Research Librarian (Government and Finance), Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Posted October 6, 2022
Description:
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Librarian for the Government & Finance Division (G&F). This position will provide research and library services to CRS colleagues and congressional clients in areas covered by G&F, such as appropriations, budgeting, Congress, cybersecurity, economic policy, elections, emergency management, executive and judicial branch oversight, financial services, grants, legislative process, and public finance.
Research Librarians are often involved in the following activities.
- Working under deadlines within specialized issue areas that may be obscure, ambiguous, and contentious.
- Rapidly building working knowledge of specialized issue areas and resources as part of successfully identifying, proposing, developing, and executing research projects.
- Collaborating and consulting with internal and external subject specialists to develop and improve research projects.
- Negotiating with clients and colleagues on the substance of research projects, which may include developing an array of different options and facilitating decisions related to sources, methodology, and form of a final product. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision
- Ability to apply knowledge of research resources in government and finance**
- Ability to conduct information research**
- Ability to communicate in writing**
- Ability to utilize information technology
- Ability to interact collaboratively with others
- Ability to focus on the client
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
How to Apply:
Read more about the position and apply online at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/681896900
Application closes 11/07/2022