• Job Description

  Req#: 11826

  Requisition Id 11826

  Overview:

  The Research Library and Information Services Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Librarian to help elevate the impact of the Library and push towards becoming the Library of the Future. The Library is part of ORNL’s Office of Institutional Strategic Planning, and serves researchers, technical staff, mission support organizations, students, and others both in person and virtually. We endeavor to make our physical space and our online presence as inviting and collaborative as possible. The successful candidate will provide high-quality reference support with an emphasis on providing a satisfying and engaging user experience. This includes developing new ways to deliver information to library users more proactively and striving for continuous improvement. A strategic and energetic candidate will enjoy the opportunity to modernize Library services and collections to best support ORNL’s ambitious scientific missions.

  Major Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provide library reference services to ORNL staff, subcontractors, students, and others as appropriate by staffing a service desk (in-person) and providing “virtual reference” via chat, email, and phone.
  • Complete scientific profiles for S&T staff and new hire candidates by collecting bibliographic data from CVs and databases such as SciVal, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.
  • Complete in-depth projects with ORNL staff. Examples include publication tracking for organizations, assisting researchers with literature reviews, identifying subject matter experts, etc.
  • Provide user education and outreach to include library orientation sessions and workshops on library products and services.
  • Participate in collection development activities, including evaluating resources and adding/removing print and electronic resources.
  • Work closely with other Librarians and staff to advance the impact of the Library by modernizing systems and processes.
  • Set priorities appropriately to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines.
  • Adhere to DOE directives/standards and training requirements.
  • Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree, plus 1 year of relevant experience OR equivalent graduate degree and two years of experience as a librarian supporting the research process.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service focus including interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance (L or Q).

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with publication metrics such as H-index and Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI).
  • Previous experience with advanced database search queries.
  • Experience applying collection development principles.

  Benefits at ORNL:

  ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

  Other benefits include: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. In order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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  This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

  We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

  
  If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

  
  ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

• About the company

  Oak Ridge National Laboratory is an American multiprogram science and technology national laboratory sponsored by the US Department of Energy and administered, managed, and operated by UT–Battelle as a federally funded research and development center u...

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