Primary Work Address: 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147
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About the Role:
HHMI's Janelia Research Campus Information Services serves the needs of researchers at Janelia in accessing and disseminating data and information, and providing resources, guidance, and support for literature research.
The Librarian provides reference and digital information services to support the organization's research and operational needs. They will identify and advocate for growth opportunities for Janelia information and data management services. They will provide enthusiastic customer-focused services to further HHMI's mission and overall goals. The incumbent will also engage with the organization's evolving open science initiatives and support researchers in disseminating research results.
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This is a part-time role expected to work approximately 20 hours per week.
What We Provide:
- A hybrid work environment with the opportunity to work remote part of the week.
- An opportunity to shape data management and open data at a world-class research institute in a supportive environment.
- A competitive compensation package that includes a 10% employer contribution to your retirement, yearly educational reimbursement, and a significant budget for professional development.
- A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Amenities that enhance work-life balance such as free on-site gyms, social and dining spaces, and convenient shuttle bus service!
What You'll Do:
- Acquire, process, distribute, circulate, and maintain the libraries' collection electronically and for a small lending library.
- Maintain Janelia's electronic journal and reference collections.
- Maintain documentation on procedures and processes for providing resources and services.
- Fulfill material requests through interlibrary loan systems and direct purchases.
- Measure the use of collections and dissemination platforms and report expenses and usage statistics.
- Manage institutional EBSCO, Web of Science, and other institutional platforms.
- Track, document, and report Janelia publications weekly.
- Maintain internal SharePoint site with guidance for stakeholders.
- Maintain budget, use electronic accounting and payment system, and negotiate journal, media, and software subscriptions in conjunction with the Director, Innovations and External Relations.
- Instruct users on the use of digital resources and services in individual and group settings. This may include one-on-one demos, on-boarding sessions, or workshops.
What You Bring:
- Master's degree in library/information science or a STEM discipline preferred.
- At least two years of progressive experience in a business, law, technical, scientific research, or special library or research environment.
- Prior experience with science-related resources is preferred.
- Experience conducting online research using free and fee-based database services, government, academic, and open-source sponsored websites, blogs, and wikis.
- Excellent interpersonal, team-oriented skills with ability to work enthusiastically with scientific researchers and staff.
- Ability to flexibly adapt to rapid technological changes.
- Proficient in use of various MS Office, web applications, search engines and databases (such as: PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCO hosted databases.)
- Familiarity with EndNote, Overdrive/Libby, SharePoint, Python, and/or Drupal is beneficial.
- Familiarity with the scholarly publication landscape, including preprint servers, generalist repositories, domain repositories, and persistent identifiers, is desired.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Compensation Range
$36,567.65 (minimum) - $45,574.56 (midpoint) - $59,422.43 (maximum)
Please note: these salaries are pro-rated for part-time, 20 hours per week.
Pay Type:
Annual
HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer