Science Library Research Assistant, Los Alamos National Laboratory, (Los Alamos, NM)

Posted November 20, 2024

Job Description:

The Post-Masters Science Library Research Assistant will help to provide core services to Laboratory staff, scientists, and engineers. We seek a versatile individual eager to help shape the future of the LANL Research Library and work collaboratively to develop and implement next-generation reference and library outreach services. In alignment with our mission and vision, the Research Library has adopted an Agile framework — an iterative approach to project management — to sustain its ability to deliver innovative and responsive public services.

Specific tasks may include:

Conducting science instruction responsibilities will include library research support, online education courses, specialized training, orientations, and workshops.
Providing reference support via chat, email, virtually and/or in-person.
Creating outreach/educational materials such as video tutorials, LibGuides, website content, blog posts, and print materials.
Contribute to the Library’s mass indexing effort of our technical reports.
Assisting with team projects that promote communication and open science in the digital age, such as: cataloging, processing technical reports, data management, research repository development assistance, assisting with ORCiD integration with key research workflows; and open access publishing.
Reviewing collections for retention decisions.
Contributing to making scientific research and data outputs sharable and reproducible following the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)

We aggressively pursue new ideas, services, products, and approaches to satisfy research needs. The successful candidate is an adaptable individual who works collaboratively, embraces learning, and has a strong user focus in an Agile way. Lifelong learning is a core value and professional development activities are well supported.

Career Growth: The LANL Research Library is committed to mentoring early career librarians. This is a 1-2 year appointment with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time staff position at a later date.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Ability to use standard reference tools and databases, including online resources to fulfill customer reference requests
Knowledge of key science resources and database (ex: Scopus)
Instruction experience, both in-person and online
Experience or training in developing marketing materials (including newsletters, blog posts, data visualizations and promotional graphics) and online resources such as tutorials, surveys, and guides.
Commitment to user-centered services and the ability to work and communicate effectively in a diverse and distributed team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Librarianship: Educational background or experience in a STEM-related discipline, in one of the major areas of research in the scope of the Laboratory (preferred: Chemistry, Physics, or Biology). Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities surrounding open science, scholarly publishing, and communications in STEM fields.
Experience working or interning in a scientific research library, laboratory or information center is preferred or experience working with science researchers.
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning: Knowledge of or enthusiastic curiosity regarding generative artificial intelligence, large language models, etc. particularly in research.

Work Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (partially onsite/partially offsite) from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. The term of the appointment is 1 to 2 years.

How to Apply:

To view the full job description and to apply visit https://lanl.jobs/Search/JobDetails/post-masters-student/f1c39191-0fd8-4520-9fcb-170d5a75557f.

Submissions require the following:

Current resume/CV

Unofficial transcript (Full educational history, including transfer and test credits, if applicable; Enrollment/in-progress coursework for the current term; and GPA). Post-MS hires should provide final transcripts containing the aforementioned information, as well as their degree conferral date.

Cover Letter addressing why you would like to work at the LANL Research Library, which kinds of projects excite you the most, and how working at LANL Research Library will help shape your career path. Applicants are encouraged to explain how their prior work and experiences relate to the qualifications in their application. What experience/skills would you like to come away with?