Summary
This position serves as a Moving Image Curator located in the Moving Image Section of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher and Collection Services, Library Collections and Services Group.
The position description number for this position is 114868.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
Duties
This position requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level.
The incumbent reports directly to the Head of the Moving Image Section. The Moving Image Curator works collaboratively with others on the staff of the Library and with donors, collectors, and others to identify possible acquisitions, coordinate the acquisition of new materials, assess incoming collections, establish processing and preservation priorities, and design and provide content and context for exhibits and web presentations highlighting elements from the collections, in addition to public screenings, moving image symposia and other presentations.
Serves as a subject matter expert in his/her field and as the authority on the contents and condition of elements of the Library's moving image collections. The audiovisual collections of the Library of Congress consist of moving images fixed on film or magnetic video tape, and audio works fixed on disc, wire, magnetic audio tape, and cylinder recordings. The Library also collects, processes and services works that are born digital or that are fixed in a variety of digital formats. In addition to the audible and visible media, the collection also consists of associated catalogs, indices, scripts, contracts, agreements and logs pertaining to or describing the collections, as well as still photos, lobby cards, and other ephemera associated with the audiovisual works.
As a subject matter expert in film, television, and other moving image media, incumbent serves as a recommending officer for the moving image collections. Coordinates efforts to acquire collections by gift, deposit, or purchase by fostering connections with moving image donors and identifies potential funding for processing, exhibits, online presentations, preservation, and dissemination of the materials to researchers or through appropriate educational, cultural, and historical outlets. Works cross-divisionally to support acquisitions that support the mission of the Library. Manages exchanges and exchange agreements with outside institutions or individuals in accordance with established guidelines.
Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects. Using project leadership experience in his or her field of expertise, works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the Library to set preservation and processing priorities for new and/or existing collections. Oversees preservation projects and in coordination with the Head of the Collections Management and Accessions Unit helps determine the level of processing materials and collections will receive. Works collaboratively with preservation and processing staff and archival technicians to develop specifications and standards for all materials; monitors the physical quality of the moving image collections using a collections management database to ensure adherence to established standards and suggests appropriate treatments or approaches for deteriorating items and those requiring special needs.
Researches and provides in-depth information on items or collections, and provides expert advice on items and collections requiring specialized preservation treatments. Oversees the loan of films and other moving image materials in accordance with established lending guidelines; established guidelines entail receiving loan requests, responding to the availability of the material, scheduling the loan of the material, arranging for shipping, and monitoring the program to ensure material is properly returned and is received in good condition.
Designs, oversees, collaborates and manages public programs provided by the Library at its various exhibition spaces including the Packard Campus Theater at the Library’s National Audio-Visual Conservation Center and other public exhibition spaces. Drives the web content through close collaboration with managers, staff and assigned LC web content builders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
This position requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level.
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.
Ability to provide collections development activities for a moving image or related performing arts institution.**
Ability to provide public program management and oversight for a moving image or related performing arts institution.**
Ability to set conservation/preservation and processing priorities in a moving image or related performing arts institution.**
Ability to provide research services in a moving image or related performing arts collections.
Ability to provide consultation or liaison services in a moving image or related performing arts collections.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
There are no education requirements for this posting.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
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Required Documents
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
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. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. 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.
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Next steps
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