Research Impact Librarian

LAC-Federal; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LAC-Federal is seeking a Technical Information Specialist to support a major Federal Agency in Silver Spring, MD. This full-time role involves assisting with library operations, including managing collections and providing technical support.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Library Science, customer service experience, and proficiency in library systems. This role will contribute to enhancing library service and operations for Federal staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA‑accredited university required.
• Experience in customer service is necessary.
• Proficiency in OCLC, EndNote, and Integrated Library Systems.

Responsibilities

• Edit and delete metadata records.
• Process physical items for inclusion in the collection.
• Shelve and maintain physical items according to collection and shelf-list order.
• Provide interlibrary borrowing and lending services.
• Assist library patrons with circulation of materials and user registration.
• Provide technical support to Federal staff.

Skills

Customer service experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS)

Tools

OCLC

EndNote

Integrated Library Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LAC Federal is seeking a Technical Information Specialist to work for a major Federal Agency in Silver Spring, MD. The selected individual will assist the daily operations of the library book processing, collection management, interlibrary loans, and reference technical support. This is a long-term full-time (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Editing and deleting metadata records
• Processing physical items for inclusion in the collection
• Shelving and maintaining physical items according to collection and shelf‑list order
• Providing interlibrary borrowing and lending services
• Assists library patrons in circulation of materials, user registration, and locating physical items in the collection
• Provide technical support to Federal staff by screening incoming reference calls and providing accurate response to simple, readily available information.
• Support the Outreach Coordinator with new and ongoing library events

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA‑accredited university is required
• Experience working in a customer service capacity
• Experience using OCLC, EndNote and Integrated Library Systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – ability to work well in a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Attention to detail; demonstrated organizational skills