Librarian (Cataloger)

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks professionals to join a collaborative team that curates an extensive range of music and performing arts collections. You will engage with users and colleagues to provide expert cataloging, liaison, and information services across diverse formats, enhancing access to knowledge and cultural heritage.

Applicants should bring strong cataloging knowledge, ability to analyze materials, and adept use of library technologies to support research and reference in a complex,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cataloging principles, standards, and practices for music and performing arts materials.
• Ability to analyze and organize information and materials in a music or performing arts library environment.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison duties.
• Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Cataloging principles

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Information organization

ILS experience

Communication (verbal)

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.

Knowledge of cataloging principles, standards, and practices for music and performing arts materials.**

Knowledge of history, theory, and literature of music.**

Ability to analyze and organize information and materials and interpret information in a music or performing arts library environment.**

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

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

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.