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Advanced
Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI) is currently recruiting for a Research
Services Specialist in support of a contract with the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at our Arlington, VA location. Position is
full-time, non-exempt. Start date is immediate upon selection with 2 weeks
notice to current employer.
SUMMARY
We are looking for a customer-oriented and motivated individual to join our
Research Services team, in an entry level capacity, at our Arlington, VA
location. The successful applicant will act as a point of contact for
engineers and scientists, providing research support in a variety of cutting
edge technology and defense areas.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Under direct supervision of Manager of Research Services, work on
in-depth research requests that are primarily science or technology related.
• Conduct research using online subscription databases and journals
including, but not limited to, ProQuest, EbscoHost, IEEE, and OCLC.
• Ability to search the Open Web and specialized websites for technical
reports and information.
• Guide users in the use of relevant sources and provide one on one
and/or group instruction.
• Proactively support the promotion of Research Services, including;
producing a weekly news letter, conducting user interviews, and compiling
usage data.
• Ability to search and submit requests for InterLibrary Loans.
• Procure articles, reports, and books on behalf of the researchers.
• Catalog acquisitions in the online library catalog.
• Perform daily tasks such as filing, scanning, sorting and
distributing mail to office personnel, and assisting in new employee training
on research resources.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Manager of Research
Services.
REQUIREMENTS
• BA or BS required and two years of experience in library, information
services or non-scientific/lab research. MLS/MLIS degree with one year of
work experience desired.
• Experience using an online library catalog system required.
• Must have library related research and web research experience.
• Experience responding to reference questions or research requests via
electronic means required.
• Experience with an Inter Library Loan (ILL) system a plus.
• Experience organizing, managing and maintaining research project
requests preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
• Experience with library research strategies and database searching
including but not limited to OCLC, Dialog, Lexis/Nexis, EbscoHost and
Proquest.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word,
Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced
environment.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated and able to adapt to changing
priorities.
• Detail-oriented, with ability to consolidate research results into
precise, concise responses.
• Must have strong interpersonal and written communications skills in
order to effectively interact with personnel at all levels in a dynamic work
environment.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess analytical skills for problems solving and research.
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If you are
interested in this position, our preferred method for receiving your resume
is through this website by clicking "Apply Online". However,
you can also fax or mail it in.
Advanced
Resource Technologies, Inc
Attn: Recruiter
1555 King Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fax: (703) 682-4823
Team-ARTI is
an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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