LAC Federal is seeking a Library Fellow with a strong interest in biomedical and scientific libraries. The Fellow will gain valuable experience assisting professional scientific librarians in performing research, managing curated alerts, conducting literature searching and providing instruction on use of library resources for a federal institution in the Research Triangle Park, NC area. This position also assists with general library technical services duties as needed including collection maintenance, interlibrary loan, and cataloging. This is a full-time, hybrid position with benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with reference including research alerts, literature searches, and instruction.
• Assist with library projects associated with branch and laboratory reviews
• Assist with access services, including cataloging and interlibrary loans.
• Keeps up with trends in current librarianship, attends offsite trainings on medical library topics, and designs relevant classes as needed.

• Must be ACA- accredited MLS (Master of Library Science).
• Master’s degree in Library Science.
• Some interest in science or medicine, or experience in a medical or scientific setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location; file and retrieve books and other items on high shelves; lift/push up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds. of heavy boxes, books, and equipment; work in confined spaces; walk; bend; stoop; reach; and climb.

BENEFITS

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.