Performing Arts Specialist

Duties: HelpThis position is located in the Acquisition and Processing Section, Music Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The Performing Arts Specialist has primary curatorial and acquisition responsibilities for antiquarian items and the special collections of the Music Division, one of the foremost special collections repositories of the world. Numbering over 30 million items and spanning more than 1,000 years of Western performing arts history and practice, the Music Division's archival holdings include performing arts and literary manuscripts, iconography, musical instruments, published and unpublished copyright deposits, and over 800 special collections in the performing arts. For the purposes of this position description, "performing arts" shall encompass music, theater, and/or dance. The Specialist combines the skill sets of musicologists or historians in dance or theater, curators, librarians, archivists, and acquisitions officers. The Specialist works under the general supervision of the Head of the Acquisitions & Processing Section, who provides guidance concerning the general scope, direction, and objective of assignments. The Specialist participates with section leadership in the making of policy decisions, especially, but not exclusively, those related to collection development. The Specialist performs at a high degree of responsibility in interpretation of collections, outreach, and advanced reference capacities. As the Performing Arts Specialist, you will: Survey and evaluate the Library's collections relating to performing arts. Maintain professional contacts, for instance with performing artists and/or their representatives, performing arts and antiquarian dealers, auction houses, publishers, individuals, and other sources in the context of acquisitions work. Travel outside the Library to inspect collections and consults with prospective donors or other sources, both private and institutional, concerning possible Library acquisitions. Write reports on Library acquisitions. Curate scholarly exhibits of Music Division materials, including selecting items and preparing text for captions and publications. Prepare special lectures and tours for classes, groups, concert audiences, and distinguished guests. Serve as liaison between the Library and various external organizations and institutions, as well as the public, regarding Music Division projects and activities. Conduct in-depth research using resources inside and outside the Music Division, including electronic resources. Advise on the processing of complex bodies of performing arts and materials of related fields. Develop original methods of solving organizational problems posed by special collections, antiquarian items, and other collection materials. Perform other duties as assigned. The position description number for this position is 470300.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.

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Conditions of Employment: Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

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. Knowledge of music and related subject areas in the performing arts.Ability to provide acquisition and collection development activities in the field of performing arts.Ability to provide outreach, consultation and liaison services.**Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science. Ability to provide reference and research services. Ability to effectively communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education: All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; orB. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. 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.

Additional information: Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.