Exercises independent professional judgment in addressing ambiguous, multifaceted, or high-impact research inquiries.\nConducts routine and advanced research; locates, evaluates, and synthesizes information from a variety of sources and formats, which could include monographic or serial publications, e-resources, archival material, ephemera, and non-English language publications particularly those in Japanese, often for complex research projects that require subject expertise, critical evaluation of sources, and synthesis across disciplines or branches/collections.\nProvides advanced instruction on the use of the library services, resources, and equipment to users, such as the use of online catalogs, accessing electronic materials, scanners and copiers, space and shelving arrangement, and the policies of the SLA, including developing tailored instruction or guidance for researchers, fellows, interns, or staff with specialized research needs.\nCompletes interlibrary loan requests in a timely manner, including verifying citations, locating materials and ensuring suitability for circulation, packing and shipment, and tracking in SLA interlibrary loan system, and provides guidance on complex or non-routine ILL requests, including rare, fragile, or specialized materials, consultation with SLA as needed.\nCirculates materials accurately and according to SLA/NMAA circulation policy. Uses results of analysis to develop and refine collections strategy and to prioritize allocation of resources.\nSeeks regular input from library stakeholders to identify gaps, shortcomings, and desired additions to the collection, ensuring alignment with curatorial, research, and institutional priorities.\nUses online bibliographic, cataloging, and research tools such as the Online Computer Library Center’s World Catalog (OCLC’s WorldCat) and the SLA’s library information systems for collections development and management activities, applying advanced search, analysis, and record-evaluation skills.\nDevelops and implements innovative collections-related projects and programs that may include digitization, preservation, and exhibits, acquisitions, expanding access, visibility, and scholarly engagement with the collections.\n \nResearch Support & Access \n\nSupports the diverse and often specialized research and information needs of internal and external researchers, providing advanced and complex research consultations and project assistance and responses to requests for basic information or library assistance.