Job Description

OPEN TO ALL SOURCES (CLOSE 1/22)

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Multiple positions are available at the National Library of Medicine.

If you want to play an instrumental role in a dynamic organization and have experience providing customer service, library reference services, health information resources, or digital preservation, consider joining the National Library of Medicine (NLM).  The National Library of Medicine is more than just a library!  For more information about NLM, visit http://www.nlm.nih.gov/.

Come work at the Reference and Web Services Section of the National Library of Medicine.  We have multiple librarian positions in our Reference and Web Services Section in our Public Services Division. Staff hired in these positions will help provide access to consumer health information by supporting work on http://medlineplus.gov/ , MedlinePlus en español, MedlinePlus Mobile and MedlinePlus Connect.  These duties include assisting in planning, designing, testing, implementing and evaluating the entire suite of MedlinePlus products.

Reference and Web Services (RWS) provides centralized reference and customer services to users of NLM's products, collections and databases worldwide.  RWS manages a national information resource for the public, patients and families by providing electronic access to reliable health information issued by the National Institutes of Health and other resources.

You may apply for other positions through this same announcement:

• Our Preservation & Collection Management Section is searching for a Librarian with experience in library digitization or digital preservation programs.
• Our Rare Books and Early Manuscripts Section is searching for a Librarian with experience in cataloging rare books.
• Our MEDLARS Management Section is searching for a Librarian for their Terminology QA and User Support Unit.  

These positions are located in the Division of Library Operations of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health.

Salary/Benefits: 

The salary range for this position is $51,630 to $97,333 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and professional experience.  A full benefits package is available, which includes retirement, Thrift Savings Plan participation, health, life, and long-term care insurance.

Key Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement met by closing date.
• Position is subject to a background investigation.
• There is an education requirement - transcripts are needed

  
  

Duties:

As the Librarian, some of your duties will include:

• Provide a variety of services that require searching readily accessible sources of information;
• Perform a range of assignments that include locating, cataloging, classifying, selecting, controlling or preserving information, using a variety of both standard and automated library methods, tools and systems;
• Work with senior staff in identifying and analyzing the need for changes in policies, procedures, methods and/or technology;
• Obtain feedback from library users in order to assist the library in modifying its services to serve health professionals more effectively;
• Prepare responses to personal, telephone and mail inquiries that may require background investigation, analysis of policies, methods and procedures and the inclusion of appropriate materials.

Desired Skills & Experience

Basic Requirements:

You must have successfully completed at least 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree in any field; OR have a total of at least 5 years of combined college-level education, training, and/or experience.   This education, training, and/or experience provided you with a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least (one) 1 year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service; OR have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.   Examples of qualifying experience includes:   assisting in the selection of library materials; reviewing for appropriateness routine materials received for a library's collection; performing searches of bibliographic databases; assisting in writing portions of procedures manuals for automated library operations; working with serial acquisitions and integrated library systems; assisting in providing library services to meet a clientele's non-specialized needs; performing specialized Internet searches to meet client research needs; arranging inter-library resource loans. View Assessment Questions

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.  Click here for information on Foreign Education .  If you are currently or were previously in this occupation series you do not need to submit transcripts at this time. Instead, submit an SF-50 showing the appointment in this occupational series.

How to Apply: 

For qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, application instructions and assessment questions, view the vacancy announcement by clicking the apply button. Please contact Lisa Stevens at (301) 451-1828 or by email at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.