Dear Colleagues,

The National Agricultural Library has an opening for a GS9/11 Digital Science librarian with a promotion potential to a GS12. This position is open to recent graduates. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. You can view USDA’s telework and remote work FAQs here Telework and Remote Work FAQs | USDA.

This vacancy announcement closes 12/3/2024.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to the public and career transition Federal employees. US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Summary

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Information and Customer Service Branch in Beltsville, MD.

In this position, you will serve as the point of contact for customers with questions regarding physical and digital collections, web content, and online services. You will also assist in developing content, programs and events that build customer relationships.

Duties

• Assist in providing digital science services that promote the use of digital research methods, tools, or technologies to scientists across agricultural disciplines.
• Provide assistance to researchers, scientists, or research leaders on identifying literature and determining appropriate research tools.
• Assist in providing training, presentations, or outreach related to collections, resources, databases or literature access.
• Provide support by troubleshooting access issues or problems with electronic content delivery.

Link

USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Best,

Stephanie

Stephanie Ritchie (she/her) Lead Librarian, Customer Services Unit United States Department of Agriculture Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Agricultural Research Service National Agricultural Library, Information Products Division Phone: 301-837-8925 Stephanie.Ritchie@usda.gov