Senior Librarian & Section Lead — Acquisitions & Cataloging

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Library Federation in Washington, DC invites applications for a Library Section Head in the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. The incumbent will manage acquisitions and cataloging work, supervise librarians and library technicians, and perform administrative and human resource duties for the staff.

The role emphasizes independent judgment and adherence to division policies while contributing to program goals across ABA and related divisions.

Qualifications

• Manages acquisitions and cataloging functions
• Oversees the work of librarians and library technicians
• Perform administrative and human resource management for staff

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions and cataloging work within the section
• Supervise staff including librarians and library technicians
• Apply administrative and HR practices per division policies

Job description

Digital Library Federation in Washington, DC invites applications for a Library Section Head in the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. The incumbent will manage acquisitions and cataloging work, supervise librarians and library technicians, and perform administrative and human resource duties for the staff.

The role emphasizes independent judgment and adherence to division policies while contributing to program goals across ABA and related divisions.