[Eril-l] POSITION VACANCY: Lead Librarian (Special Collections) GS-13 Job Opportunity at the National Agricultural Library (Closes 9/30/2021)

[Crone, Vicky]

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has an opening for a GS-13 Lead Librarian for Special Collections, in the Data Production Division, Digitization and Access Branch.  The position is located in Beltsville, Maryland.

The position closes on Thursday, September 30, 2021; and is available to:
Career transition; Current USDA Competitive Service; Individuals with Disabilities; Land and base management; Military spouses; Peace Corps; AmeriCorps, and Vista; Veterans; and Special authorities.  Apply here -- USAJOBS - Job Announcement<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F614419600&data=04%7C01%7C%7C32689b5792fc4c037f5f08d97a2b4915%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637675148595199658%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=B5faLgV2I57kN4CbP%2BQB6A26SSCFYujFJ3X5tVBN9Ow%3D&reserved=0>

Background:
We are seeking an individual to serve as a Team Leader for the Special Collections Section responsible for policymaking, planning, managing, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities and functions of the Section.  Qualified candidates will have experience with applying preservation and conservation techniques with fragile and rare library materials; identifying or acquiring collections of historical value; presenting information on collections; and appraising and processing materials for an archives or special collections.

Major Duties:

  *   Performs various professional services requiring the application of different fields of historical bibliography to reference services, special projects, and acquisitions.
  *   Identifies collections of historical value or special significance to USDA and NAL and articulates the importance of building and maintaining the collections.
  *   Establishes and implements appropriate techniques for the preservation and conservation of library materials.
  *   Ensures that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and products, and services.
  *   Coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
  *   Serves as Special Collections team lead.

Occasional travel may be required.

Please direct questions to:
Sindy Leon
703-259-9356
sindy.leon at usda.gov<mailto:Victoria.ip at usda.gov>

This is a competitive position, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  We request that  you share this announcement with other potential candidates.

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