Research Librarian

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Research Librarian
The candidate will perform fact-checking on test items and stimuli, acquire and track permissions for use of third-party intellectual property in assessment publications, and managing projects within a collaborative work process. May also perform library tasks, such as the development of information resource pathfinders or retrieving materials from local libraries. Coordinate, prioritize, and multitask for 5+ deadline demands. Verify facts and descriptive information in test items and stimuli across all content areas, including language arts, science, math, 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. Track and coordinate the acquisition of permissions for third-party copyrighted text, image, and multimedia selections in support of assessment development projects. Use the item authoring system, (ABBI), spreadsheets, and a custom database system to maintain detailed project records. Coordinate the creation and distribution of invoices and track them through the payment process. Be the primary contact for researching and verifying public domain status. Research copyright ownership through publishers, authors, and literary agents and by using websites, periodicals, and library-reference and public-records databases. Monitor the status of all passages, scenarios, and other copyrighted stimuli from initial development through the publication stage. Track and provide acknowledgements (credit lines, permissions lines, or captions) for publication. Serve as lead point of contact for assigned projects; evaluate and recommend work process and inform 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, and other content developers. Assist with library tasks, including the development of information resource guides and literature searches, such as obtaining journal articles and other materials from local libraries. May assist with special initiatives and ancillary efforts as appropriate and required.

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