Supervisory Librarian, Section Head, USSA Section Job at Digital Library Federat

This position supervises the U.S. Special Acquisitions Section (USSA) in the U.S./Anglo Division of the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA). The section is responsible for the acquisition of all non-serial collection material from the United States, excluding books acquired through copyright deposit, Cataloging In Publication or routine government transfer. It acquires most of the special collection materials being added to the Library’s collection, as well as most of the items donated for addition to the collection and all high-profile donated collection materials.

The incumbent of this position serves as Section Head and is responsible for managing the work, including acquisitions, and cataloging functions, of the section, overseeing the work of a staff of librarians and library technicians performing these functions, and performing administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. The incumbent serves under the administrative supervision of the division chief. The incumbent works highly independently, exercising considerable judgment, and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with broad overall guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level.
2. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
3. Determines the human resources needed to accomplish the work of the unit, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out the unit's activities.
4. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations, including quality assurance, for staff members which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
5. Observes workers' performance and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques.
6. Provides informal feedback and annual formal evaluations to employees.
7. Resolves informal complaints and grievances.
8. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.
9. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.
10. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.
11. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests.
12. Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO).
13. Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects.
14. Coordinates the details involved in special projects of lasting importance.
15. Utilizes critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation.
16. Develops technical standards or protocols applicable to a library function.
17. Participates in planning the work of a unit, including formulating goals and objectives and identifying improvements in methods and procedures.
18. Makes significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative policies, programs, approaches, or analysis methods.
19. Assesses the availability of financial and human resources, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out activities related to the library acquisitions program.
20. Ensures the comprehensiveness and accessibility of library collections.
21. Ensures that invoices and credits for library materials are received, entered, cleared, and approved in accordance with Library procedures and statutory requirements.
22. Ensures that vendor complaints and/or statements concerning non-payment are investigated and resolved promptly by appropriate personnel and offices.
23. Interprets and revises existing training policy and program guidance for use by others.
24. Independently plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the effectiveness of training operations.
25. Performs various other duties as assigned.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

Conditions of Employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty.

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 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:

• Ability to lead a diverse workforce.
• Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.
• Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems, library applications, and other information technologies.
• Ability to provide training.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.