This position is located in the South America Section, African, Latin American & Western European Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services. The position description number for this position is 457104. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.  

Duties

It is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger. There is a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed. 

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 Spanish and English.** Knowledge of library metadata rules, practices, and procedures.** Ability to acquire and process library materials.** Ability to use library software applications, integrated library platforms, and other information technology.** Ability to communicate in writing. Knowledge of the language and cultures of Spain or Portugal or Latin America and other countries where Spanish or Portuguese is spoken. Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Contacts

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