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Librarian (Vacancy# VAR003114)

Library of Congress

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

La Bibliothèque du Congrès recherche un bibliothécaire pour développer les collections généalogiques et d'histoire locale. Le rôle implique de faciliter la recherche, de servir de liaison pour les utilisateurs et d'assurer un accès équitable aux ressources. Ce poste est conçu pour un candidat enthousiaste pour la diversité et la technologie.

Qualifications

  • Engagement pour la diversité et l'inclusion dans les collections.
  • Capacité à utiliser des méthodes traditionnelles et des technologies émergentes.

Responsibilities

  • Construire des collections de bibliothèque et faciliter la recherche.
  • Servir de liaison principale avec les chercheurs et la communauté.
  • Faire connaître et rendre accessibles les ressources de généalogie.

Skills

Généalogie
Instruction de recherche
Utilisation des médias numériques

Job description

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The genealogy and local history librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In providing reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in using library resources. The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our genealogy and local history collections and resources and making them accessible to all.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
Industries
  • Libraries
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