This position is located in the Scholarly Services Section, Asian Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 447805. The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Duties

The librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In the provision of reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in the use of library resources. The librarian serves as the division's primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our collections and resources and making them accessible to all.

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 communicate in Japanese.** Ability to provide reference and research services.** Ability to develop and manage library collections.** Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Japanese.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Contacts

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