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Braille and Audio Reading Download Program Manager
Library of Congress · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 21, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESTJ Operations
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The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.
What You'll Do
- →The position serves as a Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Program Manager and specialist for all BARD patron-facing products in the Patron Engagement Section (PES), Patron and Network Engagement Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library Collections and Services Group.
- →As the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) Program Manager and specialist, you will: Serve as the subject matter expert in the development, implementation, and distribution of all versions of the product.
- →Review and analyze all BARD patron-facing products to ensure continuity in operation, consistency in delivery, high-level of accessibility, and that all patron considerations have been met.
- →Coordinate all patron-facing customer service and technical support for all BARD products.
- →This includes BARD on the web, BARD Mobile for iOS, BARD Mobile for Android, BARD Mobile for Fire Devices, BARD Express, Digital Advanced (DA2) Talking Book machine, and the My Talking Book Skill.
- →Serve as the primary liaison between the various BARD initiatives, NLS patrons, and other NLS stakeholders.
- →Perform other duties as assigned.
- →The position description number for this position is 467973.
- →The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
- →The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule.
- →This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
- →Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana.
- ✓The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library.
- ✓In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 88daf227-84cc-4f94-984b-292559398056
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