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ASRC Federal Holding Company Reference Librarian in New York, New York
Agile Decision Sciences (ADS,) a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Reference Librarian to support our nationwide contract to provide the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with library and records management services. We offer a culture that provides professional development and team collaboration. Find out why we were voted and certified as a "Great Place to Work." If you have a background in records management or library services, we would like to talk with you today!
Responsibilities:
Provide reference services by responding to patron requests for business and environmental information. Conduct reference interviews, research information and resources, and communicate results to the requestor.
Provide virtual or in-person training and instruction on library resources such as databases, finding aids, or other user tools.
Conduct citation verification and submit interlibrary lending and borrowing requests.
Maintain daily activity statistics and produce detailed weekly and monthly activity reports or summaries of library services.
Provide collection development recommendations and copy cataloging of materials for the library collection.
Engage in library outreach and marketing programs to promote resources or special events. Develop content for the library’s internal SharePoint site.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This is a part-time position with benefits and will work 32 hours a week. The prorated salary for this position is a starting salary of $47,673.00 but can be higher depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations and other factors permitted by law. This role will not exceed a starting salary of $51,000.00 . Benefits offered include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays and any other paid leave required by law.
Requirements :
This position will work a 32-hour work week, Monday through Thursday, with every Friday off. We are currently in the EPA Library one day a week (Wednesday) and work primarily remote. This is subject to change.
MS degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
A minimum of 1-2 years of library experience, including conducting reference interviews, performing structured database searches, and communicating results. Basic cataloging skills are desirable.
Experience with information technology as it relates to library services. This includes technologies such as virtual reference, web conferencing and remote instruction.
Experience with providing user instruction in group settings.
Excellent customer service skills and strong organizational skills with attention to detail required. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with MS Office applications. SharePoint experience is a plus.
Ability to work independently, to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, to prioritize and manage multiple on-going projects, to quickly adapt to change, and to meet deadlines.
Ability to pass a government background investigation which requires Permanent Residency or US Citizenship.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.