This position is located in the Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher And Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 446811. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the organization and description of manuscript, multi-format, and other archival collections, which typically contain a wide range of unique and often unpublished materials, often numbering thousands of items, including handwritten or digital journals and correspondence, business ledgers, photographs and drawings, scrapbooks, and audiovisual recordings. The work requires orderly administration of the complexities of archival functions, including the use of computer technology and digital curation in relation to those duties. The incumbent works under the general supervision of a supervisory archivist or supervisory librarian who prioritizes work and provides advice on policy and technical problems.

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 folklife, ethnomusicology, documentary studies, oral history and/or other related subject areas to process and describe archival collections.** Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and provide liaison services. Ability to perform preservation duties. Knowledge of reference and research services. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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]