Technical Librarian jobs in New Bedford, MA

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Senior Technical Librarian to support an upcoming program at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) in Middletown, RI. In this role, the candidate will provide traditional and special library information services in support of NUWCDIVNPT and the NAVSEA Warfare Centers. An ideal candidate will have prior technical librarian experience in a U.S. Navy/DoD environment.

Specific responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Provide traditional and special library information services in support of the NUWCDIVNPT and the NAVSEA Warfare Centers.
• Provide research and reference services to locate and obtain published and unpublished resources via Government, commercial and free research tools.
• Deliver recommendations and provide subject matter expertise for subscription tracking associated with databases and journals, usage tracking, and research new potential services as they become available.
• Provide interlibrary loan (ILL) and on-demand library services including processing requests for source material, researching the best locations to obtain said material, coordinating with requestors to fill requests, tracking requests and checked-out material, shipping materials back to originators on time, filling external requests, and processing returned materials with prior Government review and approval for any related shipping charges.
• Provide customer service and assistance, including answering phones, emails and walk-in customer inquiries.
• Compile and deliver usage, collection, and inventory reports and deliver analysis of metrics and related data to evaluate effectiveness of resources.
• Provide circulation services using available NUWCDIVNPT integrated library system software, repository, or equivalent tool.
• Update documents and technical manuals, including insertion of changes material when updates to said documents and technical manuals are issued.
• Provide library technical services including modification and customization of the NUWCDIVNPT integrated library system software, inventory, repository, or equivalent tool for the end-user.
• Research issues related to research librarianship and information management, including traditional and digital preservation, knowledge management, collection development and management, data management, electronic records management, evaluation of library services, and deliver said research and recommendations to the Government.
• Track document retention within the Base Inventory Management Tracking system (BITs).
• Provide collection development services for special classified collections including NATO, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE), and Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI).
• Provide annual inventory services to manage the Classified Archive collection and verify and deliver reports on positive control over the Classified Archive’s inventory.

Security Clearance Requirements: 

• This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate will:
  • Already possess an active or interim Secret (or above) clearance (preferred);
  • OR, be able to qualify for a new Secret clearance upon hire.

Required Education, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
  • In lieu of the above, a degree in a different discipline, a lesser degree, or a relevant certification may be considered in combination with additional relevant experience.
• At least five (5) years of recent, relevant professional project or program management experience leading teams in an engineering or scientific library setting.
  • Experience with specialized information sources including the structure, content, and access protocols of electronic databases to produce selected and annotated bibliographies on specific subjects,
  • Coordinating outreach events to educate users about new and current recourses available,
  • Interpreting, explaining, and applying standards for data collection, management, curation and accessibility,
  • Providing oversight of library staff and coordination of tasking,
  • Knowledge of digital rights laws, regulations, copyright, and licensing;
  • Experience obtained in a U.S. Navy/DoD environment is highly preferred.
• Archival experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with common productivity software including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Access and Adobe Professional.
• Experience with Drupal and Islandora preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Typical Physical Activity:

• Essential physical duties of this position include: typing, talking, and vision.

THOR Solutions, LLC is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.

THOR is proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. THOR does not discriminate against a qualified applicant because of their status as a protected veteran, or their relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.

If you would like to view a copy of THOR’s affirmative action plan, please email recruiting@thorsolutions.us.