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National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryTitle: LibrarianRequisition Number: 247 Job Family: Library Pay Type: Salary Required Education: ADM Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe. At NRAO, we are currently recruiting for a part-time (50%-20 hours a week) Librarian . This position is responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloging, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials and the NRAO Library's integrated library system. The librarian will ensure both staff and public interfaces are working as intended in support of discovery and self-service. The selected candidate will also be answering reference questions from users and creating training documentation. The position will be based at our headquarters on the University of Virginia grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia. What You Will be Doing: Updates the catalog including improving existing records, reviewing linked media through URL checker results, testing search efficacy, and adjusting integrated library system (ILS) settings and the online public access catalog (OPAC) layout as needed. Performs original and copy cataloging using the Library of Congress classification scheme and subject headings in both the ILS and OCLC per Anglo American Cataloging Rules. Performs physical collection maintenance, processes all incoming materials, and manages library bindery. Performs circulation duties including check-ins and check-outs, holds, patron accounts, overdue items and renewals. Stewards the physical collection including monographs, journals, publications from other observatories and institutions, reference items, proposal coversheets, and DVD/CD-ROM materials. Maintains internal holdings and external OCLC holdings. Locates and obtains resources through Interlibrary loans (ILL) and monitors their usage. Runs reports to inform management of library practices and usage metrics, and to evaluate the continued service of the ILS annually. Reviews, selects, and acquires books and resources, informed by routine evaluations of new materials in keeping with acquisition policy. Creates and maintains ILS and cataloging training and procedures documentation. Works with EOS and OCLC to identify concerns and suggestions for each vendor's suite of tools. Processes invoices for assigned vendors or projects. Answers reference questions from internal and external users alike. Processes donations of NRAO Publications, documents, and reference items from staff. Ensures the library makes use of and supports interlibrary loans through OCLC's WorldShare in compliance with Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) guidelines. Stays abreast of current copyright law and serves as the NRAO resource for copyright matters. Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected. Other duties may be assigned. Work Environment Work is mission-driven, team-oriented, and typically performed in a library office setting within a research or development environment. Who You Are: You have a Master's degree in library science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited Library Science program. Two years of related experience in original cataloguing, circulation processes, and acquisitions. Working knowledge of principles and practices in library science and MARC21 and AARC. Knowledge of reference materials, techniques, and practices and skilled