Organization of American Historians is hiring: Librarian (NAVCC Curator) in Wash
Organization of American Historians, Washington, DC, United States, 20022
This position is located in the Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collections Services, Washington, DC.
Designs, oversees, and manages public programs provided by the Library at its various public exhibition spaces including the Treasures Gallery, Visitors Experience, Bob Hope Gallery, Pickford Theater, and other public exhibition spaces. Works in collaboration with Moving Image and Recorded Sound section staff to identify collections, elements of collections, and/or items that can be digitized for the web and works with NAVCC staff and Library partners to expand the Center’s online presence. Works collaboratively with the Center for Exhibits & Interpretation and The Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement on exhibits, web presentations, on-site and online symposia, educational outreach tools, and other creative, innovative uses of unique Library materials from the audiovisual collections. Works with external partners on exhibitions, loans, and curatorial matters both physical and digital (e.g., temporary displays, permanent or rotating exhibits, presentations, online web streaming). Leads the NAVCC social media team, coordinating the social media presence including, but not limited to current and future social media platforms, to promote events and/or highlight collections, interacting with patrons via social media sites and channels, and serving as the main contact for the Social Media Team in the Office of Communications for outreach.
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.
- Ability to provide public program management and oversight.
- Ability to provide collections development activities.
- Ability to provide research services.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Additional Information
Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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. Certification from health care providers are not accepted.
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