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Librarian (VAR003417)

Library of Congress
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Librarian (VAR003417)

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  • Opening Date: August 14, 2026
  • Closing Date: September 14, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 880572900
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003417
  • LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
  • Grade: GS-09
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $70,623 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $91,815 per year
  • Work Schedule: Full-time - Flexitime
  • Promotion Potential: GS-12
  • Duty Location: Washington, DC
  • Security Clearance: Not Required
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in any of the divisions that come under the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. It is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger. There is a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed. The incumbent uses a specific foreign language to perform the following duties in areas of Cataloging Services, Acquisitions Services, Analyzes and Organizes Information and Materials, Library Collections Development, Consultation and Liaison Services, and  Librarian Training and Mentoring.

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