Cataloging Specialist (Problem Resolution Officer)

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative community that manages vast collections. Your work will support cataloging, system use, retrievability, and program development to serve Congress and the American people.

Applicants should demonstrate experience with cataloging principles and information technologies, with a focus on training and effective communication to liaise with colleagues and stakeholders across the Library.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of cataloging and inventory management.
• Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
• Ability to analyze cataloging problems that impact retrievability of collections and take corrective action to resolve issues.
• Ability to plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison services.
• Ability to develop and provide training.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Cataloging knowledge

Information technologies

Retrievability analysis

Project planning

Collaboration

Training development

Effective communication

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

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 the principles, concepts, and techniques of cataloging and inventory management.
• Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
• Ability to analyze cataloging problems that impact retrievability of collections and take corrective action to resolve issues.
• Ability to plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison services.
• Ability to develop and provide training.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.