§ 701.34 - Contracting officers.

Incumbents of the following positions are authorized to contract for materials and services on behalf of the Library of Congress and to execute contracts in the areas as specified below. The Librarian of Congress may further delegate contracting authority in specific situations.

Library officersArea of contracting authorityThe Librarian of Congress All areas.The Deputy Librarian of Congress All areas.The Associate Librarian of Congress All areas.Associate Librarian for Management All areas except materials for the Library's collections.Director, Congressional Research Service (CRS) Agreements to procure experts or consultants (including stenographic reporters) pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 166(h)(2).Assistant Librarian for Research Services Performance fees for readings, lectures, dramatic fees, and the Council of Scholars.Director, Library Environment Resources Office Rental/space agreements with Government agencies.Director, Acquisitions and Overseas Operations, Processing Services Agreements for bibliographic services.Director, National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Collection materials for the Library's blind and physically handicapped program.Director of Publishing Agreements directly related to publications of the Publishing Office.Chief, Procurement and Supply Division All areas except materials for the Library's collections.Chief and Assistant Chief, Order Division Purchased materials for the Library's collections.Chief and Assistant Chief, Exchange and Gift Division Agreements involving all non-purchase materials for the Library's collections (exchanges, gifts, deposits, and so forth).Chief, Financial Management Office, and Budget Officer Interagency agreements, entertainment, performance of services by the Library and interdepartmental charges.Chief, Manuscript Division Agreements involving the Library's literature programs (nonappropriated funds).Chief, Music Division Agreements involving the Library's music programs (nonappropriated funds).Exhibits Officer Agreements involving loans of exhibits.Staff Training and Development Officer Training agreements with educational institutions.