This position is located in the Network Services Section, Patron and Network Engagement Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library Collections and Services Group, Taylor Street Annex, 1291 Taylor Street, NW, Wash, DC 20542. The position description number is 116276. The salary range reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Wash, D.C., Metro area. The incumbent will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

Provides information analysis and research to answer a wide range of inquiries. Develops new organizational products and maintains currency of existing products in area of expertise. Prepares statistical information in support of the needs of the network and program.  Identifies, examines, and evaluates major publications and trends in libraries, accessibility, and technology.•    Ensure that all Talking Book products accessibility concerns from the network of libraries and communicate concerns to responsible parties through resolution.•    Provides consultative services to the 95 plus state agencies in the network.•    Travel to and conducts annual onsite reviews and evaluation of the NLS network consultant program ensuring uniformity in communications and approach to potential patrons and patrons who qualify for NLS program.Recommends and implements program priorities. Works with key NLS staff to keep abreast of activities in progress or in prospect and their potential for producing information that could service the needs of the various audiences served through the NLS program. Oversees the efforts of network consultants whose primary duty is liaison with the cooperative network of libraries, and all of their administering agencies.•    This requires a broad program knowledge, an understanding of public libraries and their administering agencies, library service to up to 1 million individuals with disabilities, and a history of the development of the NLS program, so as to provide guidance, resolve problems, and to improve the level of service at the network level. •    A current understanding of best practice for librarianship to blind and print disabled individuals in order to collaborate with agencies from each state and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam to develop and publish policy, ALA standards, and guidelines for qualification for the program. Responsible for reviewing consultant reports, which provide a snapshot of a regional library's activities and their success in meeting the “ALA Standards and Guidelines of Service.” Ensures that network consultants have a broad in-depth knowledge of NLS policies and procedures and can respond to concerns from regional and subregional libraries; advisory and outreach centers; and associated agencies, including the top management of their administering agencies.  Oversees multiple resources for the network libraries including the Network Library Database and corresponding website.

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 supervise and lead a diverse workforce.** Ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals from various backgrounds to provide consultation or liaison services.** Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions to plan and carry out library programs.** Ability to communicate in writing. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science. Ability to analyze and organize information and materials. Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.

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 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 LM-107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Job Help Desk
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]