Supervisory Librarian

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 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 supervise, motivate, and lead a diverse workforce.

• ** Knowledge and application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.
• ** Ability to analyze, plan, develop, and execute library programs and projects.
• ** Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
• ** Ability to provide training.
• Knowledge of automated tools, technologies, and metadata standards, such as integrated library systems, digital library applications, and general office software.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.