Librarian

The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.

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 communicate in English and one or more Southeast Asian languages, preferably Vietnamese, Khmer. Knowledge of library acquisitions and/or cataloging rules, practices, and procedures. Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring and/or cataloging library materials. Ability to use integrated library software applications, integrated library platforms, and other information technology. Knowledge of history, politics, literature, and culture of Vietnam and/or Cambodia Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.