Librarian (Medical & Biological Science)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks innovative, customer service oriented librarians with strong biomedical backgrounds to provide information management, reference, marketing, scholarly communication, instruction, consultant, and expert search services.
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Biomedical Library Intern
Position responsibilities include providing reference service, performing author and cited author database searching, providing document delivery and circulation desk services, developing web content, and assisting with the instruction program. Training will be provided as needed.
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Librarian (Medical & Biological Science)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Library in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks innovative, customer service oriented librarians with strong biomedical backgrounds to provide information management, reference, marketing, scholarly communication, instruction, consultant, and expert search services.

These positions require individuals interested in leading the Library in exploring new technology that can be applied to servicing Library clients; embedding Library products and services seamlessly in the workflow of NIH staff; and developing an in-depth awareness of current and emerging issues associated with scholarly communication. These positions require a commitment to life long learning and attendance at courses offered by NIH and local universities to increase one's knowledge in appropriate areas. Tuition will be paid and time off from work will be given to attend classes.

Salary range is $44,856 to $84,559 with promotion potential to a salary range of $77,353 to $100,554.

The position will be open March 27, 2006 through April 25, 2006. The vacancy announcement, which explains the application procedure and deadline, is available online at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov (Job Announcement Number ORS-06-114471) or applicants may contact Ms. Tanya Smith, 2115 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 2D209, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892-8503, telephone 301/496-6924, email SmithT@mail.nih.gov. NIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Biomedical Library Intern
The National Institutes of Health Library in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks a librarian trainee who is energetic, user-centered and works well as a team member. We are an innovative, team-based organization committed to continuous learning and increasing user self-sufficiency. We seek an individual who is interested in learning about providing reference and document delivery services, has a good grasp of the applications of information technology in accessing and delivering information, has a biomedical background, and who has strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is one of the largest biomedical research centers in the world, with a staff of about 18,000 – 6,000 of whom are Ph.D.'s or physicians. The NIH Library supports the biomedical and behavioral research needs of the NIH community with a comprehensive range of scientific, medical and administrative information and support services.Position responsibilities include providing reference service, performing author and cited author database searching, providing document delivery and circulation desk services, developing web content, and assisting with the instruction program. Training will be provided as needed.

An applicant must be a student in good standing in a library and information science graduate program and able to work 20 to 30 hours per week. The starting wage for this position is $16.39 per hour plus benefits.

Send a resume with a cover letter and an official copy of a current graduate school transcript to:

Karen Stakes, Head of Information Services
NIH Library, Building 10, Room 1L21F
Bethesda, MD 20892-1150
Email: kstakes@nih.gov
Telephone: (301) 496-1158

The position will remain open until filled.