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Foreign Service Specialist



19 careers - do you qualify?

STEP 3: DO I MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INFORMATION RESOURCE OFFICERS?

To be considered as a candidate for the Information Resource Officer position, you must meet the minimum education and experience qualification requirements listed below.

Education General Experience Specialized Experience
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS) 2 years 3 years

To determine if you meet the minimum requirements, please answer the following questions:

Education
1. Do you have a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS)?

 YesNo 
General Experience
1. Do you have at least 2 years of general experience in library or information center programs or services?

 YesNo 
Specialized Experience
1. Do you have at least 3 years of specialized experience in library or information center programs or services that would enable you to demonstrate the following:
  • Knowledge of current U.S. library and information science theory and practice, with special emphasis on electronic information resources and services.
  • Experience in the administration of substantial library or information center programs and services, including development of policy, program planning, and budgeting.
  • In-depth experience in one or more functional areas of library or information center work, such as administration, reference, collection development, or information technology.
  • Ability to work effectively with officials and foreign national staff to design, implement, evaluate, and promote Information Resource Center programs in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Ability to supervise and effectively manage the activities of subordinates involved in the production and transfer of library or information center products or services.
  • Knowledge of Internet-based and commercial database electronic information resources, such as Lexis-Nexis, Dow Jones/Factiva, GaleNet, and First Search.
  • Skill in oral communication, including the ability to carry out public speaking.
  • Skill in written communication, including the ability to produce concise evaluative reports and program development plans.
  • Ability and stamina to carry out extensive travel, including long international airplane flights, as well as regular travel in overseas areas of varying climates and conditions.
YesNo