LIBRARIAN (SYSTEMS)

Summary

National Defense University (NDU) educates the warfighting advantage to win in competition, crisis, and conflict. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment

Duties

• •Serves as Librarian (Systems and E-Resources) providing automation, information systems, and webmaster support as it relates to the wide array of functional and technical requirements for the National Defense University (NDU) Library.
• •Executes the applications and updates to the library’s automation systems and electronic resources including the integrated library system, the institutional repository, the library website, and the integration of electronic resources.
• •Serves as Library Webmaster responsible for the administration of the Library’s World Wide Web pages. Performs the technical duties requiring knowledge of the library centric CMS platforms. Coordinates with the university’s technology directorate.
• •Provides analysis and advice on new generational requirements for automated systems and services. Prepares functional specifications for new or ongoing software and hardware acquisition, development, and maintenance contracts.
• •Provides comprehensive technical support in determining the most effective automated approach to users’ problems utilizing specialist knowledge of information sources including structure, content, and access protocols of relevant databases.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement: All applicants must have one of the following, must provide transcripts to verify Basic Requirements have been met: 1. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; OR 2. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess specialized experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience supporting library systems, electronic resources, databases, or related information technologies; providing technical support for automated library operations and services; analyzing and resolving systems or access issues; and assisting with the implementation, integration, or improvement of technology used to deliver library and information services. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education