About this role
Job SummaryThe Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.
QualificationsApplicants 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 cataloging principles, standards, and practices for music and performing arts materials.** Knowledge of history, theory, and literature of music.** Ability to analyze and organize information and materials and interpret information in a music or performing arts library environment.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison duties. Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Major DutiesThis position serves as a Librarian (Cataloger) in the Music Bibliographic Access Section, Music Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Service (RCS) Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), at the Library of Congress (LOC) and reports to the Supervisory Librarian. As the Librarian (Cataloger), you will: Catalog a variety of music and performing arts material in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine and cataloging decisions are made within established standards; search entries in automated and manual catalogs; assign headings to catalog entries; select and assign classification numbers, create and revise bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules; perform content designation of bibliographic and authority records; perform research in the catalogs reference collection, online databases, the world wide web, and the collections of the Library; and resolve problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process. Analyze and organize standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections for proper main entry, and the need for added entries; analyze material to determine subject content; apply standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices; and participate in formulating plans for changes and improvements to cataloging related issues. Maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information; consult with the Service Unit and cataloging policy staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules: offer suggestions and advice to the Service Unit on operational and technical problems; collaborates with the Service Unit and other staff in planning and implementing the following team activities: workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, and goal setting and strategies for meeting the team production. Perform other duties assigned. The position description number for this position is 470542. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a Compflex or Flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.RequirementsConditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.