Federal Information Librarian & Research Specialist

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Retirement plan (401k/IRA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

LAC Federal in Aurora, CO is seeking Information Specialists/Librarians to provide professional reference, research, information retrieval, and library services for a federal library serving corrections professionals, government agencies, students, and researchers. The role conducts independent research, supports library users, maintains collections, and develops specialized information resources.

The work includes public service desk, cataloging, accessibility reviews, and content editing using

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library/Information Science (or Public Administration).
• Minimum of three years of library, academic, or public administration experience.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Availability to travel up to four times per year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent reference research and respond to information requests.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend authoritative research resources.
• Monitor corrections literature, policy developments, legal decisions, and emerging research topics.
• Staff the library's public service desk and assist users with research and resource discovery.
• Maintain physical and electronic collections, bibliographies, and digital information resources.
• Support electronic lending, virtual checkout, and access to e-books and audiobooks.
• Contribute to library blogs, forums, social media, and web content.
• Edit website content using HTML and Drupal.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to academy classes, government personnel, and professional audiences.
• Review and remediate electronic documents for Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Assist with cataloging, inventory, lending, multimedia duplication, and shipping.
• Collaborate with other library and information professionals on program initiatives.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Research skills

Collaborative

Information retrieval

Education

Master's degree in Library/Information Science (or Public Administration)

Tools

Drupal

HTML

MARC21

RDA

ILS (Integrated Library System)

Job description

LAC Federal in Aurora, CO is seeking Information Specialists/Librarians to provide professional reference, research, information retrieval, and library services for a federal library serving corrections professionals, government agencies, students, and researchers. The role conducts independent research, supports library users, maintains collections, and develops specialized information resources.

The work includes public service desk, cataloging, accessibility reviews, and content editing using