Fwd: NIH Library - Job vacancy: two biomedical librarians
Information Sciences at CUA
I am announcing two openings for biomedical librarian positions. Please share this information with library students and anyone who may be interested.
Thank you,
Candice
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The NIH Library is growing our team with two biomedical librarian positions. One position will specialize in bibliometrics, and one will join our team of experts supporting evidence synthesis collaborations. Both will work with a collaborative team to develop and deliver quality information services and training to the 27 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, plus HHS groups working to enhance public health and advance science. View this Introduction to the NIH Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf_zUA-aXbo
If you have experience with evidence syntheses or bibliometrics, as well as biomedical library instruction and want to play a significant role in an essential, future-focused organization, consider joining the NIH Library team. This opportunity will be available on USAJOBS.gov for ten calendar days. The application period reflects the NIH’s effort to hire talented people quickly. These positions are eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework and flexible work schedules, at the supervisor’s discretion.
The NIH is the world’s largest medical research facility, and we are seeking applications from exceptional candidates for two Biomedical Librarian positions at the NIH Library (Office of Research Services, Division of Library Services):
Librarian, 2 vacancies, GS-1410-11/12/13, with promotion potential to GS-13, posting period 6/5/26 – 6/15/26
Applicants who are members of the public, please apply through announcement # NIH-ORS-DE-26-12968708 at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/871315000 .
Applicants who are already federal employees or who are otherwise eligible as a status applicant or through an OPM interchange agreement, please apply through announcement: NIH-ORS-MP-26-12969709: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/871315200 .
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Serves as a Librarian within the Consulting and Training Branch, Division of Library Services, providing leadership and technical expertise in the provision of library and information management services.
- Applies expertise in data analytics, evidence synthesis, and bibliometric tools to develop data and/or information solutions that support life sciences and biomedical research.
- Provides instruction in the use of library-provided resources, analytical tools, scholarly resources, and/or information resources.
- Delivers formal and informal presentations to NIH staff to promote awareness and effective use of Library programs and services.
- Develops policies, programs, services, and products to address library user needs, and leads the creation of innovative methods for solving complex information challenges.
- Evaluates, recommends, and maintains electronic resources relevant to the Library’s programs.
For more information on the NIH Library, visit https://www.nihlibrary.nih.gov/.
Potential applicants can contact Doug Joubert, Chief, Research Analytics Branch, at douglas...@nih.gov to clarify application procedures and position duties.
It may be necessary to upload copies of degree transcripts as part of the application process. We also encourage you to set up email notifications for future opportunity announcements. Please visit the USAJOBS.gov Help Center at https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to for more information.
A full package of Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, leave, and a 401k equivalent savings plan. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities, including ad-hoc telework and alternative work schedules. For more information, see https://www.hhs.gov/about/working-at-hhs/index.html.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please see the job announcement posting for additional information.
Candice Townsend, MLIS
Deputy Director,
NIH Library | ORS Division of Library Services
National Institutes of Health
Building 10/Room 1L25G
301-827-3794 (O) | 301-605-3728 (C)