Librarian- Remote

Reference Librarian

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (except Federal Holidays)

Onsite up to four days per week with one to two days of telework

Join Our Team Supporting the National Library of Medicine

DBG in collaboration with Zimmerman Associates Inc. is seeking a Reference Librarian to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, Maryland. This full-time position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to NLM's mission of advancing biomedical research, supporting healthcare and public health, and providing access to high-quality health information nationwide through its partnership with the more than 6,000-member National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM).

As a member of our onsite team, you will assist researchers, librarians, scientists, healthcare professionals, and members of the public by providing authoritative health information, expert reference services, and guidance on NLM resources and databases.

Respond to email and telephone reference inquiries from researchers, librarians, scientists, healthcare professionals, and the general public regarding medical and consumer health topics.

Provide expert assistance using National Library of Medicine resources and databases.

Evaluate, develop, edit, and maintain:

Provide reference desk coverage for the NLM Reading Room and assist visitors in accessing NLM collections and conducting database searches.

Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to ensure exceptional customer service and information support.

Perform additional related duties as assigned to support project objectives.

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), or

Recent graduate of an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS program.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to work onsite up to four days per week and telework one to two days per week.

Knowledge of National Library of Medicine resources and services.

Professional library experience, internship experience, or library assistant experience providing reference, circulation, or customer service support.

Experience in a medical, health sciences, hospital, or academic library environment.

One or more years of experience working with or supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH), preferably the National Library of Medicine.

Labor Classification: Reference Librarian

Task Order: National Library of Medicine (NLM) Reference Desk Services

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We particularly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and candidates from historically underrepresented communities.