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Supervisory Librarian

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine / Office of the Director
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Summary

The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836. The world's largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics that are searched billions of times each year by millions of people around the globe. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology. In addition, the Library coordinates a 6,500-member National Network of Libraries of Medicine that promotes and provides access to health information in communities across the United States.

One position is located in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Division of Library Operations (DLO), Technical Services Division (TSD), Collection Development and Acquisitions Section (CDAS).

The NIH is comprised of the Office of the Director and 27 Institutes and Centers. The Office of the Director is the central office at NIH, and is responsible for setting policy for NIH and for planning, managing, and coordinating the programs and activities of all the NIH components.

One position is located in the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Management (OM), Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Library Services (DLS).

As a Supervisory Librarian, you will:

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/18/2018 to 04/27/2018
Salary
$114,590 to - $148,967 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Montgomery County, MD
2 vacancies
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Announcement number
NIH-NLM-MP-18-10176577
Control number
496460500

Duties

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  • Provide strategic leadership for building the modern NLM collection of biomedical literature and resources according to the guidelines of the Collection Development Manual of the National Library of Medicine.
  • Manage the selection, acquisition, licensing and related processing activities of the Collection Development and Acquisitions Section in the Technical Services Division.
  • Establish priorities, goals and policies for the Section, which includes a staff of 34 professional librarians, technical information specialists and library technical support personnel.
  • Formulate the Section budget and oversee expenditure of Section operating funds.
  • Manage and direct payment processing for literature acquisitions with a budget of approximately $12.5 million dollars.
  • Oversee collaboration with the NLM Office of Acquisitions in determining appropriate acquisition mechanisms to facilitate efficient and effective payments to sources worldwide.
  • Manage a program for negotiating license agreements for access to electronic journals and other electronic information resources.
  • Participate in establishing guidelines for acceptable license terms to support NLM's mission and internal processing needs, including MEDLINE indexing, with a wide variety of publishers and intermediaries.
  • Direct Section participation in the development, improvement and use of technology to support collection development, acquisitions and electronic resources management functions.
  • Serve as a technical authority and spokesperson on NLM collection development, acquisition and licensing policies and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship requirement met by closing date.
  • Position is subject to a background investigation.
  • Position requires Education.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Completion of one (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
  • A total of at least five (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.
To qualify at the GS-14 level:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Government. Examples of specialized experience include: identifying priorities by developing long-term, mid-term, and short-term goals and objectives for a library organization; overseeing the development and management of projects, initiatives and products designed to meet the needs of everyday users of library systems; making recommendations to library policies, programs, and services based on extensive experience and knowledge of the research community and its information needs; and providing leadership in the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of various library systems.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10176577(link to questionnaire)

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education

Additional information

  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework and/or flexible schedules].
  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.htm.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
  • A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
  • Additional selections may be made across the entire Department of Health and Human Services within the Washington, DC commuting area through this vacancy announcement.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Method

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