Research & Acquisitions Librarian – $37-$42/hr – DC

Washington, District of Columbia, USA Temporary/Contract
$ 37.00 - $ 42.00 per hour 06-18-2026 15:10:44 Job ID: A1463418DC-Temp_1781795444

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Our client, a public sector organization is seeking a Research & Acquisition Librarian to join their team on a long term temporary basis in Washington, D.C.

About The Job:

  • Evaluate the research needs of economists and financial analysts to connect them with licensed economic and business data resources
  • Conduct market research to identify and source data and subscription services that meet user needs
  • Coordinate the acquisitions process across business negotiation, legal, procurement, billing, and data onboarding
  • Serve as a point of contact for questions regarding licensed data and subscriptions
  • Collaborate with vendors, data managers, and internal stakeholders to resolve data and technical issues
  • Support management of data and subscription contracts, including tracking usage and providing updates
  • Contribute to library initiatives related to data governance, information management, and process improvements

About You:

  • Master’s degree in library science, information Science, or related field required
  • 2+ years of experience as an acquisitions, serials, e-resources, or reference librarian
  • Experience acquiring library electronic resources such as data services, online news, e-journal aggregators, or e-books
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret license terms and communicate requirements clearly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

About The Position:

  • Duration: 18-month contract
  • $37-$42/hr
  • 100% onsite in Washington, DC
  • Metro Accessible!

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