[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Electronic Resources / Reference Librarian for USAID Library (Washington DC)

[Patty De Anda]

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks an experienced Electronic Resources/Reference Librarian to manage all electronic resources and serials subscriptions that support the research and information activities at USAID in Washington, DC.  The Librarian serves as staff expert and consultant in all online services and databases; ensures access to electronic resources from remote sites; serves as liaison with representatives of online database vendors, serials subscription vendors, and staff; coordinates training sessions on  searching electronic resources; remains current on new developments in online resources of interest to staff and makes recommendations concerning possible purchases of any new online services. MUST be a U.S. Citizen to be considered.

Responsibilities:

 *   Maintains and develops online serials subscriptions; ensures access from remote sites; troubleshoots firewall issues; and manages vendor relationships with serial subscription agents;
 *   Responsible for training clients and staff in the use of print and online resources and in searching the internet effectively;
 *   Investigates, researches and participates in implementation of technologies that make it easier for clients to access information resources online without assistance (such as portals and proactive dissemination strategies);
 *   Identifies and recommends relevant electronic resources for acquisition and serves as liaison for serial vendors for subscription issues;
 *   Provides reference services through regular duty at the reference desk and by responding to virtual information requests using a wide variety of databases including LexisNexis, Factiva, Academic Search Elite, FirstSearch, Dialog, Europa World Plus, World Bank e-Library, CIAO, the Internet, etc;
 *   Prepares bibliographies and finding aids to increase visibility and usage of the collection;
 *   Participates in developing outreach briefings on services to staff and other user groups aimed at increasing visibility throughout the international development community worldwide;
 *   Stays abreast of the information needs and trends within the areas of foreign assistance, economic development, and development organizations; stays abreast of trends in library and information science;

Qualifications

 *   U.S. Citizenship required;
 *   Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program;
 *   Minimum one year experience managing print and online serials;
 *   Experience providing electronic resources to remote sites preferred;
 *   Experience training patrons in the use of library resources;
 *   Experience with online database searching, including but not limited to Lexis/ Nexis, Factiva, Academic Search Elite, FirstSearch, Dialog, Europa World Plus, World Bank e-Library, and CIAO;
 *   Experience with customized information delivery and knowledge of/experience with push technology as well as with portal services;
 *   Demonstrated experience with integrated library systems;
 *   Experience as a reference librarian, with skills and ability to conduct in-depth reference interviews;
 *   Knowledge of foreign affairs, foreign assistance, economic development, or developing countries preferred;

To Apply

*        Please email resume and cover letter to Recruiter, at jobs at libraryassociates.com<mailto:jobs at libraryassociates.com>. Please use "E-Resources Librarian #1178", as the subject line of your email.
*        Please let us know where you saw our posting.
*        LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that seeks diversity in the workplace.



Patty De Anda

Communications & Projects Associate
Library Associates Companies / LAC
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