This position is located in the general Publishing Office of the Center for Exhibits and Interpretation in the Office of the Librarian. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 384062. 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.

Duties

Manages all projects with creativity, innovation, and accuracy while maintaining the highest levels of integrity in scholarship and editorial practice. With occasional guidance from the Lead Writer-Editor and senior Writer-Editors, navigates and negotiates the editorial and publication process with authors, other Library staff, and co-publishers. Guides authors in identifying and selecting appropriate illustrations, obtains high-resolution scans, clears reproduction rights, and assembles art logs with appropriate captions and credits. Develops and tracks editorial and production schedules to ensure timely completion of project. Prepares manuscripts, art, and other necessary elements for transmittal to co-publishers. With occasional guidance from the Lead Writer-Editor and senior Writer-Editors, Identifies the need for freelance assistance with copy editing, proofreading, index preparation, image research, peer review, etc. Reviews and marks up proofs at various stages of publication, along with promotional copy and design concepts and coordinates appropriate approvals by authors, lead writer-editor, and director of publishing.

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 publishing and design techniques for publications, posters, brochures, and other printed material.** Knowledge of reference sources and research techniques.** Ability to write and edit written materials for a variety of audiences. Ability to interact collaboratively with others regarding writing, editing and publishing projects. Ability to plan and manage projects. Ability to use information technology to perform writing duties. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

There are no education requirements for this posting.

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]