Librarian Job at General Accountability Office in Washington

This position is located in the Applied Research and Methods, Center for Library Science (CLS). CLS librarians support GAO research needs by conducting research for audit work, including:

1. Developing strategies and methodologies for searches.
2. Developing subject-specific information guides.
3. Teaching classes on research and the use of information.
4. Creating guidance on the evaluation and use of information.
5. Serving the public.
6. Curating information and data collections.

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You must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

1. Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the use of information/data discovery tools, metadata/organization of information resources, web-based resources, and other information technologies in order to design and execute advanced searches.
2. Providing expert research and advisory services in one or more key areas such as law, legislative activity and procedures, accounting and finance, economics, health service, national defense, or natural resources.
3. Providing technical advice and guidance to other specialists, teams, offices, and/or management officials in the delivery of access to GAO materials and information.
4. Identifying and evaluating new and existing electronic resources and providing recommendations in support of research.