The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and analyst pertaining to
audio-visual digital formats and content. The incumbent's expertise and
analytic skills are applied to a variety of strategic planning activities.
Examples include the development of guideline specifications, assessments of
the sustainability of digital formats, and the definition of supporting
elements in the technology infrastructure. Many of these activities are
carried out in group settings chaired or led by the incumbent, in the Library
of Congress and in interagency working groups with representatives of other
governmental agencies. The incumbent's expertise and analytic skills are also
applied in liaison relationships with the Library's governmental and non-
governmental preservation partners.

  
Individually and in collaboration with digital audio-visual experts and
specialists in information technology, the incumbent participates in major
digital programs that include internal communication strategies, new digital
sustainability policies, metadata and standards for digital content, and new
models for information access and delivery. The incumbent works with members
of the digital library and digital archiving profession, representatives of
the information technology industry, and various working groups throughout the
Library involved in digital technologies and audio-visual content as they
relate to the long-term preservation.

  
This position is located in the Office of Strategic Initiatives. The incumbent
will report to the Director of Integration Management.

  
Organizes, develops, and implements plans for specific projects. Directs and
shapes the character and overall nature of projects. Oversees projects from
conception through development, production, and introduction to the intended
audience. Coordinates the work of others for specific tasks to ensure the
completion of product development, marketing projects, public programs, or
other events. Participates in planning the work of a unit, including
formulating goals and objectives, and identifying opportunities for
improvements in methods and procedures. Manages various functions
simultaneously and with flexibility to work under competing demands and
deadlines. Serves on committees and other groups involved in investigating new
technologies and their possible application to library programs.

  
With a special focus on digital audio visual content and formats, provides
expert analysis and advice on complex program related information technology
(IT) issues and problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to
identify and evaluate findings. Based on operations and changing program
requirements, identifies relevant issues. Collects relevant information from
multiple varied sources, some of which are difficult to access. Makes
authoritative recommendations.

  
Schedules and coordinates efforts to gather, compile, and analyze a wide
variety of information on industry technology developments and potential
partners, e.g., past performance on state-of-the-art audio-visual technology
developments and projects, product quality and applicability in the digital
preservation field, effectiveness of distribution, and level of adoption by
end-users. Evaluates the ability of the technology and its manufacturer to
provide solutions for problems in the field of digital preservation. Utilizing
these assessments, provides expert advice and guidance to users and
manufacturers concerning the role of these technologies in the federal
government environment.

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



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