Clarification from the agency

Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.

This position serves as a Librarian, Digital Collections Coordinator, in the Research Access and Collections Development Section (RACD), Geography and Map (G&M) Division, Special Collections Directorate (SCD) with the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress.

As the Librarian, Digital Collections Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate and facilitate the integration of digital and traditional library services through implementation of digital preservation and access initiatives.
• Individually and in collaboration with division, IT, and digital media experts, coordinate program components that include project workflows, new digital content policies, metadata and standards for content development, and new models for information access and delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on the division's digital content and is responsible for the division staying up to date on best practices in digital archival management and the use of approved digital inventory systems.
• Liaise with the library professionals, information technology experts, Digital Services Directorate (DSD), industry and various working groups throughout the Library involved in digital technologies and automated systems as they relate to preservation, reference, and access.
• Coordinate efforts assisting in planning the digital conversion of the division's analog collections and acquisition of digital content for specific digital projects relating to the Division’s multi-format cartographic materials.
• Collaborate with the staff on training and documentation of equipment and programs utilized by Division staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The position description number for this position is 470521.
• The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
• The incumbent of this position will work a 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.

Conditions of employment

Conditions 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.

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 workflow analysis, process improvement methodologies, and emerging technologies to support digital collections.**

Ability to lead complex digital collection projects from acquisition through long-term preservation.**

Ability to organize, plan, and track digital projects.**

Ability to use state-of-the-art technology for the conversion, description and preservation of digital assets.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview.

The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.

Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).

Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

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