This position is located in the Collection Development Office, Researcher and Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 233189. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

This position serves as the Collection Development Officer in the Collection Development Office (CDO), Researcher & Collection Services (RCS) within the Library Collections & Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress. The position reports directly to the Associate Librarian, RCS and in this leadership role, the incumbent advances the Library’s mission by leading the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of Library-wide collection development strategies, policies, and programs. These activities enable the recommendation and selection of library materials in all formats and languages in service of the world’s largest library.

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 manage the full range of collection development activities in a major research library.** Ability to provide program management oversight and administration.** Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.** Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science. Ability to serve as a program liaison within and outside the agency. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Career Showcase - Collections Development Officer Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET This event will be livestreamed on Zoom for Government. Join a live, virtual Career Showcase to learn about an exciting career opportunity directly from senior leaders at the Library of Congress. Simply log on to the link below on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to learn about the Collections Development Officer position at the Library of Congress. Registration is not required. To participate anonymously, simply identify yourself as "Anonymous2024" when entering the session. Please join the webinar on Zoom>> When: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Library of Congress – Collections Development Officer Or join by telephone: Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or [email protected]. A recording of the Career Showcase will be available by no later three business days following the event.

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: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]