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Greetings, Vols!

I started my career with this position about 7 years ago (I no longer work
on that contract, but I still work at LAC Group on another assignment).
The job has recently become open and it's a great opportunity for a new
Librarian to get his/her foot in the door of Federal libraries, while also
working in international development and foreign affairs.

Here is the public website for the USAID Library
<https://www.usaid.gov/results-and-data/information-resources/about-library>
.

Interested applicants may apply to LAC Group.   (Job posting here
<http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0E1200000UjrGjEAJ&tSource=>).


April Knepp

*LAC Group *is seeking a *Reference/Interlibrary Loan Librarian* to work on
a full-time contract at our client, USAID.   The primary duties of this
role is to provide reference services at the Reference Desk and through the
Knowledge Services Center (KSC) mailbox, manages the interlibrary loan
processes, prepares research guides, manages the library’s monthly
e-newsletter and Google Group, searches commercial databases, trains end
users on effective search techniques, conducts copy cataloging, uses social
media tools to promote library resources, and makes recommendations for new
resources.

*Responsibilities: *

   - Provides reference services through regular duty at the reference desk
   and by responding to virtual information requests using a wide variety of
   databases including Nexis, Factiva, EBSCO databases, and Web of Science.
   - Manages daily interlibrary loan functions, including selection of
   document provider; tracking ILL usage statistics and managing interlibrary
   loan invoices. Collaborates with the E-Resources Librarian to suggest
   additions to the library collection based on ILL activities and needs.
   - Trains clients and staff in effective search techniques for
   e-resources.
   - 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 CampusGuide sites).
   - Identifies and recommends relevant electronic resources for
   acquisition and serves as liaison for e-resource vendors.
   - Manages the KSC mailbox on a rotating basis by checking the mailbox
   hourly, acknowledging or forwarding requests, and carrying out due
   diligence research, database searches, book renewals and other actions in
   response to requests.
   - Participates in library outreach activities such as office
   presentations and orientations for USAID staff and other user groups aimed
   at increasing the visibility of the Knowledge Services Center throughout
   the international development community.
   - Manages the current awareness e-newsletter New This Month by writing
   abstracts of print materials, videos and e-books as well as maintaining the
   New This Month Google Group. Updates bibliographies each time New This
   Month is published.
   - Performs copy cataloging for input into OCLC using recognized standards
   - Uses social media tools such as blogs and wikis to promote Knowledge
   Services Center products and services.
   - 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.
   - Contributes to the reporting requirements of the contract, including
   inputting monthly statistics into the management information system.
   - Other duties as assigned i.e. shelving materials, creating book
   displays, special projects

*Qualifications:*

   - Master's degree in library and information science from an
   ALA-accredited program.
   Minimum one year experience providing reference services, with the
   skills and ability to conduct in-depth reference interviews.
   - Experience with online database searching, including but not limited
   to Nexis, Factiva, EBSCO databases, and Web of Science.
   - Experience with customized information delivery and knowledge
   or/experience with portal services.
   - Experience using OCLC system including interlibrary loan functions and
   cataloging subsystem.
   - Copy cataloging and authority control experience a plus.
   - Experience with training end users in the effective use of e-resources.
   Demonstrated experience with integrated library systems.
   - Experience with using social media tools such as wikis, blogs, and
   collaboration sites to share information.
   - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
   U.S. citizenship required