OCLC is hiring a
Research Librarian

Summary

Join a dynamic, mission-driven organization dedicated to improving public well-being as a part-time Research Librarian. Conduct high-level research, provide library and information services, and collaborate with professionals in a fully remote environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Proven experience conducting complex literature reviews and environmental scans
• Strong understanding of research databases, information services, and subscription management
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work remotely and support a distributed team
• Experience developing search strategies and using diverse research sources such as grey literature, peer-reviewed journals, and white papers
• Ability to assist with instructional material development, including tutorials and user guides

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and complex literature searches
• Develop and implement advanced search strategies using diverse sources
• Provide recommendations on a portfolio of subscriptions to research databases and other information services
• Assist the procurement team with vendor management, including reviewing and assessing database subscriptions
• Support staff by creating and coordinating effective research strategies for internal projects
• Review and improve intranet resources by assisting with the creation of user guides, tutorials, and other instructional materials to enhance research capabilities

Benefits

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)