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Librarian (Collection Development Librarian)

Library of Congress · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This is a Librarian job in the Collection Development Office of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The work involves studying the Library's collections and recommending what to strengthen. It is a full-time term job of up to 13 months on a compressed work schedule.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; the Library may fill a lesser or greater number

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be hired only if the Library finds no qualified U.S. citizens are available.

What you would do

  • Study the strengths and weaknesses of library collections by subject or format.
  • Identify trends and recommend ways to improve the Library's collections.
  • Use library databases such as OCLC and Microsoft Access to gather information.
  • Write reports, memos, and presentations on collection development analysis.
  • Help review and update collection policy statements.
  • Represent the office in meetings, committees, and conferences.

Do you qualify for GS-9 (up to GS-13)?

With experience: You need progressively responsible experience and training that gives you the listed knowledge and skills, such as collection development principles and writing ability. For GS-9, you also need directly related education and/or specialized experience in the amount required for that grade; the announcement's GS-9 table is only partly shown in the text.

With education: You must meet the library science education requirement. Option A is 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science at an accredited school, after finishing a bachelor's degree. Option B is at least 5 years of combined college-level education, training, and experience that shows knowledge of librarianship. For GS-9, 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education or a master's in library science, or an equivalent graduate degree such as a J.D. or LL.B., is listed as an option.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume uploaded to your USAJOBS profile (no page limit)
  • Legible college or university transcripts uploaded with your application; unofficial copies are accepted at application, official copies are required if selected
  • Foreign transcripts need a credential evaluation report from a NACES or AICE member
  • Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD-214 (Member Copy 4) if claiming 5-point veterans' preference; SF-15 and listed documents for 10-point preference
  • Disability certificate of eligibility dated within 3 years if applying under the Selective Placement Program

How you will be rated: You will be rated on an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview, and may also face a narrative or application review or a preliminary phone interview. Items marked ** are the most critical; you must show fully acceptable experience in those to be considered for final selection. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload transcripts with your application, since missing ones lead to disqualification.
  • Put multiple files of the same type, such as transcripts, into one file, or only the last one may be seen.
  • Preview the online questions and tailor your resume to show experience in the ** items.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with a compressed work schedule listed as 'Compflex'. No specific hours are stated.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Library may repay federally insured student loans, but only if the service unit approves.

Conditions of employment:

  • Drug use is disqualifying, including marijuana, regardless of state law
  • Favorable personnel security and suitability investigation required
  • One-year probationary period for initial permanent appointments
  • Term appointment, not-to-exceed 13 months, which the Library can end early for performance or budget reasons

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$70,623 – $91,815 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 (up to GS-13) · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Librarian (1410)
Announcement
VAR003458

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