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Research Librarian (1 yr), MIT Lincoln Laboratory Knowledge Services, Lexington, MA

Posted November 10, 2014

MIT Lincoln Laboratory Knowledge Services, a sector of the Laboratory’s Information Services Department (ISD), invites applications for the position of Research Librarian.  This position provides an opportunity for a service-oriented science and technology librarian to participate in research and information delivery in a complex and dynamic Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC.)  The Research Librarian will participate in the Library’s Research and Awareness Services Team through the delivery of research, reference, and mediated search services, collection development, and in library liaison activities.  The position requires an incumbent with curiosity and initiative to explore technological innovations to help improve operations and to contribute to the Library’s efforts to become a fully-functional Library of the Future.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide general and specialized research assistance for the sciences, engineering, computer science, and related disciplines
  • Analyze trends in the research programs; keep current with trends in the literature and scholarship of the disciplines themselves, and use this knowledge to build and manage the Libraries’ collections and alerts in assigned disciplines
  • Maintain and develop “collaborative” subject pages and alerts to support and enhance staff use/re-use of information resources
  • Contribute to the development of online learning resources and tools

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and 3-5 years of professional experience.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with all aspects of Library Science including electronic resources, collaborative technologies, research/reference, acquisitions and collection management, and metadata control.
  • Strong focus in digital librarianship and a technical aptitude are required as is a keen interest and desire to work with the often dynamic and changing special library/information services environment.
  • Teamwork capabilities are required along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Successful candidates must have the ability to take initiative and to be self-directed and motivated.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills with an aptitude for complex and detailed work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to maintain communication channels with customers, management, and other library personnel in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong service orientation to customers and to co-workers is a must.
  • U.S. citizenship and an ability to acquire a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a Sci/Tech environment and/or a degree in Engineering or Science.
  • Professional understanding of collaboration technologies, taxonomies, ontologies, content management systems for the delivery of library services.
  • Understanding of collection development practices related to the scientific, technical and report literature.

How to Apply: send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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