From: "Price, Keri" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 16:03:54 -0400

Dear Colleagues:

The Library of Congress is looking to fill a position of Special
Collections Coordinator in the U.S. Monographs Section, U.S./Anglo
Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Library
Services.  The Special Collections Coordinator oversees acquisition of
material in all formats via purchase, exchange, transfer, gift or
deposit for addition to the collections of the Library of Congress.
Examples of material formats include online and electronic
publications, databases used for reference and research, manuscripts,
recordings, prints, photographs, maps, and rare books. The position
manages acquisition of library materials through direct gift as well
as through formal agreements of gift and deposit, which the
Coordinator will prepare with Library subject specialists and the
Office of the General Counsel after negotiating with donors. In
regards to gifts and deposits, the Coordinator will also determine the
best method to use in the packing and shipping of the gift or deposit
material into the Library's custody.

Job Announcement Number:  150257

Duties:

Manages the development and growth of library collections. Solicits
information and recommends acquisitions of new materials for
collections. Ensures the security and the appropriate handling of the
collections in our custody, as well as assuring their safe transport.
Ensures work in process is properly tracked. Manages and inventories
the team's arrearage of unprocessed work. Identifies scholarly and
library associations relevant to the collection development activities
of the organization. Utilizes acquisition and collection development
procedures, policies and responsibilities and regularly reports on
collection development trends and activities. Resolves problems
involving user access, online database use, and collection policy
questions. While materials are in custody of the division, they are
appropriately stored or placed in a secure area. Participates in
efforts to acquire items by gift. Prepares justifications for
acquiring new or additional materials for the collection.

Makes authoritative evaluations and recommendations on new collection
items and source selection in one or more subject matter areas in all
formats. Conducts later stages of compliance actions, either closing
out the case with full or partial compliance, or recommends actions to
be taken against publishers who will not comply with copyright
mandatory deposit requirements. Informs appropriate staff of any
proposed or actual changes in the copyright law. Prepares approval
plan renewals, including notification of new budgeted amounts. Reviews
exchange agreements to determine whether proper balances exist.
Selects materials suitable for maintaining exchange agreements from
surplus holdings. Researches new sources of exchange. Assists in
acquiring government publications from Federal agencies, states,
territories, and possessions. Prepares citations, including all
pertinent bibliographic information, for possible copyright claiming.
Makes acquisitions through purchase procurement activities, exchanges,
gifts, or transfers. All forms of materials are acquired including
printed books, serial publications, print and on-line reference
services, microforms, video and audio recordings, CDs, monographs, and
art objects such as drawings, posters, photographic prints, musical
scores, or autographed letters. Provides responsible security until
signed over to custodial units through documentation or sequestration.

Develops personal contacts to establish and maintain cooperative work
relationships to provide or exchange information and professional
knowledge. Maintains liaison or communicates with individuals both
within and outside the organization. Professional contacts are with
library patrons, supervisors, library staff, other national libraries,
library and information networks, information centers, experts in
government agencies, associations, the private sector, and/or research
groups. Acts as a liaison to other libraries regarding cooperative
acquisitions issues, and other program related activities. Meets with
researchers, analyzes questions and requirements; suggests search
strategies; and evaluates resources from the general, special and/or
reference collections regardless of format. Develops and maintains
collegial relationships with librarians within and outside the
organization and maintains close liaisons with scholarly and literary
associations.

Writes and/or edits documents and reports. Produces material by
gathering and verifying facts, writing and/or editing reports and
developing and presenting information that is clear and meaningful to
the intended audience. Analyzes, prepares, and organizes complex
projects applying the appropriate established procedures and
practices. Searches automated databases and modifies and edits online
records.

The position is located in Washington, DC.

Salary Range:  $64,650.00 to $84,044.00 / year

Apply at USAJOBS:

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Keri L. Price
Special Collections Coordinator
U.S./Anglo Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., S.E.
Washington, DC 20540-4270
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Tel: 202-707-9497
Fax: 202-252-3347