Job opening: Secretary (Office Automation)
Salary: $58 811 - 76 459 per year
Published at: Aug 21 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The Copyright Acquisitions Division's mission is to augment and enhance the Library's collections, and enable its Reading Rooms to provide timely, effective public service by acquiring works through the skillful enforcement of the mandatory deposit requirement of the Copyright Act of 1976. The position is responsible for coordinating and directing the secretarial support functions and activities of the Division.
Duties
Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and, provides information and reference services to the public.
Qualifications
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 apply administrative processes and techniques.**
Ability to provide advice and guidance to managers about administrative functions within an organization, including Human Resources and Facilities.**
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and execute work.**
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to utilize computer technology.
Ability to interact collaboratively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM-107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540
United States
- Name: Customer Service Center
- Phone: 202-707-5620
- Email: [email protected]
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