[Web4lib] Web Developer / Reference Librarian for US AID Library (Washington DC)

[Patty De Anda]

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Web Developer / Reference
Librarian to work under contract for the US AID Library in Washington,
DC. The Developer will create and maintain web pages for region and
sector specific bureaus within USAID as well as providing regular
references services. 



Responsibilities 

	*	Develops, builds, and maintains web pages for region-
and sector-specific bureaus within USAID in collaboration with Agency
staff;
	*	Participates in developing, building, and maintaining
knowledge management tools;
	*	Develops graphics and PowerPoint presentations for
Agency staff;
	*	Provides reference services through regular duty at the
reference desk and by responding to virtual information requests using a
wide variety of databases, including Nexis, Dialog, Factiva, D&B, and
FirstSearch.
	*	Stays abreast of trends in library and information
science, information technology and web development; stays abreast of
trends in information needs within the areas of foreign assistance,
economic development, and development organization.

Qualifications 

	*	Master's degree in Information Science or Library
Science with concentration in technology applications
	*	At least 4 years progressively responsible experience
with web site development & management, HTML, web editors and similar
tools;
	*	Demonstrated skills in PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop &
Illustrator, and other graphics software;
	*	Familiarity with content management systems; 
	*	Excellent organizational, interpersonal and
problem-solving skills;
	*	Minimum one year experience providing reference services
in a special, academic, or public library;
	*	Experience with database searching, particularly
Lexis/Nexis, Dialog, Factiva, D&B and international databases;
	*	Knowledge of foreign affairs, foreign assistance,
economic development, or developing countries desirable;
	*	Proficiency in GIS a plus;
	*	U.S. citizenship required.

To Apply 

*	For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and
resume to the attention of Brad Rogers at,
brogers at libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to
jobs at libraryassociates.com 
*	Please reference position title AND the position #842 as the
subject line of your email. 
*	Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; 
*	Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that values diversity in the workforce

 

 

 

 

Patty De Anda

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Library Associates Companies

 

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