Science & Technology Research Librarian

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

15h

About The Position

Discover. Analyze. Empower Innovation.
Do you enjoy uncovering and sharing information that helps solve real-world challenges?

Are you skilled in technical, science, and engineering research—and ready to apply that expertise in a mission-driven environment?
If so, we invite you to join APL as a Science & Technology Research Librarian, on our Information and Research Services Team.
As a Science & Technology Research Librarian, you’ll connect APL’s scientists and engineers with the critical information they need to push the boundaries of discovery and innovation. You’ll collaborate with technical experts to identify information needs, design research strategies, and deliver actionable insights that advance APL’s work in defense, security, space, and science.

Requirements

• Hold an Master of Library Science, Master of Library & Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Have 5+ years of experience providing research or information services.
• Are a strong communicator with experience presenting research and analysis to technical audiences.
• Are creative, flexible, and customer-focused, with a strong desire to learn.
• Have knowledge of scientific and technical information sources.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with licensing electronic resources.
• Degree (bachelor’s or graduate) in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, geosciences, biological sciences, operations research).
• Experience working with or within DoD or other government organizations.
• Skills in bibliometrics, natural language processing, machine learning, or other computational information analysis techniques.
• Experience in competitive intelligence or business research.
• Active membership in professional organizations such as SLA, MLA, or ACM, or experience as a published author.

Responsibilities

• Assist APL staff in locating the technical information resources necessary for their work, including both classified and unclassified databases.
• Manage enterprise-wide online subscriptions and ensure efficient access to licensed resources.
• Collaborate with Johns Hopkins Library colleagues to guarantee that APL staff have access to relevant and up-to-date information resources.
• Proactively identify and share new scientific and technical information relevant to staff interests—using both manual and automated methods.
• Consult with internal customers to understand complex technical questions, then research, analyze, and present findings on systems, programs, and emerging technologies.
• Support strategic planning, new business development, and internal innovation initiatives.
• Create and deliver training on research resources and methods through virtual classes, videos, and online guides.
• Promote Information and Research Services through presentations and outreach across APL.
• Build and maintain expertise in scientific, technical, and business information resources, cultivating relationships with government and commercial data providers.
• Represent APL in Johns Hopkins Library and external professional communities.

Benefits

• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level