Public Services Librarian – Instructional
Job in
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20900, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Information & Knowledge Management, Research Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- 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 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
- 3–4 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
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