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Collections Librarian
Library of Congress · Posted 58 days ago
About the Role
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 Collections Librarian located in the Reference and Reader Services Section (RRS), Rare Book and Special Collections Division (RBSCD), Special Collections Directorate (SCD) within the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (Library), and reports to the Supervisor, RBSCD.
- →The incumbent is responsible for implementing collections projects, studies and surveys for RBSCD, concentrating in the areas of security, preservation, inventory control and space management.
- →The incumbent will have regular and ongoing access to gold and Platinum‐level collections.
- →This position requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position.
- →This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level.
- →The position description number for this position is 470518.
- →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, bargaining unit position.
- →Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
- →As the Collection Manager, you will: Execute or participate in projects consistent with the mission of RBSCD, especially relating to the organization, preservation, storage, and security of the collections.
- →Projects include, but are not limited to, security needs, future space needs, or arrearage reduction projects.
- →Manage and maintain vault collections and special book and archival collections providing guidance for their use in both internal and external exhibits.
- →Sort and recommend printed and archival materials to be transferred to proper storage destinations, completing correspondence and coordinating with external divisions as necessary.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓There are no education requirements for this posting.
Personality Fit
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