Chief, Asian Division

This position is located in the Asian Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.

The position description number for this position is 459596.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

Requirements

See requirements listed below under Qualifications Required.

Qualifications
The competencies below are required for this position.
Those marked with a double asterisk (
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Implementing the principles, concepts, and methods of library science
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The successful candidate has applied professional knowledge of library and information management principles, concepts, and methods to manage library functions and carry out library programs in a research library setting; used this knowledge to create content, organize material, and provide access to analog and digital collections.
Experience with the following:
1) setting priorities and policies for general and special collections management; 2) developing strategies to improve the research experience and a culture of assessment; 3) determining strategies to organize, digitize and make collections accessible; 4) providing leadership for collection management, development and acquisition; 5) working closely with library subject specialists in setting performance goals; and 6) developing collaborative approaches to public outreach to increase the use of Library collections and services.

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Knowledge of the countries, languages, and peoples of East, South, and Southeast Asia
The successful candidate has professional knowledge of the countries, languages, and peoples of East, South, and/or Southeast Asia in order to command credibility in the research and information communities, to recognize trends in research, and identify collaborative opportunities with persons from the regions.

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Ability to lead and inspire change
The successful candidate has the ability to lead people effectively and inspire change in developing and implementing Library of Congress values, principles, and direction.
This includes the ability to promote ideas with enthusiasm, conviction, and assertiveness; resolve contentious situations; solicit and consider others' opinions; gain support and commitment from others; motivate and inspire others; and promote a culture of change and growth.

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Ability to supervise, develop and lead a diverse workforce
The successful candidate has led people to meet an organization's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Provided an inclusive workplace that fostered the development of others, facilitated cooperation and teamwork, and supported constructive resolution of differing opinions by using innovative approaches and future-oriented thinking.
Performed human resources management functions such as:
managed the budget and personnel planning for divisions under his/her direction; established performance expectations for the division chiefs and staff; provided formal and informal performance feedback and evaluated staff; and promoted the goals of equal employment opportunity and ensured the office was free of discriminatory employment practices.

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Ability to provide program oversight and administrative management to agency programs and operations
The successful candidate has provided a wide range of managerial, analytical, technical, and advisory functions related to the administrative programs within the division.
This included:
1) provided oversight for human resources, finance, information technology, facilities management and other services, 2) oversaw and guided short- and long-term strategic planning initiatives, 3) accomplished strategic and organizational goals by ensuring the effective interaction and integration of processes, 4) delegated and managed financial operations, 5) provided operational services in support of workforce planning goals, 6) managed effective and efficient administration of facilities requirements, 7) set performance expectations, 8) provided advice, counseled and trained to staff, 9) developed policies and guidelines affecting agency programs, and 10) directed, monitored and participated in outreach initiatives.

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Ability to build and engage coalitions and professional networks in support of mission
The successful candidate has identified, built, and maintained relationships and professional networks to gain support and commitment from scholars and other learners; the publishing and creative community; and colleagues in the library field.
This includes:
1) participating in and representing the institution at professional association meetings; 2) working collaboratively with other departments, agencies and organizations to further agency goals and objectives; 3) establishing cordial relationships with donors and potential donors to obtain additions to Library collections; and 4) working with the archival and research library community to identify trends and issues related to the collections and services of the Library.

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Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
The successful candidate has the ability to speak clearly, politely, and under control to peers, staff, managers, supervisors, and external audiences to both provide and seek information.
This also includes actively listening to and understanding information; and listening to and answering questions thoughtfully and completely.
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