Research Librarian

Basic Function of the Position:

Provide timely, accurate business research on the consumer technology industry for CTA staff and members. Curate and index content that support efforts to document and preserve the association’s history.

Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and Reference Support: Responds to a broad range of research and reference requests from CTA staff and members, identifying, gathering, and delivering relevant information and resources in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborates with senior librarians on more complex, specialized, or sensitive research requests to ensure comprehensive and reliable results.
• Library Database Management: Maintains and enhances the organization’s library database by accurately indexing, categorizing, and tagging industry news, research publications, and archival materials using established controlled vocabulary and classification standards. Ensures information is organized, accessible, and easily retrievable for ongoing and future research needs.
• Archival Preservation and Historical Research: Supports the preservation, organization, and continued development of CTA’s historical archives, including identifying, collecting, and maintaining materials of organizational and industry significance. Researches and responds to historical inquiries, helping preserve institutional knowledge and provide accurate information about CTA and the consumer technology industry.
• Industry News Monitoring and Reporting: Monitors, collects, reviews, summarizes, and categorizes relevant consumer technology industry news and developments for inclusion in CTA’s daily news newsletter. Ensures content is accurate, relevant, and consistently formatted while maintaining a comprehensive, searchable archive of industry news to support future research, historical analysis, and organizational reference needs.
• Training for Best Search Strategies: Develops and delivers training on effective search strategies, tools, and techniques to help CTA staff locate accurate, relevant information efficiently. Provides guidance on using internal archives, research databases, and online resources, supporting greater self-sufficiency and stronger research.
• CES Research Intelligence: Monitors emerging industry trends and notable products ahead of CES; shares relevant news and market findings with the CES sales team; supports Custom Tours by gathering exhibitor and product intelligence aligned with client interests; and documents and shares relevant pre-show and show-floor findings to inform CTA’s Hot Products and Research Library resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in library or research setting.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with research experience; preference given to a Master of Library Information Science (MLIS).

Skills/Capabilities/Technical:

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Experience with advanced search and databases such as: Dow Jones Factiva, Mergent, Leadership Connect, LexisNexis, Pitchbook and/or others.
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered research tools and AI agents to streamline information retrieval and automate or improve metadata tagging.
• Able to express ideas clearly and professionally
• Interest in the consumer technology industry

Additional Information:

Travel to CES may be required.