Lead Librarian, Library Associates [Recruiter], Washington D.C.

Library Associates seeks a Lead Librarian to manage a multi-media center that supports the employees in a government organization and assists them in job performance by providing excellent resources and training materials. This position is in support of a government contract that Library Associates is bidding on, and candidates who qualify must be willing to sign a commitment letter. The actual project is expected to begin in early February 2007. This contract will take place in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

• Provide collection development expertise in the areas of online learning, books, software and electronic resources, journals and CDs;
• Package information, including electronic path-finders and bibliographies, to be made available virtually, on a per topic and/or country-specific basis;
• Have experience with and expertise in distance learning, learning organizations; serve as the expert on the trends, technologies, methodologies and philosophies for distance and online learning;
• Provide briefings, orientation and training sessions for employee orientation and learning;
• Track and report on usage;
• Collect, catalog, organize and circulate secondary materials in response to requests;
• Provide backup support to other libraries within the organization.

Qualifications:

• MLS with at least 3 years of experience in providing services similar to those cited in the responsibilities for this position;
• Must be proficient in using virtual resources and have demonstrable knowledge of the subject matter;
• Foreign language proficiency a plus;
• Must be self-sufficient and motivated;
• Academic and school librarians are encouraged to apply! This is a dynamic cutting edge learning center for a creative, enthusiastic librarian with the appropriate experience.

Compensation:

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
• You will need to undergo a background check.

To Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter to Patty De Anda, pdeanda@libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Keith Gurtzweiler, keith@libraryassociates.com. Please include “Lead Librarian” in the subject line of your email.