The position serves as the Head of the Cataloging and Metadata Unit and reports directly to the Head of the Moving Image Section at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center at the Library of Congress.

The Unit which this individual supervises is responsible for receiving, organizing and creating inventory control and cataloging records for all moving image collection items and related materials acquired by the Library of Congress. The incumbent works highly independently, exercising considerable independent judgment, and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with broad overall guidelines and policies pertaining to moving image materials.