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Librarian (Reference)

3 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States US Smithsonian Institution Full time

Duties:


The Librarian (Reference) is responsible for providing library research and collection services to National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) scientific staff.

The incumbent will provide library reference and information services; develop and manage designated collections within NMNH's nine library locations; develop and offer teaching events, and conduct outreach to departments.


In this position, you will:

  • Support the research and information needs of NMNH research staff and affiliated researchers in one or more of the scientific fields represented by NMNH departments (i.e. Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology, Mineral Sciences, Paleobiology)
  • Develop, implement, and assess library educational events, guides, and other materials based on needs of patrons across a range of knowledge and experience levels. Offer learning events tailored for NMNH researcher needs as well as general instruction.
  • Develop and foster relationships with scientific staff in designated areas; communicate regularly with members of assigned department(s), and seek input on library related matters.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

  • Pass Preemployment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see _Qualification Standards Handbook for _General Schedule Positions_ on OPM website.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualification Requirements:

All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree.

OR

B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below:

GS-09 Experience
:You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position Specialized experience is defined as **performing work in a library focused on an area of the sciences or anthropology, providing research and reference assistance, performing or assisting with collection and development and outreach activities, and performing or assisting with library research instruction.

OR


Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B.

or J.D., related to the position (i.e. science/anthropology).


Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.

Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or a Combination:
Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:

If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S.

accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education:



FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.

education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information:

  • This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Current or Former Political Appointees:
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any le