Literature Search Research Librarian

The successful candidate will be a librarian who will provide literature search services and other in-depth research. The Librarian reports directly to the Library Manager and works with other staff to complete research requests in a timely, professional, and cost-effective manner.

This position is a temp-to-perm, full-time opportunity and offers a hybrid work option, with preference given to candidates in the Washington, DC metro region. Remote work is an option for the right candidate but requires the ability to work collaboratively, multitask, and meet deadlines during standard business hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Summarize and synthesize findings and place findings in context
• Work collaboratively as well as independently to provide expert, seamless service and to follow research assignments through to completion
• Conduct detailed literature searches for literature reviews and complex research requests
• Communicate progress in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Manage search results and maintain bibliographic management databases
• Formulate and implement complex search strategies; adapt searches to various research databases; conduct iterative searches; and document search methodologies, both independently and in collaboration with other librarians
• Work with requestors to clarify research objectives, as necessary, and to guide requestors on best practices for literature reviews and other research needs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise with developing, executing, and documenting sound literature search strategies in research databases, including PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCO, Ovid
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to think creatively, problem solve, multitask, and reprioritize as necessary to meet competing deadlines while maintaining expert service
• Experience conducting iterative searches in various subject areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with requestors to understand, guide, and meet their research needs
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Capability to deliver high-quality work consistently and to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong customer service focus and a strong service-oriented mentality
• Experience managing search results and advanced knowledge of bibliographic software concepts

Education and/or Experience:

• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited school
• Excellent research skills with extensive experience conducting literature review searches
• Minimum of 5 years of professional searching experience in a research library environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Customer service orientation, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team-based environment
• Strong analytic, organization, time management, problem-solving, self-motivation, and communication skills
• Substantive knowledge of the literature review process and bibliographic management

Cadence Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.