Archivist

Library of Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks talented professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative community in Washington, DC. Your work will have lasting impact on the Library and its users, providing access to a universe of knowledge and creativity.

Applicants should bring progressively responsible experience in digital curation, archival work, preservation, reference services, and liaison activities, along with strong oral communication skills vital for collaboration and outreach.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in digital curation and archival description.
• Knowledge of descriptive tools, information technologies and integrated library systems.
• Understanding archival principles, analysis, organization and description.
• Ability to perform preservation duties.
• Knowledge of reference and research services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Digital curation

Archival analysis

Preservation duties

Reference services

Liaison relationships

Oral communication

Job description

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 seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

• Knowledge of digital curation and descriptive tools, information technologies and integrated library systems to support archival functions.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of archival work, including analysis, organization, and description of archival material.
• Ability to perform preservation duties.
• Knowledge of reference and research services.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and provide liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.