Senior Librarian, LAC Group, Washington, DC
Posted July 24, 2015
LAC Group is seeking an experience Senior Librarian to lead a team of librarians and library technicians at an Information Center at a major Federal agency in Washington, DC. The Senior Librarian will be responsible for overseeing the coordination, development, and evaluation of information resources and training materials and programs. This will include short and long-range planning, coordination with Agency stakeholders and user community, collection management and development, and so forth.
Qualifications:
- MLIS from an ALA-accredited graduate program
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing information centers
- Knowledge of current information technologies
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of contemporary library and information management including working with commercial vendors, collection development, serials management, cataloging at so forth
- A focus on customer service
- A strong ability for time management, coordination, leadership, and decision making
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Experience with specialized databases
- Background in the management and use of electronic resources, databases, services, and applications including eBooks and social media.
- In-depth knowledge of at least 2 of the following:
- Digital librarianship
- Information technology
- School Library media
- Serials management
- Cataloging
- Reference services
- Collection Development
- Knowledge of copyright laws and copyright restrictions
- Knowledge of world and foreign affairs, international relations, geography, and history
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Apply online at: http://goo.gl/04Edba
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.
LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions, National Libraries and prominent government agencies.