Position announcement - Washington DC

[Jane.E.Murray@frb.gov]

Data & Electronic Content Librarian - Career Opportunity in 
Washington, D.C.

The Research Library at the Board of Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System is seeking a Data & Electronic Content Librarian. 
The position is designed to meet the Board's need for support in 
assessing, negotiating for, and acquiring data and electronic 
resources to meet time-sensitive research needs.

The Mission

As the central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve's 
mission is to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and 
more stable monetary and financial system. As a Federal Reserve 
staff member, you will play a critical role in accomplishing this 
mission.

The Environment

The Research Library, with a staff of eleven, offers a full array 
of desktop and customized library services to the 2,000 staff 
members at the Board. Over 200 of the Board's staff are PhD 
economists, and many more support the research process.  The 
Library plays an integral role in the work of the Board with more 
than 82% of the staff in the three primary research divisions 
utilizing the Library's services.

The Position

The Data & Electronic Content Librarian is one of two positions 
responsible for guiding the acquisition of data and electronic 
content from the data reference interview with the requester 
through negotiating terms and pricing, assisting procurement, and 
culminating in the access to the data.

The Data and Electronic Content Librarian actively works on 
multiple contracts concurrently, assuring that acquisitions are 
completed to meet time-critical research needs.  He/she works 
closely and communicates effectively with staff throughout the 
acquisitions process, including economists, vendors, managers and 
Board administrative, technical, procurement and legal staff. 
He/she meets with vendors to understand the products and data 
available, communicates information to Board researchers, 
negotiates agreements, reviews and edits contractual documents, 
and prepares memos justifying purchases.

Working with librarian colleagues, he/she manages the Federal 
Reserve Board's portfolio of data and electronic resources, 
maintains relationships with key content vendors, and assists 
managers with data and content budget projections.  The Data & 
Electronic Content Librarian works to raise awareness of data and 
electronic resources, arranges vendor training, and oversees 
renewal audit activities.  He/she may represent the interests of 
the Board of Governors in the development of consortial 
agreements within the Federal Reserve System, comprised of the 
Board and twelve Reserve Banks.  The Data & Electronic Content 
Librarian provides information on fair use guidelines and 
permitted uses of licensed data.  The Data & Electronic Content 
Librarian reports to the Chief Librarian; the position is 
non-supervisory.

Requirements:
Experience in negotiating contracts and pricing for data and 
electronic content.
The position requires:
- impeccable attention to detail
- initiative and the ability to manage competing projects
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- excellent interpersonal skills, with strong oral and written 
communications skills in face-to-face meetings, conference calls, 
and via electronic mail
- enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team while at the 
same time be able to work efficiently and effectively as an 
individual.

Highly desirable:
- knowledge of economics, banking, finance, or business topics 
demonstrated through college coursework or work experiences.
- experience and understanding of data and its use in research.

Education:
  - Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited 
institution or equivalent experience

Salary and Benefits:
The position is being advertised at both the FR-24 
($61,450-$94,480) and FR-25 ($70,860-$112,580) levels; salary 
commensurate with experience. Additionally, the Board offers an 
attractive benefits package.

Application:
Applications received before May 15 will receive first 
consideration.

The Board accepts traditional resumes via the Board's streamlined 
online application system.  The vacancy announcement, online 
application, and information on working at the Board can be found 
at the Board careers website: 
http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/jobsearch/default.aspx The 
vacancy announcement is titled Librarian, Job ID #: 7955.

The Federal Reserve Board is an equal opportunity employer.


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Jane Murray

Research Library
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
20th and C Sts.
Washington, DC 20551
USA

202-452-3336 (voice)
202-530-6222 (fax)
jane.e.murray@frb.gov