Research Librarian, Apex Systems, Lexington, MA
Posted November 10, 2014
Apex Systems, part of On Assignment, the 2nd largest IT staffing Solutions firm in the country, has an opportunity for a Research Librarian role in Lexington, MA. It is a 1 year + W2 contract position and the pay rate is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details:
Description of Project:
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
Required Skills:
- 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.
Additional Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen and able to pass a government background check
Location:
Lexington, MA area
Duration:
1 year + (expected to be multi-year) W2 contract position
Pay:
$35 – 45/hr (based on experience; equivalent to $72 – 92K)
Benefits:
Health and Medical Benefit options
Vacation and Holiday Time package
Please send a Word resume to Claudio Baccari, Senior Professional Recruiter, at [email protected].
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer and encourages both female and minority applicants.