Librarian (Germanic and Slavic Division)

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 vibrant and collaborative community. Your work will support the nation's preeminent preservation institution, expanding access to its vast collections and services.

Applicants should have experience in library acquisitions or cataloging, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data and work collaboratively to provide consultation and liaison services across divisions.

Qualifications

• Experience and training sufficient to perform duties without heavy supervision.
• Knowledge of library acquisitions and cataloging rules, practices.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring/cataloging.
• Ability to use integrated library systems and other information technologies.
• Strong writing ability.
• Ability to collaborate to provide consultation and liaison services.
• Effective verbal communication beyond writing.

Skills

English + another language

Data analysis

Interpersonal collaboration

Written communication

Oral 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 seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and 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 communicate in English and at least one other language required by the Germanic and Slavic Division with preference for Slavic (Belarusian, Czech, Russian, Slovak, Ukrainian) or Scandinavian languages for German or Hungarian.**

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

Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring and/or cataloging library materials.

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

Ability to communicate in writing.

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

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.