Lead Librarian, German & Slavic – Acquisitions & Cataloging

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Digital Library Federation seeks a Supervisory Librarian in Washington, DC, to lead the German and Slavic Division's German Section. The role heads acquisitions and cataloging, supervises librarians and library technicians, and performs HR duties for staff under broad policy guidance.

As Section Head, you will work with the division chief to manage day-to-day operations, enforce standards, and ensure accurate metadata across collections in a highly independent, policy-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisitions and cataloging functions for the German and Slavic Division, German Section.
• Oversee a staff of librarians and library technicians and handle administrative and HR responsibilities for supervised staff.
• Work with the division chief under broad guidelines to implement division goals.

Job description

The Digital Library Federation seeks a Supervisory Librarian in Washington, DC, to lead the German and Slavic Division's German Section. The role heads acquisitions and cataloging, supervises librarians and library technicians, and performs HR duties for staff under broad policy guidance.

As Section Head, you will work with the division chief to manage day-to-day operations, enforce standards, and ensure accurate metadata across collections in a highly independent, policy-driven environment.