews in person or over the telephone, or from written requests, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity and are readily accessible, i.e., found within the Library’s collection or can be located within a database by use of standard search procedures. Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility.
Provides in-person, telephone, and on-line reference service in the Rare Book Reading Room. Searches standard databases where the information is relatively stable, such as WorldCat and ISTC for bibliographic citations of a general nature. Clarifies vague requests for materials through the use of proper bibliographic tools. Verifies correct bibliographic citation for requested items. Seeks assistance for locating materials that are not readily accessible. Develops knowledge of resources in other agencies or institutions in order to provide informed referrals. Assists patrons with specialized collections, using knowledge of these collections, subject matter, and the patrons who require them.
Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments, which may involve materials in multiple languages.
Assists senior reference staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assists in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials.
Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications. Brings deteriorating items and those with special needs to the attention of division management. Orients users and explains procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection.
Provides reference and research services of limited technical complexity.
Examines publications, electronic resources, and trends in topics related to a specialized field. Develops knowledge of collections for use in performing research tasks. Assists in preparing research guides and finding aids on specific topics of recognized client interest using standard search strategies and describing research methodologies. Assists senior librarians in revising or updating research materials, and collection development activities including searches, and completing claim and order forms.
Coordinates the acquisition of items that are of limited technical complexity, or easily acquired. Reviews a variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources of items for possible acquisition in order to develop collections in areas of subject specialization. Consults acquisition policies to determine whether items are appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, or other type of acquisition. Examines recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify out of scope materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of rare book and special collections librarianship.**
Ability to provide reference and research services in a rare book and special collections environment, including interpretation of collections and outreach.**
Ability to plan, organize, and manage rare and valuable library collections.**
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education: All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.

A. Completion of 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; OR
B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have directly related education and/or specialized experience: GS- 9

Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master’s in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position.
You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

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Six Positions: Washington, D.C.

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