Senior Research Librarian

Description

• Conduct advanced reference and research services for scientists, researchers, analysts, and program staff
• Perform complex literature reviews, scientific database searching, and information retrieval using authoritative scientific and technical resources
• Conduct bibliometric analysis projects using tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, End Note, Dimensions, and other analytical platforms
• Develop research deliverables including literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, citation analyses, publication impact reports, environmental scans, and briefing materials
• Analyze publication, citation, collaboration, and research impact metrics to support program reviews and research evaluation activities
• Support Institutional Repository and scientific publication initiatives through metadata review, publication verification, and research support activities
• Provide expert guidance on search strategies, information discovery, citation management, and scientific information resources
• Develop and deliver training sessions, webinars, instructional materials, and research guides related to library services and scientific research tools
• Participate in outreach and user engagement activities promoting library services, databases, and collections
• Track and report reference, research, bibliometric, and outreach metrics and performance statistics
• Assist with collection development, user needs assessments, and evaluation of scientific information resources
• Collaborate with federal library staff, researchers, and stakeholders on special projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and agency standards for externally distributed materials
• Support interlibrary loan, document delivery, and information access services as needed

• Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution
• 5+ years of equivalent full-time experience as a professional librarian
• Experience providing advanced reference and research services in scientific, technical, academic, or federal library environments
• Experience conducting complex literature searches and information analysis using scientific databases and research platforms
• Experience supporting bibliometric, citation analysis, or research impact assessment activities
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and analytical research products
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online collaboration tools

• Experience supporting federal scientific or technical libraries
• Familiarity with environmental science, climate science, oceanography, meteorology, geospatial science, or related disciplines
• Experience with bibliometric and visualization tools such as Web of Science, Scopus, Dimensions, Tableau, Power BI, or Python-based analytical tools
• Experience supporting institutional repositories, metadata management, or scientific publishing workflows
• Experience conducting outreach, training, or instructional services
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements
• Experience working with federal research organizations or laboratories

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers for extended periods of time in an office or library environment. Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer systems, including keyboards, monitors, telephones, printers, scanners, and other electronic equipment, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, move, and transport books, files, library materials, boxes, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and travel throughout office, library, meeting, and storage areas as needed.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity…