U.S. Legislative Branch is hiring: Rare Book Reference Librarian in Washington

This position is located in the Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.

The incumbent will work a fixed work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Duties

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:

Requirements

1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of rare book and special collections librarianship.
2. Ability to provide reference and research services in a rare book and special collections environment, including interpretation of collections and outreach.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and manage rare and valuable library collections.
4. Ability to communicate in writing.
5. Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.
6. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.