Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Institution Libraries seeks candidates for a full-time position.
This position is located in the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National
Portrait Gallery Branch Library. It provides reference and bibliographic
support to curatorial, research, exhibits and education staff within the
Museum and Galleries.
Primary responsibilities include: Maintains a current knowledge of
development in both relevant subject fields and librarianship through
individual study, research, attendance at professional meetings, seminars,
conferences, etc. Provides services such as: circulation, reference and
other user services; acquisition of library materials and arrangement of
materials. Provides guidance and access to information resources, both
inside the library and beyond the library, through databases,
telecommunications networks and cooperative arrangements.
Develops and manages structured information about collections based on a
variety of national cataloging standards, Government-wide agency practices
and procedures The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree from
an ALA-accredited library school with 2-3 years of professional experience,
excellent project management skills, experience with OCLC, knowledge of
MARC, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, and standard authority control
procedures, significant experience with integrated library systems, strong
organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, excellent
communication skills and ability to work with diverse individuals at all
levels. Reading knowledge of a Western European language is desired.
To obtain information on the Federal Hiring Process, review other
Smithsonian vacancies, or obtain an Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612) visit our website at www.si.edu/ohr or
www.usajobs.opm.gov <http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/>
For further information please call (202) 633-6370 (voice) or (202) 633-6409
(TTY); or email to [log in to unmask]
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