This position is located in the Digital Services Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 390511. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. 

Duties

Career Showcase - Director, Digital Services

Requirements

• See requirements listed below under Qualifications Required.

Qualifications

The competencies below are required for this position.  Those marked with a double asterisk (**) are considered the most critical competencies for this position.A candidate's resume must show a proven record of accomplishment that clearly demonstrates he or she has: 1.  Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of modern librarianship as it relates to new and emerging information technologies**:  The successful candidate has applied professional knowledge of library and information management principles, concepts and techniques to manage library functions and envision digital services to support library programs in a research library setting; has knowledge of various format and content needs related to the creation, description, organization, and provision of access to digital collections. Knowledge of and experience with systems, workflows and services that address the following: 1) metadata for digital collections; 2) evaluation of workflows and strategies to organize and make digital content accessible at scale; 3) digitization of cultural heritage collections;  and 4) providing leadership for digital content management. 2.  Ability to build coalitions and professional networks**:  The successful candidate has identified, built and maintained relationships and professional networks to gain support and commitment from scholars and other learners; the publishing and creative community; and colleagues in the library and archival field.  This includes:  1) participating in and representing the institution at professional association meetings; 2) working collaboratively with other departments, agencies and organizations to further agency goals and objectives; 3) establishing cordial relationships with donors and potential donors to obtain additions to Library collections; and 4) working with the archival and research library community to identify trends and issues related to the collections and services of the Library. 3.  Ability to supervise, develop and lead a diverse cultural heritage workforce**:  The successful candidate has supervised and managed a diverse workforce including: 1) establishing realistic yet challenging goals and standards; 2) supplying regular, constructive feedback, mentoring to assist staff in attaining their goals; 3) incorporating active participation of staff in planning, decision making and team building; 4) identifying skills and abilities of staff and any skill gaps in the workforce for current and future needs; 5) providing opportunities for training and career advancement; 6) hiring staff; 7) addressing performance and disciplinary matters; 8) communicating performance expectations; 9) conducting timely and periodic performance evaluations; 10) ensuring tasks are appropriately delegated and satisfactorily completed; and 11) creating and embracing an environment fostering diversity, integrity, and honesty focused on ongoing improvement to self and others and to customer service. 4.  Ability to apply transformational leadership skills:  The successful candidates has experience as a transformational leader in a digital or information technology domain who identifies problems and opportunities with others and builds coalitions and teams to execute the work to affect change. This includes 1) using systems-thinking to identify potential focus areas and accomplishing objectives, 2) breaking down the goal to actionable tasks, and 3) building the coalitions and teams necessary to execute. 5.  Ability to communicate in writing and review and assess the writing of others:  The successful candidate has prepared a variety of clear, cogent, accurate, well-organized, and understandable complex and specialized documents related to the work of the position, such as: 1) funding proposals, 2) policies, 3) program goals and objectives, 4) business plans, 5) budget justifications, 6) research papers, 7) performance management documents/evaluations, and 8) other reports.  This includes the ability to target an audience and shape communications so that they are appropriate and specific to technical and administrative activities. 6.  Ability to present information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations:  The successful candidate has the ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations, in both planned and extemporaneous situations.  This included shaping the appropriate amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience. 7.  Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing:  The successful candidate has effectively expressed ideas and recommendations other than in writing in various settings to peers, staff, managers, supervisors, and external audiences to both provide and seek information. This includes actively listening to or understanding communicated information and answering questions thoughtfully and completely.

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]