Lead Librarian - Cataloging & Special Formats

Library-of-Congress; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks highly qualified professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work will support the Library's vast collections and inform Congress and the American people with reliable knowledge and creativity.

Candidates must be able to supervise and lead a workforce, apply cataloging standards for special formats, manage projects, and communicate effectively in writing as well as verbally to colleagues and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and lead a workforce.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards and best practices relating to cataloging special formats such as unpublished and/or published moving image or audio-visual collections and materials.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to provide consultation and liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Supervise and lead

Cataloging standards

Project management

Written communication

Consultation and liaison

Communication beyond writing

Job description

The Library of Congress seeks highly qualified professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work will support the Library's vast collections and inform Congress and the American people with reliable knowledge and creativity.

Candidates must be able to supervise and lead a workforce, apply cataloging standards for special formats, manage projects, and communicate effectively in writing as well as verbally to colleagues and stakeholders.