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Digital Collections Coordinator
Library of Congress · Posted 79 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
- →This position serves as a Librarian, Digital Collections Coordinator, in the Research Access and Collections Development Section (RACD), Geography and Map (G&M) Division, Special Collections Directorate (SCD) with the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress.
- →As the Librarian, Digital Collections Coordinator, you will: Coordinate and facilitate the integration of digital and traditional library services through implementation of digital preservation and access initiatives.
- →Individually and in collaboration with division, IT, and digital media experts, coordinate program components that include project workflows, new digital content policies, metadata and standards for content development, and new models for information access and delivery.
- →Serve as the primary point of contact on the division's digital content and is responsible for the division staying up to date on best practices in digital archival management and the use of approved digital inventory systems.
- →Liaise with the library professionals, information technology experts, Digital Services Directorate (DSD), industry and various working groups throughout the Library involved in digital technologies and automated systems as they relate to preservation, reference, and access.
- →Coordinate efforts assisting in planning the digital conversion of the division's analog collections and acquisition of digital content for specific digital projects relating to the Division's multi-format cartographic materials.
- →Collaborate with the staff on training and documentation of equipment and programs utilized by Division staff.
- →Perform other duties as assigned.
- →The position description number for this position is 470521.
- →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.
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: a4c54b82-9ddb-4eb9-98ef-ff18325c6d5c
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