Historian/Researcher

BLH Technologies, Inc. is seeking part-time support for a historical research project in the NLM Collection. The successful candidate will perform online research in NLM collections and databases to compile bibliographies and content summaries of collection content.

Duties:

· Develop and execute a search strategy for research in online NLM collections and databases. Research may also include non-NLM public-facing resources like the Internet Archives and other institutions’ digital archives.

· Deliver 4 bibliographies and/or content summaries and/or syntheses of selected NLM collections.

Required Qualifications:

· Master's degree awarded or in progress, from ALA-accredited institution or equivalent. Current MLIS students are encouraged to apply.

· Demonstrated experience with online historical research and writing bibliographies and/or content summaries.

· The ability to effectively communicate through interpersonal, written, and oral skills.

· Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proficiency in the Chicago Manual of Style.

· Proficiency in citation management tools (e.g. Zotero, EndNote, etc.).