Librarian

As a Librarian, you will: Conduct in-depth reference and research services on moderate to complex public health, scientific, medical, and related topics using print and electronic information resources.

Interpret customer information needs, develop search strategies, evaluate sources, retrieve relevant information, and perform follow-up research to ensure complete and accurate results. Provide instruction, orientations, and one-on-one training on library resources, databases, search tools, and research methods for library customers and staff.

Develop and maintain electronic information resources, searchable databases, bibliographies, catalogs, and other tools that support access to scientific and public health information. Provide technical library services, including acquisition, cataloging, classification, inter-library loan activities, and maintenance of collection and usage records.

Advise customers and staff on selecting and using information resources and resolves complex research, access, and information retrieval problems. Support library operations through customer communications, reports, program information, resource monitoring, professional collaboration, and recommendations for library initiatives.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Basic Qualifications: A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; or B.

A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience.

To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

AND Minimum Qualifications: In order to qualify for the GS-12, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing All of the following: Providing guidance and assistance to customers in identifying information resources and gathering and compiling material to meet user needs.

Using established cataloging and classification systems and processes to organize and maintain library collections and information resources. Using library management IT systems to support cataloging, classification, acquisitions, inter-library loans, and information retrieval.

Searching electronic databases and other information resources to conduct reference and research services. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.