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Librarians
Summary
Title:Librarians
Job ID:N/A
Locations:Beltsville, MD
Description

Librarian
VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking Librarians to work in Beltsville, MD. These positions are contingent upon contract award.

Job Requirements

Librarians will provide service in several areas. Candidates need to have experience in at least one of these areas, but not all.

Reference Services

  • Provide general reference service, instruction, and promotion of library resources.
  • Prepare research compilations, conduct literature searches and create subject-specific content for the library website.
  • Provide assistance to users in the selection of reading material or in the use of various library services.
  • Provide reference service electronically, in person or via the telephone as warranted by the situation.
  • Ensure reference coverage during designated library hours of operation from 10:00am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
  • Among the types of reference, requests are quick reference, comprehensive literature searches, citation verification, creating and implementing research alerts, designing search strategies, and assisting with information management

Access Services

  • Catalog materials using standards such as AACR2 and LCSH following all federal and library guidelines
  • Maintain and update the Library catalog, OCLC, and the Electronic Resource Management System as materials are added to and deleted from the collection.
  • Perform collection development and maintenance activities

Interlibrary Loan

  • Process Interlibrary Loan (ILL) borrowing and lending transactions
  • Provide materials electronically when possible to customers’ desktops, through the delivery of electronic files, scanning where necessary.
  • Photocopy materials in compliance with United States Copyright Law and as required in response to ILL requests from outside institutions
  • Obtain Government Documents (electronic format if available) as requested by authorized recipients.
  • Maintain records for items loaned through Interlibrary Loan protocols, using the Interlibrary Loan System (ILL) for internal tracking and control.
  • Produce Interlibrary Loan reports and metrics.

Circulation

  • Oversee the charging, discharging, overdue, interlibrary loan, and reserve requests systems
  • Execute all circulation-related transactions and record all loan transactions via the library catalog system.
  • Maintain a manual on the circulation policies and functions.
  • Produce circulation reports and metrics.

Qualifications

  • ALA-Accredited master’s degree in library or information science
  • Knowledge of library principles, concepts, methodology, operation, and functions related to collection management, technical services, and reference. Must embody the professional competencies outlined by FEDLINK, the Special Libraries Association, and ALA's RUSA.
  • Technical expertise with managing an Integrated Library System (ILS). Expertise with the Sirsi ILS system is desired.

VISTA offers a strong compensation package and a competitive leave package. A generous benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and employer matching 401(k) plan.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.VISTAtsi.com.

VISTA is an AA/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer

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