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.
The position serves as an Archivist in the Acquisitions & Processing Section, Music Division, Special Collections Directorate (SCD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) of the Library of Congress (LC).
The incumbent is responsible for the organization and description of performing arts manuscript collections and the orderly administration of the complexities of archival functions, including the use of computer technology in relation to those duties. We are especially interested in candidates with backgrounds in performing art archives.
As the Archivist, you will: Analyze and arrange bodies of records that are somewhat disorganized, demonstrating knowledge of archival theory and practice in planning and carrying out their organization and description. Possess understanding of scholarly research and documentation practices. Complete preliminary analysis of the documentation systems and practices of the originating agency, organization, or individual whose records or papers are being processed.
Undertake research in published sources to complete gaps in the available information relating to the subject matter of the records to be archived. Evaluate the significance of archival material in its historical context and applies evaluation in helping create a plan of arrangement and description. Exercise initiative on special assignments requiring knowledge of archival procedures and academic subject matter.
Assemble information to help resolve administrative and legal matters affecting the arrangement and availability of collections. Apply prescribed criteria for the retention or disposition of duplicate and extraneous matter. Identify material for conservation treatment and coordinates the preparation of material for permanent housing. Work to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships to provide or exchange information.
Coordinate as necessary with collection curators and staff in other divisions relating to the transmission, handling, description, and storage of division material housed off- site or transferred elsewhere. Survey internal collections to identify and inventory groups of materials for preservation and physical security. Follow prescribed specifications and procedures in preserving original material and reproducing originals for preservation.
Monitor the quality and consistency of preservation methods and output. Monitor and coordinate procedures for routing materials for preservation treatment and for preparation of new materials to be added to the collections. Provide information in response to reference service requests that require research among several record groups to locate the information.
Assist scholars and researchers in finding significant records relating to the subject under consideration and advises them of relevant records in the division and Library. Substitute on a temporary basis as necessary assisting readers in the division's public Reading Room. Perform other duties as assigned. The position description number for this position is 461533. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.
or Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You MUST submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected.
Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment.
If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.
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This position is with Library of Congress, Legislative Branch.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This is a Flexitime position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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