Reference Librarian & Research Specialist

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks dedicated professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative community in Washington, DC. Your work will support access to its vast collections and serve Congress and the American people.

Applicants should have progressively responsible experience and training to perform duties with minimal supervision, including reference services, collections management, outreach, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Provide reference and research services to patrons.
• Develop and manage research collections.
• Knowledge of folklife, oral history, military history, or related fields.
• Provide consultation, outreach, and liaison services.
• Utilize information technology to perform library services.
• Communicate effectively in writing.
• Communicate effectively other than in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research services to patrons.
• Develop and manage research collections.
• Offer consultation, outreach, and liaison services.
• Apply information technology to library services.

Skills

Reference services

Collections management

Folklife & history knowledge

Outreach & liaison

Information technology

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

The Library of Congress seeks dedicated professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative community in Washington, DC. Your work will support access to its vast collections and serve Congress and the American people.

Applicants should have progressively responsible experience and training to perform duties with minimal supervision, including reference services, collections management, outreach, and effective communication.