Summary of Responsibilities: Provides support for content analysis and management, terminology integration, taxonomy development, and web document cataloging functions(metadata). Provides analysis and consultation for the implementation and integration of a topical redesign of web content, and supporting client initiatives for information architecture. The Librarian will serve on a team that provides support for the client in the areas of creating content inventories, taxonomy development and integration, identification of redundant, outdated or trivial web content, and providing guidance to the client group for the assignment of appropriate metadata to its web content. The Librarian will also have a role in providing support for tracking of the overall IA framework and how specific client offices and programs fit within the overall architecture. Provides support for Public Access and Intranet web projects with a particular focus on metadata, controlled vocabularies, terminology integration, and in the development and evaluation of taxonomically controlled web content. Analyzes large amounts of content, creates content inventories, as well as supports the creation and ongoing management of organization-specific vocabularies. Provides analysis and consultation for the implementation and integration of metadata requirements within client initiatives such as content management systems, search services and portal development. Participates as a member of the Librarian team that advises the creation and integration of unit-level information assets within the organization-wide Information Architecture. Coordinate with client information architecture leads to support departments and workgroups throughout the agency. Reviewing and reporting on project progress. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or equivalent. 2-4 years of professional level experience. Applicant must be experienced in taxonomy development, information architecture, web content management and information retrieval systems. Knowledge of database management systems, content management systems, search engines, HTML, XML, and related technologies. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication abilities. A sample of professional writing is required. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative. Good editorial skills and excellent attention to detail. Creative problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and office applications. Excellent project management skills. Ability to manage a project with minimum guidance. Experience in preparing analytic reports and statistics.

Position: Information Architecture Librarian (4832)

Name of Employer: ASRC Management Services

Location: Washington, DC

Summary of Responsibilities: Provides support for Public Access and Intranet web projects with a particular focus on information architecture, search, user experience and content strategies. Provides input on search management, focusing on the aspects of content management and user perspectives. Provides analysis and consultation for the implementation of information architecture initiatives, using current best practices for web content as a framework. Participates as a member of the Librarian team that advises the creation and integration of unit-level information assets within the organization-wide Information Architecture. Coordinate with client information architecture leads to support departments and workgroups throughout the agency.

Qualifications: Minimum education level - - Master's degree in library science or equivalent.2-4 years of professional level experience.Applicant must be experienced in information architecture, web content management, persona development, wireframing, and information retrieval systems. Knowledge of database management systems, content management systems, search engines, HTML, XML, and related technologies. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication abilities. A sample of professional writing is required. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative. Good editorial skills and excellent attention to detail. Creative problem-solving and analytical skills. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and office applications. Excellent project management skills. Ability to manage a project with minimum guidance. Experience in preparing analytic reports and statistics .

How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please apply via the website at www.asrcms.com and reference job number 4823.

POSITION 3:

Position: Cataloging Para-Librarian (4842)

Name of Employer: ASRC Management Services

Location: Washington, DC

Summary of Responsibilities: Providing support for the creation of metadata for web content, using modified Dublin Core. Tasking will include the writing of document descriptions, selection of open keywords and selection of terms from controlled vocabularies. Cataloging of a large number of existing documents that have little or no current metadata. Reviewing any existing metadata and edit or add new metadata as appropriate according to the directions given. Production-level cataloging will be required; metadata editing and entry will be preformed in a spreadsheet environment. Creating of metadata for PDF and HTML documents Reviewing and editing of existing metadata for PDF and HTML documents. Reporting on project progress.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 3-5 years experience in related field. Experience in the creation of metadata for web content in a high-production environment. Ability to write succinct descriptions of documents. Ability to apply a controlled set of terminology to content. Demonstrated understanding of the selection of open keywords for content. Proficiency with spreadsheets and other office applications. Ability to work in a team environment.Excellent attention to details.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please apply via the website at www.asrcms.com and reference job number 4842.

POSITION 4:

Position: Chemical Reference Librarian (4836)

Name of Employer: ASRC Management Services

Location: Washington, DC

Summary of Responsibilities: Providing professional-level library services that include, but are not limited to, reference support, collection development, collection maintenance, and user access support for both client staff and members of the public. The librarian will also coordinate and facilitate the use of additional library services for Headquarters staff that may be provided by the Lead Service Center or through other network libraries. Tracking usage statistics; preparing weekly and monthly reports as determined by supervisory staff and the client; participating in Library Network collaborative activities, including monthly conference calls, providing input for information product evaluations, providing professional input on network procedures and practices, etc.

Qualifications: Minimum education level: MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution. Minimum two years experience providing professional librarian services in the field of chemistry or allied fields such as toxicology, medical science, etc. Strong background working with chemical and toxicological reference materials and electronic resources. Demonstrated strong written and oral communications abilities. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and office applications. Proficiency with WWW searching and research. Experience in preparing analytic reports and statistics, use of applications such as Excel, and development of logical expressions and database queries.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please apply via the website at www.asrcms.com and reference job number 4836

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