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Librarian (Acquisitions)
Library of Congress · Posted 63 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 is located in the Anglo Nations, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services.
- →This position is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger.
- →There is a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed.
- →The incumbent uses a specific foreign language to perform the following duties in areas of Cataloging Services, Acquisitions Services, Analyzes and Organizes Information and Materials, Library Collections Development, Consultation and Liaison Services, and Librarian Training and Mentoring.
- →This position requires elevated IT access to systems to perform the work of the position.
- →This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate/High risk level.
- →As the Librarian (Acquisitions), you will: Catalog a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards.
- →Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs.
- →Assign headings to catalog entries.
- →Selects and assigns classification numbers.
- →Establish personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file.
- →Establish and recommend subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and classification schedule.
- →Create and revise bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules.
- →Perform content designation of bibliographic and authority records.
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: 9b74f774-f36b-4d23-b6d2-cfe060e1d719
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