Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Web Developer / Reference Librarian to work under contract for the US AID Library in Washington, DC. The Developer will create and maintain web pages for region and sector specific bureaus within USAID as well as providing regular references services. Responsibilities * Develops, builds, and maintains web pages for region- and sector-specific bureaus within USAID in collaboration with Agency staff; * Participates in developing, building, and maintaining knowledge management tools; * Develops graphics and PowerPoint presentations for Agency staff; * Provides reference services through regular duty at the reference desk and by responding to virtual information requests using a wide variety of databases, including Nexis, Dialog, Factiva, D&B, and FirstSearch. * Stays abreast of trends in library and information science, information technology and web development; stays abreast of trends in information needs within the areas of foreign assistance, economic development, and development organization. Qualifications * Master's degree in Information Science or Library Science with concentration in technology applications * At least 4 years progressively responsible experience with web site development & management, HTML, web editors and similar tools; * Demonstrated skills in PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, and other graphics software; * Familiarity with content management systems; * Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; * Minimum one year experience providing reference services in a special, academic, or public library; * Experience with database searching, particularly Lexis/Nexis, Dialog, Factiva, D&B and international databases; * Knowledge of foreign affairs, foreign assistance, economic development, or developing countries desirable; * Proficiency in GIS a plus; * U.S. citizenship required. To Apply * For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Brad Rogers at, [log in to unmask], with a courtesy copy to [log in to unmask] * Please reference position title AND the position #842 as the subject line of your email. * Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; * Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce Patty De Anda Communications Coordinator Library Associates Companies 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 355 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 800 987 6794 toll free 323 302 9439 local 323 852 1093 fax www.libraryassociates.com <blocked::/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.libraryassociates.com/> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender.