Collection Librarian positions focus on delivering results in their domain. This page aggregates open Collection Librarian roles and what employers typically expect.
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.
Salary estimate
$58,000 – $78,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Spark
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