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Electronic Resources/Reference Librarian - USAID (Washinton, DC)

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, March 20, 2009
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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.

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
• 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;
• U.S. citizenship required

To Apply

• Please email resume and cover letter to Recruiter, at jobs@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.