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*LIBRARIAN (DATA LIBRARIAN), GS-14 ($93,822- $121-967)
*Congressional Research Service, Washington DC

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Data Librarian to serve
in the CRS Knowledge Services Group (KSG). The KSG provides
authoritative information research and comprehensive knowledge
management practices to the CRS research community and Congress.

The Data Librarian will be responsible for developing the guidelines and
policies for CRS qualitative/quantitative data collections and
overseeing their implementation. Major duties include 1) identifying,
assessing, and recommending qualitative and quantitative (text-analysis)
data sets; 2) interpreting documentation, assisting with transferring
files and importing data; 3) acquiring, storing, and maintaining data
sets; 4) identifying data sets for users and assisting them to use the
data; 5) managing the integration of existing data sets. In addition,
the Data Librarian will maintain knowledge of current and emerging
information research methodologies; serve as an expert in social
sciences resources as well as multidisciplinary sources; and develop and
coordinate the spatial data services of the division.

Candidates with a background in librarianship and knowledge of social
science resources and methods are encouraged to apply. Experience in the
identification and use of data sets would be helpful for the position.

Position is being offered at the GS-14 level ($93,822-$121,967).  To
apply online (preferred), visit http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo or call
202.707.5627 to request an applicant job kit.  Please refer to vacancy
#070157 in all correspondence.  Applications must be received by June
29, 2007. CRS is the public policy research arm of the U.S. Congress and
is fully committed to workforce diversity.