Research Librarian

Summary: This position is a professional-level, highly skilled position that is primarily responsible for performing fact-checking on test items and stimuli (95%), acquiring and tracking permissions for use of third-party intellectual property in assessment publications (5%), and managing projects within a collaborative work process.
May also perform library tasks such as development of information resource pathfinders or retrieving materials from local libraries.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in any field is required; major or minor in math or sciences is desired.
Master’s degree in library and information science is strongly preferred; however, enrollment in a course of study toward the library science degree, with coursework in reference, research, and information organization already completed, may be considered.
Juris Doctorate or background and experience as a paralegal will also be considered.
Significant experience performing research is required, preferably in a library or other information services position.
Solid understanding of copyright law is highly preferred.
Experience working concurrently on multiple projects or tasks with challenging deadlines is preferred.
Experience in education, large-scale educational measurement, and especially assessment item development is preferred.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills and must be able to follow instructions and process.
Must have careful attention to detail.
Must have a firm commitment to meeting challenging deadlines.
Must be comfortable with working within a variety of authoring platforms.
Using tools such as Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Word, Excel, and OneNote, in addition to facility with marking up PDFs, is required.
Must be comfortable working remotely.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED Knowledge of research principles, sources, techniques, and documentation.
Knowledge of library industry best practices, and cataloging classification, indexing and abstracting techniques and systems.
Knowledge of how to apply and interpret information in print and online reference sources, and how to use standard library databases and encyclopedias, journal databases, government resources and ready reference sources.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the research principles, reference sources, and techniques that can be used to locate rightsholders.
Professionally tailored oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain professional demeanor under challenging circumstances.
Ability to effectively and efficiently work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
RESEARCH AND FACT-CHECKING; PROJECT MANAGEMENT Verify facts and descriptive information in test items and stimuli across all content areas, including language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies.
Research topics and perform fact-checking as required.
Document and save copies of sources used for fact-checking in prescribed electronic format.
Maintain all tracking and documentation of fact-checking work per business or customer requirements.
Perform other fact-checking duties as assigned.
Researching and verify public domain status.
Serve as lead point of contact for assigned projects; evaluate and recommend work process and schedules.
Use project schedules and team calendars to independently prioritize work and multitask for multiple projects.
Develop documentation or assist in the development of processes and documentation as required.
Work closely with test development managers, project managers, editors, artists, and other content developers.
Assist with library tasks including development of information resource guides, assisting with literature searches and obtaining journal articles and other materials.
May assist with special initiatives and ancillary efforts as appropriate and required.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.
As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full-time salary range is between $56,000 - $60,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
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