This position is located in the Collection Development Office, Researcher and Collections Services.  

Duties

The Library of Congress provides users and staff access to a wide variety of electronic resources that support scholarly research. For the purpose of this position description, electronic resources are considered to be online sources of content such as databases, full text services and aggregations that are made available in the Library via the Electronic Resources Online Catalog. Most are proprietary resources for which the Library pays to either lease access for a limited period or to purchase perpetual access.

Requirements

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 analyze problems and develop solutions to plan and carry out library programs. ** Ability to identify, acquire and work with electronic resources in a research library environment. ** Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation or liaison services in a research library environment. ** Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of collections development in a research library. Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below.

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; OR

B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]