Digital Collections Specialist

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks skilled professionals to advance digital library projects and digital collections management. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of lifecycle management of digital materials, metadata best practices, and the ability to plan and execute content management initiatives.

Strong collaboration and clear written and oral communication are essential to liaise with teams and stakeholders across the institution and with external partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library best practices and procedures for the lifecycle management of digital collection materials.
• Knowledge of metadata and metadata best practices for managing digital collections.
• Ability to plan and carry out digital content management projects.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Library best practices

Metadata practices

Content management

Consultation & liaison

Written communication

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 library best practices and procedures for the lifecycle management of digital collection materials.**

Knowledge of metadata and metadata best practices for managing digital collections. **

Ability to plan and carry out digital content management projects.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.