Spathe Systems is hiring: Research Librarian in Tampa

Overview

Spathe Systems is a rapidly growing SOF-led, 8(a) defense contractor headquartered in Tampa, FL with offices in Fayetteville, NC and strategic partner locations in Virginia Beach and Coronado. As a small business with a tight-knit team feel, Spathe empowers its employees to solve problems and make decisions.

Responsibilities

Spathe Systems is seeking a Research Librarian for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Clearance: TOP SECRET clearance required; SCI eligible

Job Description:

SPATHE is looking for a qualified person to support our multi-year contract with the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of USSOCOM). As a Research Librarian, support JSOU staff, faculty, and students by providing subject matter expertise as part of JSOU’s strategic efforts with emphasis on military studies and research.

Requirements:

• Provide research and information services in support HQ USSOCOM and JSOU.
• Fulfill requests for reference and short duration or limited research at both the classified and unclassified level.
• Provide library database usage and research instruction.
• Maintain subject matter specialization concentration in military science and the social sciences, exchanging extensive sources of information/guidance/research with primarily senior level military personnel and supporting an evolving senior level academic specialized research program.
• Maintain library automation systems to include portal pages, library website, databases, discovery systems, proxy systems, etc. and ensure compliance with current policies and regulations.
• Consult with colleagues on improving reference and information services automation systems upon assessment of current platforms.
• Assist in the collection and interpretation of library statistics.
• Assist with interlibrary loans, borrowing and lending, and document delivery for electronically shareable materials, primarily articles and book chapters.
• Participate in collection development with an emphasis on digital resources and databases.
• Perform circulation desk functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s in library and information sciences required. Degree must be from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or internationally recognized college/university.
• 2 years’ experience as a reference librarian at a college or university level.
• 5 years’ experience extensive knowledge of research methods and databases.
• Current knowledge of library management systems and tools such as but not limited to EOS-Web Academic, The Library Company (TLC)-Library Solution, and Ex Libris cloud-based solutions.
• Perform physical work including the ability to carry, pull, and lift up to 40 lbs. and bend and stand for one-hour.

Work Location:

JSOU Campus, MacDill AFB, FL

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays

Schedule:

0800-1700 Mon-Fri adjusted hours as needed.

Travel:

• Travel may be limited to about 5% to various locations. The candidate may travel as initiated by written tasking.

Position ID: MJ089RLB

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