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Library Technician (Collections Specialist)

Library of Congress · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This is a Library Technician (Collections Specialist) job at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., in the Inventory Management and Document Fulfillment Section. The work involves finding hard-to-locate library items and keeping library records and inventory accurate. It is a full-time term job of up to 4 years with 1 vacancy and no telework.

1 vacancy

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. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or owe allegiance to the U.S., but the Library may hire a non-citizen if no qualified U.S. citizens are available.

What you would do

  • Search for hard-to-find items using library catalogs and reference tools.
  • Respond to requesters about item availability and report when items are found.
  • Search complex library databases such as OCLC and RLIN.
  • Compile statistical reports on cleared and pending item requests.
  • Perform searches and record updates for database and inventory maintenance.
  • Support inventory programs such as the Collection Holdings Inventory Program.

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: You must have progressively responsible experience and training that gives you the listed skills, such as processing and maintaining library materials, using integrated library systems, and retrieving items from collections. The announcement does not state a number of years or a grade level.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with relevant work experience, education, and contact information
  • Federal employees: pay plan, series, and grade on resume
  • Transcripts from accredited schools if you rely on education
  • Most recent SF-50 for current or former federal employees
  • DD-214 for 5-point veterans' preference
  • SF-15 and required documents for 10-point veterans' preference
  • Certificate of eligibility if applying under the Selective Placement Program

How you will be rated: The Library uses an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview, and may also use license, education, or narrative reviews or a phone interview. You must show full experience in the KSAs marked with two asterisks, and missing required information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Address each double-asterisk skill (processing library materials, integrated library systems, and teamwork) directly in your resume and questionnaire.
  • Upload multiple documents of the same type in one combined file, or only the last one may be seen.
  • Submit all documents before the closing time, as late or missing materials will exclude you.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with a Compflex or Flexitime schedule.

Incentives and relocation: The Library may offer repayment of federally insured student loans, but each service unit must approve it. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • Routine physical exam required before assignment
  • Physical exam required every 3 years
  • Must be physically qualified by the Library's Health Services Division
  • Job requires standing, bending, and lifting moderately heavy boxes
  • Illegal drug use, including marijuana, can affect employment
  • Favorable personnel security and suitability investigation required
  • One-year probationary period for initial permanent appointments

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 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Library Technician (1411)
Announcement
VAR003479

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