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About the positionResponsibilities• Oversee the day-to-day operations and activities of the Technical Library ensuring a high-quality customer experience.• Evaluate and measure progress, ensure that schedules are met, assign and track projects, establish and monitor budget and costs, and monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance.• Ensure availability of both traditional library reference and research services as well as lead the creation and adoption of new services and technologies.• Evaluate information and research service needs and collaborate with management to develop a strategy for library services and collections in order to meet the evolving demands of the California site's research and development activities.• Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Libraries Association (ALA) accredited program or equivalent combination of education and related experience.• Knowledge of and experience with aspects of modern libraries including collection development and management, acquisitions, cataloging, metadata control, document delivery, inter-library loan, reports, electronic resources, and references.• Experience working in a science, engineering, technology, or national security environment.• Active U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance.Nice-to-haves• Reference experience and knowledge of print and electronic resources in science and technology.• Knowledge of scientific, technical, and patent databases, and related scientific resources.• Knowledge of local, national, and international information sources along with current trends, issues, and methods of information access to library resources as well as emerging technologies.• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Benefits• Generous vacations• Strong medical benefits• Competitive 401k• Learning opportunities• Relocation assistance• Flexible work arrangements including 9/80 and 4/10 workweeks

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