Librarian (Business)

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress in Washington, DC seeks dedicated professionals to support its mission of preserving and sharing knowledge. You will assist researchers, help develop and manage the nation’s library collections, and utilize integrated library systems to improve access.

In this role you will provide reference and outreach services, communicate clearly in writing and speech, and collaborate with colleagues to connect users with essential resources and information.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide business reference and research services.
• Ability to develop and manage library collections.
• Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
• Ability to provide outreach and liaison duties.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide business reference and research services to diverse researchers.
• Develop and manage library collections to meet user needs.
• Use integrated library systems and related information technologies.
• Conduct outreach and perform liaison duties with stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly in writing for reports and guidance.
• Communicate effectively orally and non-verbally with colleagues and patrons.

Skills

Business reference

Research services

Library collection management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Outreach liaison

Information technologies

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 provide business reference and research services.**

Ability to develop and manage library collections.**

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

Ability to provide outreach and liaison duties.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.