Job Description
ASRC Federal Professional Services is seeking a Junior Reference Librarian in Alexandria, VA to support our on-going programs with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
This is a hybrid position that is remote 4 days a week and in the office 1 day a week. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance to Alexandria, VA.
- Under the direction of the Director and Senior Librarian, plans, organizes, and coordinates work activities involved in obtaining and making library resources available to the trademark attorneys and other customers.
- Primary duties for this position are reference assistance and research using a wide range of materials.
- Perform research using on-line search techniques, automated tools, print material, and other resources as necessary.
- Analyze search requests, interviews requesters when needed, develops search strategies, and reviews and provides search results.
- Provide information and updates for content of library web pages and make recommendations for collection development.
- Assist with updating and maintaining both physical and electronic collections.
- Occasionally performs cataloging of new materials and management of serials
- Follow guidelines for the security of library collections and equipment.
- Assist in user training efforts and in the development of documentation for new staff and USPTO employees.
- Assist with marketing efforts for promoting the library and its available resources.
- Process requests for full text literature from internal and external resources.
- Assist with compilation of library statistics.
- Works independently under overall project objectives and requirements.
- Apprise supervisor about progress and unusual complications.
Requirements
Do you have a PASSION for research and your MLS? This position is focused on research and there is NO LIMIT to the nature of the topics so one day is never the same as the next! We offer an excellent benefits package that includes certification reimbursement and a matching 401k with immediate vesting.
Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance to Alexandria, VA.
Requirements :
- Master's in Library Science; new MLS grads encouraged to apply; entry-level (0 years of experience or internship experience) up to 3 years of library experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide superior reference services in a timely manner.
- Creativity and tenacity in performing research in a wide range of subject areas and with a variety of resources to support the research of trademark attorneys.
- Expertise in searching one or more major on-line commercial vendors (ProQuest and Lexis / Nexis) and expertise in searching the Internet.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office Tools and familiarity with collaborative web tools such as SharePoint, Wikis, etc.
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