Librarian

Library Systems & Services Llc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Librarian to provide professional library, research, reference, collection management, and technical services in support of a federal government customer in the Northern Virginia area.

The Librarian will work on-site in a highly secure professional environment, supporting government personnel through effective access to authoritative print and electronic information resources.

Qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), MLS or equivalent master’s in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Strong preference for candidates with active TS/SCI or SECRET clearance.
• Experience providing professional library, research, reference or technical services.
• Ability to conduct complex research using online databases, catalogs and authoritative sources.
• Knowledge of reference services, collection management, cataloging/metadata, circulation and electronic-resource support.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reference and research services to government personnel.
• Support circulation, interlibrary loan and document delivery operations.
• Conduct literature and database searches across multiple resources.
• Assist users in locating and evaluating print, electronic, and digital resources.
• Support collection development and management and metadata creation.
• Perform cataloging/metadata maintenance using standards and procedures.
• Manage electronic resources and library platforms.

Skills

Research skills

Reference services

Information retrieval

Communication skills

On-site work

Education

MLIS/MLS

Tools

Alma

WorldShare Management Services

SirsiDynix Symphony

Koha

FOLIO

Job description

Description

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Librarian to provide professional library, research, reference, collection management, and technical services in support of a federal government customer in the Northern Virginia area. The Librarian will work on-site in a highly secure professional environment, supporting government personnel through effective access to authoritative print and electronic information resources. The successful candidate will combine strong research and reference capabilities with experience supporting library collections, electronic resources, cataloguing and metadata, circulation, and other core library operations. This position is well suited for a service-oriented information professional who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a highly structured federal environment. Preference will be given to candidates with active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional reference and research services, responding to routine and complex information requests from government personnel.
• Support circulation, patron services, interlibrary loan, document delivery, serials, and other day-to-day library operations.
• Conduct literature, database, bibliographic, and other information searches using authoritative commercial, government, academic, and open-source resources.
• Assist users in identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using print, electronic, and digital information resources.
• Support collection development and management, including selection, acquisition, evaluation, organization, maintenance, inventory, weeding, and disposition of library materials.
• Perform or support cataloging, classification, metadata creation, and bibliographic record maintenance using established professional standards and local procedures.
• Administer or support electronic resources, research databases, digital collections, and integrated library or library services platforms.
• Develop research guides for specific topics, regions, and requested issues; develop and maintain bibliographies, resource lists, instructional materials, standard operating procedures, and other knowledge products.
• Provide individual and group instruction on library resources, databases, research techniques, and information-literacy practices.
• Maintain accurate usage, workload, collection, and service statistics and contribute to recurring reports and performance metrics.
• Participate in collection inventories, quality-control reviews, special research projects, and initiatives designed to improve library services and resource discoverability.
• Handle information, records, systems, and customer requests in accordance with applicable federal security requirements, customer policies, records-management requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Assist users with access issues for electronic resources including internal and vendor-provided databases

Requirements

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or equivalent master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with active TS/SCI or SECRET clearance
• Professional experience providing library, research, reference, information, or technical services in a professional, academic, government, corporate, or specialized library environment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research using online databases, catalogs, electronic resources, and authoritative web-based information sources.
• Working knowledge of professional library principles and practices, including reference services, collection management, cataloging/metadata, circulation, and electronic-resource support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact professionally with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality control, customer service, and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the Dulles/Northern Virginia area and satisfy all facility access and security requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7+ years of professional librarian or information-specialist experience.
• Previous experience supporting a federal government, defense, intelligence, law enforcement, scientific, technical, academic, or other specialized research library.
• Experience working in a classified, controlled-access, or otherwise security-sensitive environment.
• Experience conducting complex research for analysts, researchers, scientists, technical personnel, executives, or other specialized professional users.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems or library services platforms such as Alma, WorldShare Management Services, SirsiDynix Symphony, Koha, FOLIO, or comparable systems.
• Experience with professional cataloging and metadata standards, including MARC 21, RDA, LCSH, LCNAF, Library of Congress Classification, Dublin Core, or related standards.
• Experience with commercial research databases, electronic journals, discovery systems, subscription resources, or other specialized information platforms.
• Experience with interlibrary loan, document delivery, acquisitions, serials, electronic-resource management, or collection development.
• Experience developing research guides, bibliographies, training materials, SOPs, or other library and knowledge-management products.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve research workflows, resource discoverability, customer service, and library operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based and library-related duties.
• Ability to move throughout the library and office environment and occasionally bend, stoop, or reach to retrieve, shelve, or inventory materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or move books, files, supplies, and other library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.