This position is located in the American Folklife Center (AFC), Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collection Services (RCS) in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 446809. The incumbents for this position will work a full-time, flextime work schedule. The incumbents will be appointed for terms ending in December 2026.

Duties

The archivist will work on the Community Collections Grants (CCG) program, part of the Library’s Of The People: Widening the Path initiative. This is a multiyear initiative, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to connect more deeply with Black, Hispanic, Indigenous and other minority communities by expanding the Library’s collections, using technology to enable storytelling, and offering more internship and fellowship opportunities. The Of the People: Widening the Path initiative creates new opportunities for more people to engage with the Library, thus weaving a more inclusive American story. This work will expand the Library’s efforts to ensure that a diversity of experiences is reflected in our historical record and inform how we use those materials to understand our past. The initiative is part of a larger vision at the Library to connect with all Americans by inviting new generations to participate in creating, preserving and sharing the nation’s cultural treasures and building on the Library’s commitment to collect and preserve more underrepresented perspectives and experiences. The American Folklife Center portion of the initiative funds program staff positions, subgrants to individuals and organizations involved in the contemporaneous documentation of historically underrepresented communities such as African-American, Indigenous, and other communities of color, and technology infrastructure to aid in community collections.

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. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of archival work, including analysis, organization, and description of archival material.** Knowledge of archival best practices and procedures for the lifecycle management of digital collection materials.** Knowledge of metadata and metadata best practices for managing digital collections.** Ability to interpret and apply a variety of guidelines and/or regulations. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and provide liaison services. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

There are no education requirements for this posting.

Contacts

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