Corporate Sample Job Postings
Sample Corporate Positions for LIS Professionals (as of 8/2017; click on position title for full job posting)
(Note: All positions described below require or prefer that job applicants have an MLIS or equivalent.)
| Position | Sample Duties | Sample Required Qualifications | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Librarian
Intelligence company, Springfield, VA |
Provide research support to Analysis and Production and Source Management and Operations Directorates analysts; perform database research; do collection development; conduct product research; recommend material acquisition; conduct research using classified and unclassified methods and analysis; provide proactive research updates to websites, e.g. Intelipedia pages and other sites used by Research Center customers. | Must have an active/current TS/SCI, at least 1 or more years of relevant experience, possess knowledge of and ability to efficiently use Google Earth. | Not stated |
| Data & Electronic Content Manager/Librarian
Sci/tech firm, Bethesda, MD |
Guide acquisition of data by interviewing both customers and data providers; develop awareness of existing classified and unclassified data products, trends in data services, analytical tools that will use the data; communicate information about services, data sets so analysts are able to search, browse and discover meta-data to meet their needs; collaborate with other data librarians and intelligence community (IC) data holders/administrators to promote efficiencies, information sharing. | Familiarity with data life cycle management, web design, and scripting languages; initiative and good project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities; ability to research, analyze, organize and present information; excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly an ability to work and interact with other members of the IC [intelligence community]; security background. | Not stated |
| Information Resources Coordinator
Consulting services, Boston, MA |
Support Manager of Knowledge Services, firm’s information resources and library services department; deliver timely, reliable, quality research and products, serving research efforts of consulting, corporate services; monitor copyright, usage integrity for materials maintained, distributed, purchased, used, and/or posted; purchase usage permissions for copyrighted data, any other information requested throughout the firm; collaborate with KM manager, IT to continue to build, improve internal KM database. | Minimum 4 years experience in information resources/library services research role; experience using online cataloging systems (e.g., EBSCO Discovery); advanced proficiency in online research and legal databases (1-2 years LexisAdvance, Law360 experience); proficiency in collaboration applications (SharePoint preferred); commitment to maintaining strict confidence with confidential matters, exercising appropriate judgment; experience with vendor relationships a plus. | Not stated |
| Information Specialist
Business research firm, New York, NY |
Conduct business research for members using electronic information resources supplemented, if needed, by consultation with internal experts; synthesize and summarize research for members and provide in an organized, branded format to meet deadlines; document contacts and research provided to members in the customer relationship management(CRM)database; conduct business research using electronic information resources to support company staff on projects | Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in corporate environment; proficiency in researching complex business issues using diverse sources including electronic resources such Ebscohost, ProQuest, and the internet; broad knowledge of business and economic terminology, resources; customer-focused orientation with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels internally and externally; ability to work independently, in team environment. | $60,000 |