(Librarian) Senior Cooperative and Instructional Program Instructor

Library of Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community in Washington, DC. Your work will support cataloging, acquisitions, and inventory management while leveraging technology to design instruction functions.

Applicants should demonstrate strong written and oral communication, the ability to develop training programs, and effective collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of cataloging, acquisitions, and inventory management.
• Ability to use technology to design and carry out instruction functions.
• Ability to plan, develop, and execute library training programs and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and present information orally.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation and liaison services.
• Ability to use integrated library systems and other library related applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Responsibilities

• (Not explicitly stated in the ad)

Skills

Cataloging

Acquisitions

Inventory management

Instruction design

Written communication

Oral presentation

Team collaboration

Library systems

Cross-functional liaison

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 apply knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of cataloging, acquisitions, and inventory management.
• Ability to use technology to design and carry out instruction functions.
• Ability to plan, develop, and execute library training programs and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and present information orally.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation and liaison services.
• Ability to use integrated library systems and other library related applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.