Supervisory Librarian (CMD Assistant Chief)

Library-of-Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant community and contribute to its mission of serving Congress and the American people. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and expert knowledge of collections management, with a focus on coordinating complex programs and collaborative liaison across teams.

The successful candidate will supervise a workforce, plan and execute library projects, and communicate effectively in diverse settings while advancing the

Qualifications

• Applicants must have progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope to furnish them with an acceptable level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to supervise, develop and lead a workforce.
• Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library projects.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a Collections Management Program.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a complex organizational unit.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise, develop and lead a workforce.
• Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library projects.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a Collections Management Program.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a complex organizational unit.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Skills

Supervise workforce

Project planning

Collections management knowledge

Leading a complex unit

Cross-team collaboration

Verbal communication

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 seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand 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, develop and lead a workforce.

Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library projects.

Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a Collections Management Program.

Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques as applied to leading a complex organizational unit.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.