Librarian

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

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative community that serves Congress and the American people with knowledge and creativity. Position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate in Armenian and/or Georgian, in addition to English, with a highly desired knowledge of Russian.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of Armenian and/or Georgian culture, and be able to use library systems and information technologies to provide

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in Armenian and/or Georgian, in addition to English.
• Highly desired knowledge of Russian.
• Knowledge of Armenian and/or Georgian culture(s), history(ies), and civilization(s).
• Knowledge of library acquisitions and/or cataloging rules, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Skills

Armenian language

Georgian language

English language

Russian language

Cultural knowledge

Library systems

Collaboration

Written 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.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in Armenian and/or Georgian, in addition to English (and a highly desired knowledge of Russian). **

Knowledge of Armenian and/or Georgian culture(s), history(ies), and civilization(s). **

Knowledge of library acquisitions and/or cataloging rules, practices, and procedures. **

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies. **

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

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.