Collections Specialist: Complex Retrievals & Preservation

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress is seeking a Collections Specialist in the Inventory Management and Document Fulfillment Section (IMDF) within the Collection Management Division (CMD) of the Preservation Directorate (PRES). The role supports a range of programs focused on collections retrieval and integrity, ensuring accurate handling and preservation of the Library’s holdings.

The specialist tackles highly complex search requests originating from Members of Congress, researchers, government agencies,

Responsibilities

• The Collections Specialist supports an array of programs in support of collections retrieval and collections integrity, handling the most difficult search requests from Congress, researchers, Government agencies, LC staff and other libraries.

Job description

The Library of Congress is seeking a Collections Specialist in the Inventory Management and Document Fulfillment Section (IMDF) within the Collection Management Division (CMD) of the Preservation Directorate (PRES). The role supports a range of programs focused on collections retrieval and integrity, ensuring accurate handling and preservation of the Library’s holdings.

The specialist tackles highly complex search requests originating from Members of Congress, researchers, government agencies,