Librarian- REMOTE

About the position

Responsibilities

  • Support OPRE designated priorities for Research Connections, including development of outreach materials.
  • Build professional relationships with the Research Connections team to facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration.
  • Participate in Research Connections team meetings and librarian team meetings.
  • Support the maintenance and expansion of the Research Connection library collection and services.
  • Scan and evaluate print and electronic sources for acquisition to develop the collection.
  • Catalogue journal articles, gray literature, and child care and early education instruments.
  • Provide reference assistance and support for searches and bibliographies.
  • Develop abstracts for gray literature and instruments as needed.
  • Maintain electronic files and folders in an organized manner.
  • Classify publications using a field-specific topical classification system.

Requirements

  • An ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), or Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) degree.
  • 2+ years working in a library, preferably in reference or cataloging.
  • 1+ years of knowledge of MARC tags and LC headings and other strong bibliographic skills.
  • 1+ year experience using online catalogs.
  • 1+ year experience writing abstracts and annotated bibliographies.
  • 1+ year experience conducting research and utilizing research databases.
  • 1+ year experience with library software.

Nice-to-haves

  • Coursework in the social sciences and/or experience working with collections of advanced academic and/or professional research in the social sciences.
  • Basic knowledge of the role of evidence in policy and policy literature.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional development opportunities
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