Job opening: Biomedical Librarian
Salary: $82 764 - 128 956 per year
Published at: Mar 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Join the NIH Library to enjoy local remote telework as a biomedical library consultant and instructor. Specialize in services such as expert literature searches, evidence syntheses, and developing live and virtual learning resources for biomedical researchers. Work with a collaborative team to develop and deliver quality information services to 27 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, plus HHS groups working to enhance public health and advance science. View this Introduction to the NIH Library.
Duties
Provide information services in a biomedical research environment including conducting literature searches, collaborating on evidence synthesis projects, facilitating requests for information.
Provide instruction, identifying experts and collaborators, understanding and managing data, and helping build custom information tools and resources.
Provide consultation to research or scientific staff on information searches or technologies
Develop in person and asynchronous training on library's biomedical and scientific resources.
Develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness of library services, or resolve information problems.
Participate in evaluating new library technology or systems.
If you are selected at the GS-11 you will essentially perform the same duties as those described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Position requires Education
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
In order to qualify for a Librarian, GS-1410 position, you must have:
A. 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
B. a total of at least 5 years of combined college-level education, training, and/or experience. This education, training, and/or experience must have 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 the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Librarian position at the GS-11 level, you must have:
A. completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. OR
B. one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing library reference and research support in locating, and selecting specialized information for use by researchers; participating in identifying, developing and recommending policies, programs and methods to improve library efficiency; assisting with the design and implementation of search and retrieval systems for library databases, websites or other library information systems. OR
C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
In addition to the above basic requirements, to qualify for a Librarian position at the GS-12 level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing direct library reference and research services in a specialized research library; developing new approaches and methods for information and communication services for a library; providing assistance to researchers and staff on managing research data includes assisting in areas such as: making data FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable), locating existing data, processing data for reuse, organizing and describing data to facilitate analysis, collaboration, and sharing, and performing data mining and analysis.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12306803
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to 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. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
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Contacts
- Address National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
- Name: Chris Boarman
- Phone: 301-451-7687
- Email: [email protected]
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