Reference Librarian
PTFS, a privately owned, Maryland-based company providing digital archiving and library solutions, as well as professional services including digitization, library staffing, and integration services, has an immediate opening for a Reference Librarian at a federal government client site in Springfield, VA. Duties :
- Perform original research and reference service for faculty, staff and students
- Provide service within available resources to all patrons
- Perform reference interviews in-person, via e-mail and over the phone
- Research sources and tools
- Design instructional media as needed
- Maintain existing LibGuides and create new ones as necessary
- Market library services
- Teach library users how to use the library subscription databases to do effective research from their desktops
- Prepare instructional lessons for teaching sessions that will be recorded and broadcast on the campus network, via live video teleconferencing or other electronic media
- Apply innovative skills to recommend new library reference services
- Maintain reference services metrics
- Identify needed updates to content on the library's internet and intranet sites
- Compose content relevant to client mission
- Compile and report on the metrics / statistics for the library's research and reference services
- Assist faculty with special projects involving library resources
- Assist library patrons in the use of all digital resources
- Create and maintain documentation related to all duties
Mandatory Experience :
4 years' experience providing academic library reference supportDemonstrated experience using electronic reference tools (WESTLAW, EBSCOHost, ProQuest, etc) and technical services resources (OCLC)Experience assisting library patrons with economic, purchasing, and financial research queriesDemonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Windows, word processing and other office software applicationsDesired Skills :
Knowledge and experience in legal and legislative research, including the ability to prepare current and retrospective legislative historiesReference work experience in military librariesEducation :
Masters' Library Science RequiredBenefits :
15 days paid time off per year11 paid holidays per yearMedical, Dental & Vision401(k) Plan with matchingTuition assistanceDisability insuranceGym in the Rockville, MD officeSocial gatherings throughout the yearReferral BonusesOpen to 1099 consultancy. Rate to be determined