Position: Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian
Location: Nixon Peabody LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary:  $87,543 to $125,215

The Competitive Intelligence Research Librarian is responsible for conducting targeted research and analysis on companies, industries, practice areas, geographic markets, and competitors, using a variety of online research tools to identify emerging issues and trends and prepare insightful and highly actionable intelligence. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn. If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

• Develop and conduct company, industry, and other research to support firm wide strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with other team members with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
• Gather, synthesize, and summarize relevant, insightful, well-targeted research about prospects, clients, and industries to attorneys, firm leaders, and marketing staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
• Monitor industry trends and client news and disseminate alerts and curated newsletters to appropriate groups and individuals.  
• Research marketplace trends, competitor activities, and hot topics for business development assessments and marketing events.
• Provide in-depth client research to advance cross-selling and client feedback programs, working closely with marketing staff.
• Conduct highly confidential research for firm leaders to support lateral hiring, firm growth opportunities, and other initiatives.
• Proactively liaise and communicate with practice groups, industry teams, and other firm departments to develop subject knowledge, identify opportunities, and form collaborative relationships.
• As part of the Library & Research Services team, collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other locations to provide seamless research service for attorneys across the firm, including evening and weekend coverage on an as needed basis.
• Engage in innovation and Library outreach, including evaluation of new information resources and relevant technology.
• May assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats including in person one-on-one sessions, departmental meetings, and web-enabled training.
• Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures, and practices. Take part in special projects as requested by the Director of Library & Research Services.
• Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-7 years relevant experience in a corporate, financial, consulting, or legal setting conducting complex research.  
• Master of Library Science or Juris Doctor degree required.  Combination of education in a research-intensive field with relevant work experience will be considered.   
• Solid proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Independently manages multiple projects and negotiates deadlines if necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to provide superior client service.
• Dynamic self-starter with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Excellent technology skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Successful candidate will bring energy, creativity, and initiative.

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Position: Research Librarian
Location: Nixon Peabody LLP
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $78,168 – 111,836

The Research Librarian is responsible for a wide variety of tasks that support the delivery of firm-wide library research and information services including conducting timely and cost-effective research, document retrieval, recommending appropriate research services and/or resources in response to inquiries from firm personnel. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Rochester, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

• Provide high-level legal and business research to attorneys and staff in varying practice areas using both print and online resources.  
• Perform litigation research. This includes finding cases and secondary materials related to specific fact patterns in a variety of jurisdictions.
• Perform due diligence research on plaintiffs, experts, defendants and corporate entities.
• Develop knowledge of research in multiple practice areas and jurisdictions. 
• Collaborate with senior researchers with respect to larger and more complex assignments.
• Assist the Competitive Intelligence Research team with providing business development research for attorneys and the Marketing department including preparation of company snapshots.
• Gather, synthesize and summarize relevant, well targeted research findings to attorneys and staff to facilitate decision making and business planning.
• Collaborate and coordinate with library staff in other geographies to provide seamless research service for attorneys in all firm locations.
• Engage in innovation and library outreach. This includes the evaluation of new information resources and related technology and attending practice group meetings. 
• Assist in the delivery of research training programs for attorneys and staff through a variety of formats. This includes in-person individual sessions, departmental meetings, web enabled training and orientation.  
• Establish relationships with attorneys to improve, expand and market available information sources and services.
• Participate in expanding and/or improving research and information services, procedures and practices.
• Take part in special projects as requested by the Director, Library & Research Services.
• Remain current in research techniques and available resources relevant to providing high quality research and information services. Continue professional development through various firm and association sponsored activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 4-7 years of in-depth law firm library research experience.
• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Juris Doctor Degree required. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research.
• Proficiency in the use of both print and online resources.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and negotiate deadlines.
• Provide quality client service to personnel at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within and across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This includes presentations.
• Excellent technology skills.

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Position: Senior Research Analyst
Location: Mintz
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $80,000-120,000

Under the direction of the Manager, Research Services, the Senior Research Analyst provides expert, in-depth research services to attorneys, legal staff, administrators, and others across the firm. This role includes acting as a subject-matter specialist in designated areas and leading projects and initiatives. The Senior Research Analyst also mentors junior staff and is positioned for promotion to Lead Research Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Research and Reference Services
  • Conduct high-level research and analysis in legal, business, and other areas using print and electronic resources, as well as external libraries and personal networks.
  • Deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective research responses.
  • Manage research requests according to department schedules and priorities.
  • Lead or coordinate large or group research projects as needed.
  • Present research findings using standardized department branding and templates.
  • Mentor and oversee junior research staff, ensuring quality and skill development.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert in designated areas (practice, industry, or research type).
• Training and Knowledge Sharing
  • Develop and deliver orientation and training sessions, research guides, and other reference materials.
  • Provide on-demand training in the use of research resources.
  • Proactively identify and address attorney training and research needs.
  • Contribute to the intranet and other internal knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Continuing Education and Collaboration
  • Stay current on developments in research resources, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Share knowledge of emerging tools and best practices with the team and attorneys

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent degree.
• 6+ years of progressively increasing responsibility in a law firm or corporate information center (law firm experience preferred).
• Expertise in legal and business research using print and electronic resources.
• Familiarity with research technologies and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including business writing and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to master new software quickly.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong customer service orientation.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify and solve problems creatively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the firm.
• Commitment to integrity, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality.

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Position: Director of Research and Knowledge Management
Location: Quarles Legal Recruiting
Posted: LLSDC
Salary: $150,000-240,000

Office Locations: Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, or Washington D.C. office

We are seeking a Director of Research and Knowledge Management to join our  Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Naples, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, or Washington D.C. office. Responsible for providing Knowledge Management (KM) consulting, services, and resources to the firm’s Practice Groups and Administrative departments.  Manage and coordinate firm-wide development of all library resources and electronic information.  The Director of Research and KM ensures that all research activities meet high standards of quality and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for providing Research and Knowledge Management (KM) consulting and services to meet the needs of the firm’s practice groups and administrative departments.
• Develop strong, proactive relationships with all Practice Group leaders and Practice Group Administrators (PGAs) to collaborate on information strategies that increase productivity and enhance revenue opportunities.
• Ensure the team is conducting regular meetings with PGAs to ascertain the information and KM needs of each Practice Group from a firmwide perspective.
• Work with the team to analyze Practice Group and Administrative department requests for information, research and KM resources to assist IT and firm management in making decisions and investments.
• Assist with the deployment, training, and support of Practice Group and Administrative research and KM applications and services.
•  Direct the development, enhancement and maintenance the Virtual Library on the firm’s Intranet.
• Direct the development, enhancement and maintenance of current awareness and selective dissemination services on the Virtual Library and associated Intranet pages.
• Provide leadership in the evaluation, selection, testing and promotion of information resources in print and electronic formats to facilitate excellence in the provision of legal services on a firm wide level.
• Develop and facilitate training for legal and non-legal staff in conducting efficient and effective research in print and electronic formats.
• Negotiate and manage site licenses for electronic information resources on a firm wide level.
• Coordinate with other managers, supervisors and specialists all cross-departmental activities.
• Supervise assigned staff by providing direction, coordinating workflow and monitoring performance. Conduct formal performance evaluations of subordinates and explain, interpret and administer firm policies and work rules. Interview, hire and supervise training of new departmental staff.
• Motivate staff to support the firm’s and the department’s vision, increase their individual capacities and skills, increase the knowledge of other departmental staff and to provide positive feedback to all team members.
• Educate department employees regarding their effect on other staff and other departments.
• Serve as an ambassador, steward, and advocate for the Research and KM Teams.
• Collaborate with other IT Managers in the design and implementation of appropriate long- and short-term Information & Technology goals and objectives.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain budgets for areas of assigned responsibility and control expenditures relating to approved budget.
• Instill, strengthen, and promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging within the team, driving behaviors that staff will emulate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies or similar graduate degree required
• Extensive experience in research leadership roles
• Experience with advanced research methodologies and data analysis tools
• Strong technical skills with legal research platforms
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication skills required
• Strong customer service attitude
• Work well under pressure, good problem solver, fast thinker
• Team player, leader, ability to train others
• Ability to coordinate many issues/projects at once

Position: Librarian
Location: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,923-90,898

The Wilson Center is one of the three special institutions created by congressional statute to perform a national mission in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. It is governed by its own presidentially appointed Board of Trustees and supported by public and private funds. The Center conducts and sponsors original scholarship and convenes balanced and inclusive dialogue through its programs, which cover all regions of the world and several major global issues.

Duties: Position is an advanced trainee with a career-ladder to the full performance GS-11 grade level. Duties described are of the full performance level of the GS-11 Librarian. The person selected for this position will receive intense training, both classroom and on the job in preparation for expanded role. Selectee will gain increasing independence and authority as they transition to the full performance level. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Participates in planning, selecting or designing new database or other programs to house citations and helps to design output to meet Center needs.
• Manages and requests materials directly from the Library of Congress, inputs and maintains records for tracking, and ensures timely return of material.
• Serves as a liaison with Library of Congress reading room librarians and Loan Division to negotiate and implement specific loan policies and procedures, resolve problems, and encourage use of LC resources by WC researchers. Serves as back-up for other ILL loans managed through OCLC World Share.
• Manages, adapts, and implements the Ex Libris 360 Core A-Z journal and e-book software program and other linking technologies.
• Participates in research and planning for future technology acquisitions; works with library management and vendor on future implementation of linking and/or content discovery services.
• Checks out materials using ILS circulation system; manages microfilm scanner software to provide best tools for users doing digital research on microfilm.
• Conducts comprehensive library orientations for interns covering Wilson Center and Library of Congress resources, and demonstrates use of relevant online materials, providing instruction in use of specialized information resources.
• Responds to reference inquiries by locating bibliographic, factual, and statistical materials using relevant academic journals, books, articles from the press, and reports from a wide array of social science research resources, particularly in public policy, area studies, international relations, and modern history.
• Works closely with program staff and website manager to track Wilson Center publications, both online and in print.
• Organizes publication listings and creates bibliographies.

Qualifications:

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have completed 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
• Must have a total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. The education, training, and experience established 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.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • GS-9: to qualify you must have at least one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following types of duties:
    • Developing and presenting library-led educational training and orientations;
    • Providing advanced reference and research services in the fields of social sciences, particularly public policy, area studies, international affairs, and modern history;
    • Managing a serials A-Z program to provide access to e-journals and e-books;
    • Evaluating software and implementing new library technologies, including updating current library tools;
    • Working knowledge of the collections reading rooms and loan policies of the Library of Congress or similar research libraries;
    • Managing, requesting, and tracking interlibrary loans with the Library of Congress or university libraries; and
    • Working knowledge of the holdings, arrangements and services of academic and special libraries.
  • OR Must have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.
  • OR Must have successfully completed 2 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.

Position: Librarian
Location: Navy Department Library of Naval History and Heritage Command
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,293-109,975

You will serve as a Librarian in the Navy Department Library (NDL) of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties:

• You will perform copy and original cataloging of library materials according to established standards listed below:
• Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) or Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Library of Congress classification/subjects or other metadata standards.
• You will perform authority control to be consistent for names, subject headings, and series.
• You will organize and preserve library materials.
• You will update and correct library’s online catalog
• You will update, monitor, and coordinate updates or corrections on the Library’s web page.
• At the GS-09 level you will perform work under close supervision as work assignments are given.

Qualifications:

GS-11: In addition to the Basic Education Requirement your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in various fields. Examples of specialized experience must demonstrate most or all the following:

1. Performing library cataloging utilizing established standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules or Resource Description and Access or Library of Congress classification schedules or other metadata standards.
2. Assisting with collection development by evaluating and recommending print and non-print additions and deletions to the library’s collection.
3. Performing oral and written communication methods to efficiently and effectively communicate with communities serviced by the library.
4. Utilizing relevant databases to produce bibliographies, information packages, or literature guides.
5. Analyzing, organizing, and providing access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronical materials to various customers such as government agencies, writers or historians.
6. Demonstrating knowledge of various computer programs examples could include the internet, databases and other electronic resources.

GS-09: In addition to the Basic Education Requirement your resume must also demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in various fields. Examples of specialized experience should demonstrate some or all the following:

1. Assisting with library cataloging following established standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules or Resource Description and Access or Library of Congress classification schedules or other standards.
2. Performing oral and written communication methods to efficiently and effectively communicate with communities serviced by the library
3. Utilizing computer programs such as Internet and library databases to assist with producing requested materials.
4. Following established procedures to provide access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronical materials to various customers.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of various computer programs examples could include the internet, databases and other electronic resources
6. Following established policy, procedures, and protocols to carry out various work assignments.

Education: Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:

1. 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
2. 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.
3. You may also qualify on education in lieu of experience:
   • GS-11: 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science OR doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position
   • GS-09: 2 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

Position: Supervisory Librarian (Head, Reference Section)
Location: Library of Congress, Serial and Government Publications Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $142,488-185,234

Summary:

• This position is located in the Serial and Government Publications Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.
• The position description number for this position is 461299.
• The salary range reflects the locality pay for the Wash, D.C., Metro area.
• The incumbent will work a flextime work schedule.
• This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.

Duties:

• The Serial & Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the service, development and management of its custodial collections both online and through the Newspaper and Current Periodicals Reading Room.
• The Serial and Government Publications Division serves as a primary access point for a wide variety of serial collections and is responsible for the development and management of its custodial collections. Custodial collections include foreign and domestic newspapers, unbound periodicals, government publications (GPO Depository), intergovernmental publications and documents (United Nations), and other specialized serial collections. Clients include Congress, Foreign and US Government agencies, national and international academics and scholars, research and scientific institutions, the professional and business communities, and the general public.
• Supervises professional staff of reference librarians performing work at the GS-08 through 13 levels, and other technical staff providing support services. Provides administrative and technical supervision and direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the staff assigned to the NCPRR, including serving as senior duty and operations officer responsible for coordinating and resolving operational and service issues.  Establishes policies, directs reading room work, supervises, and manages tasks, and ensure the high quality of service provided. Serves as arbiter of policies and regulations concerning the reading room. Coordinates the collection and reporting of reading room statistics. Coordinates daily activity and operations between the reading room staff and other Divisions and staff. 
• Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects. Serves as a supervisory project leader, team leader, or chairperson for library-wide working groups, task forces, and/or committees which have been assigned responsibility for projects and programs related to public service, reference, collection access, physical and electronic security of collections, and the integration of traditional and emerging digital reference library services. Organizes and develops projects utilizing critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Prepares consolidated operational and public service reports utilizing statistical and narrative data to support the information services provided by and through the Division, to the Library, the public and the other librarians world-wide. 
• The Head of the Reference Section coordinates and facilitates the integration of digital and traditional library services, policies, and procedures as they are being developed both within and outside the Library to enhance and encourage researcher engagement.  Serves as an expert in managing general reference and research methodology to effectively and efficiently provide information services to a diverse and demanding clientele, through all modes of communication. Serves as a senior specialist in the area of government publications, periodicals and newspapers, and officially represents the collections to other offices and staff in the Library, as well as to persons, groups, or organizations outside the Library, by means of presentations, publications, and correspondence. 
• As Head of the Reference Section and the NCPRR, serves as an authority in collection development and acquisition activities for the Division and as such develops programs to fill in gaps and augment collections to improve services.  Plans collection management and development procedures that build and maintain comprehensive collections for the Division’s collections working closely with other Division section heads. Coordinates the work of the reference staff in their role as recommending officers. Works with the Chief and other staff on the resolution of questions associated with recommendations made by the recommending officers. 
• Serves as a principal liaison for the Division at professional conferences, seminars, and exhibits. Initiates, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with scholars, librarians, and other specialists to share resources and information. Represents the NCPRR when it is opened for special events for Congressional and National Programs. Serves as Division contact for Library-wide exhibits and ensures knowledgeable reference personnel are available to staff them. 

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 lead and supervise a diverse workforce.**
• Ability to a manage a library reference program.**
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of library collections development.**
• Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
• Ability to coordinate projects and set priorities.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education: Basic Requirements: 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 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.

Position: Librarian (Reference Librarian- Hebraic)
Location: Library of Congress, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $101,401-131,826

Summary:

• This position is located in the General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.
• The position description number for this position is 447802.
• The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
• This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
• This position requires a public trust background check.

Duties:

• Serves as a subject-matter specialist as assigned and called on to evaluate and select materials for the library’s collection in those assigned subject areas. Reviews all relevant sources of items for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject and/or geographic responsibility.
• Supports collections development, print and digital, aligning them with the needs of current researchers, and with collection policies intended to sustain the growth of a universal collection. Helps balance new acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. Acquires material of underrepresented perspectives and voices in the Library’s collections to ensure diverse authorship, points of view, cultural identities, and other historical or cultural factors.
• Determines the quality and usefulness of materials acquired from worldwide sources. Interprets the contents and advises on the organization and presentation of both current and retrospective collections in a multiplicity of formats. Plans and executes a strategy for storage, preservation and service.
• Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications. Develops comprehensive plans with conservation specialists, to provide appropriate treatment for deteriorating items and those requiring special attention. 
• Develops and monitors procedures for orienting users and explaining procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection.  Coordinates the acquisition of complex items not easily acquired, through the online acquisition process. Identifies processing and custodial requirements and to out-of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with other recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of materials within and across divisions. 
• Enables access, discovery, dissemination, and use of collections and resources, current and historical, analog and digital, for all users.  Provides in-person and telephone reference, research, advisory, evaluative and instructional services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation to individuals and groups. Utilizes technologies such as Ask-a-Librarian, email, chat, social media, and video conferencing to provide research and reference services.
• Responds to a full range of inquiries, including those in new or highly specialized fields of knowledge and those involving historical materials that are difficult to identify or locate.
• Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility. Increases access to and convenience of online resources and services by preparing research guides, collection guides, and finding aids on specific topics of recognized research interest and demand using search strategies. Develops revision and updates for research materials.
• The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with current and potential researchers and users by developing, promoting, facilitating, presenting and evaluating programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Engages with different audiences to achieve a variety of outcomes.
• Facilitates book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Develops content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms.
• Collaborates with the Library’s programs for congressional outreach, visitor engagement, educational outreach, and exhibitions, and with other collections-based programs. Represents and attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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.

• Knowledge of Israel, Judaism, and Jewish culture, history, and civilization.**
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in Hebrew and English, and a highly desired knowledge of Yiddish.**
• Ability to provide reference and research services.**
• Ability to develop and manage library collections.**
• Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
• Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

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

• 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
• 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.

Position: Archivist
Location: Department of the Navy, Naval History and Heritage Command
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $57,164-90,898

You will serve as a Archivist of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties:

• At the GS-07 level you will perform developmental duties, as assigned.
• At the Full Performance Level (GS-09) you will perform the duties listed below:
• You will establish internal or external relationships of record groups or series, trace the history of the originating agency or the evolution of particular functions, and establish the authenticity or completeness of information.
• You will conduct research and provide information in response to reference service requests.
• You will analyze and arrange bodies of records by studying the origin and subject-matter content of the records and by conducting research.
• You will collect current operational records which are generated over the course of Navy Command’s or agency’s day-to-day operations.
• You will input information into tracking systems for bodies of records which are regularly submitted by Navy Commands.
• You will translate hard copy records relating to the Navy’s operational history into digital format and make records available online.

Qualifications: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate the following:

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing professional archival work in appraising, accessioning, arranging, describing, preserving, publishing or providing reference service from public records and historic documents. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Registering and accessioning items of an archival collection through inventory, analysis, arrangement, and description of unorganized bodies of materials; 2) Recommending proper methods for storage, registry, preservation, and access of archival materials following established industry procedures; 3) Maintaining collection record keeping by utilizing an automated archival database; 4) Digitizing archival materials by preparing, scanning, and photographing records; and 5) Providing research and archival reference services utilizing historical research methodology.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing professional archival work in appraising, accessioning, arranging, describing, preserving, publishing or providing reference service from public records and/or historic documents. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Searching for and extracting pre-designated materials from a specified series or files unit; 2) Restoring the arrangement of records in a series or files unit; 3) Composing content descriptions of archive record containers; 4) Gathering background data regarding organization and function to assist in the development of inventories, finding aids, and/or administrative histories; and 5) Drafting correspondence in response to requests for readily-accessible archival information.

Education: Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

• Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
• Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement, the following can be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position:

• GS-09:
  • You must have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree;
  • OR Successfully completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/ federal-occupations-by-college-major/;)
  • OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described that equates to one year of experience (the percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent).
• GS-07:
  • You must have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education;
  • OR Successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement;
  • OR Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience (the percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent).

Position: Archivist (Photo)
Location: Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA)
Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: $69,923-90,898

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA). The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives gathers, organizes, and disseminates the records and history of the Institution to support its research, curatorial, exhibition, publication, public service, and education programs.

Duties: The Archivist (Photo) is responsible for providing reference, processing, description, preservation, and collection management services to the SLA ‘s vast photographic collections. In this position, you will:

• Monitor environment in cold storage facility, including environmental controls and safety issues.
• Apply professional archival methods and techniques to records, mainly photographic, including appraisal, description and digitization, basic preservation interventions and routine reference services.
• Provide research and reference services for photographic collections.

Qualifications: Basic Qualification Requirements:

• A. Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. OR
• B. Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below:

• GS-09 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing processing, description, preservation, digitization, reference, and collections management services to large photographic collections (one million images or more). OR
• Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree
• Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.