Library of Congress - Shelving and Binding

The Library of Congress is seeking a contractor to provide shelving and binding services for its collections. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining and managing the Library's collections, including tasks such as reshelving, shifting, shelving, inventory, and binding preparation. The contractor will work with Library staff to ensure that all work is completed according to the highest professional standards and best practices. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with a minimum value of $50,000 and a maximum value of $5,000,000. Some key responsibilities of the contractor will include: • Reshelving items returned from the bindery • Shifting items to different locations • Shelving new materials • Preparing items for binding • Creating and editing item and holding records in the Library's cataloging system • Providing inventory control and tracking services The contractor will be required to have experience with handling, shifting, shelving, and inventorying library collections, as well as creating and editing item and holding records. The contractor will also be required to have a strong understanding of library operations and best practices.