[LIBJOBS] Washington DC entry-level contract public services librarian or library tech

Public Service Librarian

 Research Library & Archives, Export-Import Bank of the United States

 

Responsibilities

 

·       Responsible for day-to-day operations of the reference desk & physical library space.

·       Provide reference and research assistance, including document delivery, due diligence searches, and running news and research alerts.

·       Provide assistance on digitization projects using the OCLC CONTENTdm Digital Asset Management System.

·       Handle library technical services including copy cataloging, circulation and book and other material processing.

·       Oversee and handle Interlibrary Loan functions.

·       Assist in creating and maintaining an archival copy of the Bank-wide daily news clips.

·       Assist Project Liaison Librarian with compilation of Country Briefing Books, library training events and other projects as necessary.

·       Perform reference tasks to assist senior research librarians as necessary.

·       Assist with maintaining Library data systems and machines, including the Bloomberg Professional Terminal, photocopiers and scanner.

·       Assist with organizing and operating major annual fundraising event.

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

·       Desired: recent graduate with new Master’s in Library Science (MLS), student working on an MLS degree, or some library or research experience.

·       Experience working with various functions of an Integrated Library System including Interlibrary Loan (ILL), circulation, and cataloging modules.

·       Experience in prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines and contributing effectively within a small group environment.

·       Team oriented with excellent interpersonal communications skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the library and with library clientele.

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced, information intense environment where attention to detail is critical to the successful completion of the Bank’s mission.

·       Self-starter who follows detailed instructions well and is able to work independently.

 

Interested parties should contact Ashley Hunter arhunter@salmongroupinc.com