The Library of Congress Preservation Directorate is seeking applicants to spearhead the directorate's preservation outreach, education, and training activities. The successful candidate is expected to perform the following duties:
Recommends policy with regard to outreach, reference, education and training in the areas of conservation, preservation, and collections care; defines and carries out projects; and establishes priorities for reference education and outreach activities. This position is responsible for maintaining expertise in one or more specialized preservation or conservation activities such as emergency preparedness, storage and environmental controls, or collections care, and provides reference and training using a working knowledge in all areas as assigned. At entry level (GS-9), the incumbent completes routine assignments using specialized knowledge, and assists the division chiefs with major programs and services in training and outreach. Works to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to share information about the Preservation Directorate program, publications, and preservation services. Supports the Preservation Directorate training program by assisting in the implementation of prepared training courses and materials. Assists in developing, coordinating, and conducting training programs related to preservation. Implements course plans while presenting classroom instruction. Provides training to custodial staff at LC in the area of care and handling and other preservation areas. Presents information to groups and individuals within the Library community and within the Library of Congress. As assigned, provides support to LC custodial divisions; serves on other LC committees or task forces as the work requires. Coordinates the use of audio-visual aids/technological tools for instruction. Prepares instructional guides, information packets, and other resource materials. Researches training needs as new functions are added and changes in existing procedures take place. Maintains current knowledge and implements the use of the latest advancements in technical tools, methodologies, and other instructional material. Organizes and analyses standard subject data in order to determine its relationship or relevance to the project-at-hand. Information is obtained, analyzed, and organized using standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements in approaches to the work relating to preservation education, and provides responses to inquiries. Assists in the production of written materials on a specific subject matter in the Preservation Directorate program. Examines material for conformity to proper style. Prepares written documents, including reports, articles, and formal correspondence through "Ask a Librarian" queries through Question Point scripts and other means of inquiry. Edits portions of documents or reports and assists in the development and presentation of the information. When required, produces materials in formats ready for electronic publication via the web and e-mail. Analyzes changes to the various projects at hand and prepares reports of the changes for review. This is a full-time, permanent position with a promotion potential to GS-12. For further questions, contact Jake Nadal at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> For more information about job application, please follow the link below: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512227800 Elmer Eusman Chief, Conservation Division Library of Congress ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
