The Geography & Map Division of the Library of Congress has a job opening for a Reference Librarian.

Full job posting: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689562800

Reference Librarian

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Library of Congress<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689562800>

*         Open & closing dates: 11/16/2022 to 12/06/2022

*         Salary: $61,947 - $80,532 per year

*         Telework eligible: Yes/Hybrid-as determined by the agency policy.

*         Appointment type: Permanent

*         Work schedule: Full-time

Plans and designs projects pertaining to inventories and information management {such as preparing catalogs, cartobibliographies, or printed or machine readable inventories) to determine holdings and make collections data more accessible. Develops databases and determines available resources and most appropriate data to capture. Researches new methods applicable to projects and determines available resources and most appropriate methods to use. Writes and submits proposals requesting funding for projects, if necessary.

Provides reference services where needs are relatively easy to determine from client interviews in person or over the telephone, from written requests or internet requests, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity and are readily-accessible, i.e., found within the library's collection or can be located within a database by use of standard search procedures. Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility.

Assists in the production of written materials on a specific subject matter. Examines material for conformity to proper style. Prepares written documents, including reports, articles, memoranda, and formal correspondence. Edits portions of documents or reports and assists in the development and presentation of the information. Analyzes changes to the various projects at hand and prepares reports of the changes for review.

Maintains personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information. Presents information to groups and individuals with a similar understanding of the subject. Orients visitors and conducts tours. Attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in map librarianship, in the history of cartography, and cartography, and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development.

Searches and transcribes information from computerized and manual files. Utilizes data sheets, cards, inventory lists, internal paperwork, reference sources, and containers. Identifies, compiles, verifies, and inputs information in computer systems, for inventories, container lists, shelflists, on-line catalogs, or other kinds of finding aids utilizing knowledge of the organization's collections and subject areas.

Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to one or more specialty areas of librarianship, specifically in map librarianship. Information is obtained, organized and maintained using standard reference tools and established techniques and practices as well as the specialized tools in the fields of cartography, history of cartography, geography, history, libraries, and the social sciences.

Performs other duties as assigned.