What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room) (Vacancy#:VAR003383) position at Library of Congress?
The Head of the European Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Section, supervising the staff, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Section's geographic area of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Division Chief, the incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate reference service to the Congress and other Library patrons, directs the development and maintenance of the Library's collections pertaining to the region, facilitates the effective use of these collections by scholars, researchers, and others worldwide, and manages the development of digital technology to advance the Section's goals. The incumbent plans and produces scholarly programs, exhibits, seminars, and colloquia to bring attention to research developments and collections of interest to both scholars and the general public. The incumbent is responsible for cultivating relations with potential donors, securing funds for new initiatives, acquiring new collections, and establishing new services. In addition, the incumbent can be assigned to perform general administrative duties for the division and to serve in lieu of the chief as required.