Senior Librarian & Programs Supervisor

Library of Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress invites applications from experienced library professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative workforce. You will work with diverse collections—books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and more—and help develop programs that inform Congress and the American people.

Candidates should have knowledge of library science, program development, metadata standards, and the ability to supervise and lead diverse teams, with strong writing and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in library science principles and practice.
• Ability to develop and manage library programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with automated library systems and metadata standards.

Skills

Library science

Program & project development

Consultation duties

Training

Automation/Metadata standards

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Integrated library systems

Digital library applications

Office software

Job description

The Library of Congress invites applications from experienced library professionals to join a vibrant, collaborative workforce. You will work with diverse collections—books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and more—and help develop programs that inform Congress and the American people.

Candidates should have knowledge of library science, program development, metadata standards, and the ability to supervise and lead diverse teams, with strong writing and verbal communication.