Position: Supervisory Librarian (Collection Development Officer)

Location: Library of Congress

Salary: $163,964 – $191,900

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located in the Collection Development Office, Researcher and Collections Services.

The position description number for this position is 233189.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

This position serves as the Collection Development Officer in the Collection Development Office (CDO), Researcher & Collection Services (RCS) within the Library Collections & Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress. The position reports directly to the Associate Librarian, RCS and in this leadership role, the incumbent advances the Library’s mission by leading the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of Library-wide collection development strategies, policies, and programs. These activities enable the recommendation and selection of library materials in all formats and languages in service of the world’s largest library.

Initiatives of the Collection Development Office are essential to the Library’s role in support of the Congress and the United States Government as a whole, the scholarly community, and the general public. Collection development at the Library is extremely broad, covering virtually every discipline and field of study including the entire range of different forms of publication and media for recording and storing knowledge.

The Collection Development Officer chairs the Library’s Collections Policy Committee, guides the development of strategies that ensure the effectiveness of the collection development program, oversees analytical and evaluative studies, facilitates the resolution of complex collection policy challenges, and serves as a trusted advisor on a wide variety of collection development issues.

The Collection Development Officer is responsible with delegated authority for the oversight and administration of the Collection Development Office. Evaluates current and proposed collection development programs, develops new programs, and recommends actions to be initiated or discontinued.

Participates in the formulation of high-level strategies to engage vendor partners productively in meeting program objectives.  Designs and implements collection development efforts to be undertaken within existing resource levels and advises on the impact of efforts requiring additional resources.

In consultation with the Associate Librarian RCS, is responsible for setting the annual General Collections acquisitions budget, including determining allocations necessary for the effective expenditure of funds appropriated for collection acquisitions.

Analyzes collections coverage and needs from various perspectives, taking into consideration the long-term impact of such factors as publication patterns, availability and budget, as well as the needs of many constituencies, chiefly the U.S. Congress. 

Oversees design and delivery of analytical studies concerning the collection development program and identifies and proposes solutions to problems impacting the way in which the work is carried out.

Translates management goals and objectives into effective operations.  Is responsible for meeting operational goals and objectives articulated within directional plans.

Supervises employees performing work up to the GS-14 level. Directs the Collection Development Office ensuring, within fiscal constraints, the Office’s productivity, cost-effectiveness and responsiveness to the needs of the Library’s collection development. Executes the administrative and human resource responsibilities for staff supervised.

Coordinates activities concerning collection development across all related functional areas of the Library.  Leads development of digital collecting strategies in close collaboration with the Digital Services Directorate and others across the agency to provide guidance and oversight in their implementation.  Applies the Library of Congress Collections Policy Statements, Federal regulations and legislation when developing the Library’s collections.

Leads the Library’s Collections Policy Committee. Serves as a primary liaison from LCSG to the United States Copyright Office regarding collection development and acquisitions issues. Areas of interest include deposits (both registration and mandatory deposit), Best Edition requirements and Special Relief agreements.

Provides guidance, training, and other support to more than 200 recommending officers across the Library. Develops authoritative new approaches, methods, or standards to resolve critical and highly unusual problems and issues in the collection of digital materials. The incumbent ensures institution-wide collaboration, communication, and oversight to sustain and strengthen the Library’s reputation as a premier research institution.

Provides policy guidance and advice on collection development programs and strategies to senior managers, and officials at multiple levels in the Library, researchers, scholars, and the general public. Works closely with and advises collection development and acquisitions staff throughout the Library. Serves on interagency, national and/or international special work groups, task forces, or expert panels on special projects and studies critical to the resolution of collection development issues and problems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/extranet/cld/development-programs/supervisor/supervisorcompetencies.html

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to manage the full range of collection development activities in a major research library.**

Ability to provide program management oversight and administration.**

Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library science.

Ability to serve as a program liaison within and outside the agency.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Career Showcase – Collections Development Officer

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

This event will be livestreamed on Zoom for Government.

Join a live, virtual Career Showcase to learn about an exciting career opportunity directly from senior leaders at the Library of Congress. Simply log on to the link below on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to learn about the Collections Development Officer position at the Library of Congress. Registration is not required.

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Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;

OR

B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

You MUST submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Position: Librarian (Acquisitions)

Location: National Defense University, Department of Defense

Salary: $99,200 – $128,956

Full job posting on USAjobs.

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

Duties

Analyzes, evaluates, and establishes methods for procurement of library materials to include books, subscriptions, research databases, electronic content, copyright permissions.

Manages the library’s FEDLINK accounts, tracks funding, ensures that service accounts are adequately funded and orders are placed and received in a timely manner. Oversees the library’s serials contracts.

Works with vendors to identify product availability and pricing, negotiates pricing when appropriate; prepares requirements packages and documentation; maintains vendor licenses and acquisitions documents.

Collaborates with and serves as a resource for library administration and staff regarding library acquisitions and budgetary issues; acts as a liaison for business matters to other university personnel.

Monitors expenditures, maintains spending and budget records and prepares reports, supports budget planning through data gathering and analysis.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship or National

Suitable for Federal Employment

Registered for Selective Service

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Obtain and maintain Seret clearance

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Basic Requirement: To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below.

1. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree;

OR

2. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

AND

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience in the acquisition of library services and information products including books, ebooks, periodicals, research databases, supplies, and services; and contract negotiation.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

Position: Reference Librarian (Korean)

Location: Library of Congress

Salary: $68,405-$88,926

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located in the Scholarly Services Section, Asian Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.

The position description number for this position is 447805.

The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Duties

The librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In the provision of reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in the use of library resources. The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our collections and resources and making them accessible to all.

Enables access, discovery, dissemination, and use of collections and resources, current and historical, analog and digital, for all users. Provides support for the identification and selection of sources for those engaged in routine research, and maintains connections and life-long learning opportunities for casual users through the discovery and use of the Library’s resources.

Provides reference and instruction to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from standard research interviews, in-person or virtually, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity. Identifies domestic and international analog and digital resources in a field of specialty to address user needs that are easily determined from interviews or written requests. Develops knowledge of resources in other institutions to provide informed referrals. Provides support of limited technical complexity in evolving forms of digital scholarship. Assists users with specialized collections under the direction of senior staff and seeks assistance for locating materials that are not readily accessible.

Provides in-person and telephone reference services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation. Utilizes technologies such as Ask-a-Librarian, email, chat, social media, and video conferencing to provide research and reference services. Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility. Increases access to and convenience of online resources and services by assisting in preparing research guides, collection guides, and finding aids on specific topics of recognized research interest and demand using standard search strategies. Assists senior librarians in revising or updating research materials.

Assist with reviewing a wide variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources for new items and sources for possible acquisition in order to develop collections in areas of subject or geographic responsibility.
Assists other staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assists in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials. Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications.

Orients users and explains procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection. Coordinates the acquisition of items of limited technical complexity, or those easily acquired, through the online acquisition process. Examines recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify out-­of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with other recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of materials within and across divisions. 

Under the direction of senior staff, the incumbent liaises with current and potential researchers and users. Collaborates with others to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Assists with different audiences to achieve a variety of outcomes.

Assists with research facilitation, book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Assists in developing content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms.

Collaborates with the Library’s programs for congressional outreach, visitor engagement, educational outreach, and exhibitions, and with other collections-based programs. Represents and attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development. 

Performs various other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Korean.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Korean.

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to communicate in Korean.**

Ability to provide reference and research services.**

Ability to develop and manage library collections.**

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Korean.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position

Position: Reference Librarian (Japanese)

Location: Library of Congress

Salary: $68,405-$88,926

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located in the Scholarly Services Section, Asian Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.

The position description number for this position is 447805.

The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Duties

The librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In the provision of reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in the use of library resources. The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our collections and resources and making them accessible to all.

Enables access, discovery, dissemination, and use of collections and resources, current and historical, analog and digital, for all users. Provides support for the identification and selection of sources for those engaged in routine research, and maintains connections and life-long learning opportunities for casual users through the discovery and use of the Library’s resources.

Provides reference and instruction to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from standard research interviews, in-person or virtually, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity. Identifies domestic and international analog and digital resources in a field of specialty to address user needs that are easily determined from interviews or written requests. Develops knowledge of resources in other institutions to provide informed referrals. Provides support of limited technical complexity in evolving forms of digital scholarship. Assists users with specialized collections under the direction of senior staff and seeks assistance for locating materials that are not readily accessible.

Provides in-person and telephone reference services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation. Utilizes technologies such as Ask-a-Librarian, email, chat, social media, and video conferencing to provide research and reference services. Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility. Increases access to and convenience of online resources and services by assisting in preparing research guides, collection guides, and finding aids on specific topics of recognized research interest and demand using standard search strategies. Assists senior librarians in revising or updating research materials.

Assist with reviewing a wide variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources for new items and sources for possible acquisition in order to develop collections in areas of subject or geographic responsibility.
Assists other staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assists in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials. Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications.

Orients users and explains procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection. Coordinates the acquisition of items of limited technical complexity, or those easily acquired, through the online acquisition process. Examines recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify out-­of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with other recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of materials within and across divisions. 

Under the direction of senior staff, the incumbent liaises with current and potential researchers and users. Collaborates with others to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Assists with different audiences to achieve a variety of outcomes.

Assists with research facilitation, book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Assists in developing content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms.

Collaborates with the Library’s programs for congressional outreach, visitor engagement, educational outreach, and exhibitions, and with other collections-based programs. Represents and attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development. 

Performs various other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Japanese.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Japanese.

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to communicate in Japanese.**

Ability to provide reference and research services.**

Ability to develop and manage library collections.**

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Japanese.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position

Position: Reference Librarian (Chinese)

Location: Library of Congress

Salary: $68,405-$88,926

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located in the Scholarly Services Section, Asian Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services.

The position description number for this position is 447805.

The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Duties

The librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In the provision of reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in the use of library resources. The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our collections and resources and making them accessible to all.

Enables access, discovery, dissemination, and use of collections and resources, current and historical, analog and digital, for all users. Provides support for the identification and selection of sources for those engaged in routine research, and maintains connections and life-long learning opportunities for casual users through the discovery and use of the Library’s resources.

Provides reference and instruction to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from standard research interviews, in-person or virtually, and the bibliographic source materials are of limited technical complexity. Identifies domestic and international analog and digital resources in a field of specialty to address user needs that are easily determined from interviews or written requests. Develops knowledge of resources in other institutions to provide informed referrals. Provides support of limited technical complexity in evolving forms of digital scholarship. Assists users with specialized collections under the direction of senior staff and seeks assistance for locating materials that are not readily accessible.

Provides in-person and telephone reference services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation. Utilizes technologies such as Ask-a-Librarian, email, chat, social media, and video conferencing to provide research and reference services. Responds orally or in writing to inquiries related to assigned field of responsibility. Increases access to and convenience of online resources and services by assisting in preparing research guides, collection guides, and finding aids on specific topics of recognized research interest and demand using standard search strategies. Assists senior librarians in revising or updating research materials.

Assist with reviewing a wide variety of brochures, catalogs, journals, and other sources for new items and sources for possible acquisition in order to develop collections in areas of subject or geographic responsibility.
Assists other staff in determining the quality and usefulness of collection materials. Assists in developing strategies for the organization, storage, preservation, and service of materials. Monitors the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards and specifications.

Orients users and explains procedures and regulations governing use and handling of materials in the collection. Coordinates the acquisition of items of limited technical complexity, or those easily acquired, through the online acquisition process. Examines recommendations to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify out-­of-scope materials. Maintains liaison with other recommending officers and subject specialists to coordinate acquisition of materials within and across divisions. 

Under the direction of senior staff, the incumbent liaises with current and potential researchers and users. Collaborates with others to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Assists with different audiences to achieve a variety of outcomes.

Assists with research facilitation, book discussions, tours, workshops, orientation sessions, author talks, workshops, consultations, displays, tutorials, and other means of engagement. Assists in developing content for traditional print outlets and social media platforms.

Collaborates with the Library’s programs for congressional outreach, visitor engagement, educational outreach, and exhibitions, and with other collections-based programs. Represents and attends workshops, conferences, seminars, or meetings in librarianship and other relevant fields for the purpose of professional development. 

Performs various other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Chinese

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Chinese.

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to communicate in Chinese.**

Ability to provide reference and research services.**

Ability to develop and manage library collections.**

Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

NOTE: This position has a language requirement. The incumbent for this position must have at least college-level competency in reading, writing, speaking, and translating Chinese.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Positions: Head Librarian, National Museum of Asian Art Library

Location: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

Job originally posted on ALA JobList

Description

OVERVIEW

The Head Librarian of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art Library is responsible for the development, management, and promotion of the Library’s significant collection of materials related to Asian Art, its initiatives, and its expert research services. Success in this role will require excellent relationship-building skills, to ensure that the collections align with institutional priorities, and programmatic offerings have an impact on the Smithsonian and the diverse research communities served by SLA and NMAA. In addition, the position will directly oversee NMAA’s repository of Japanese-language library holdings and collection development, and catalog Japanese publications. 

This position is administered by Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA), located in and jointly supervised with the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA), and reports to the SLA Associate Director for Research and Scholarly Services and the NMAA Senior Associate Director for Research. Eligible for telework.

About Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) is the world’s largest museum library and archives system and provides authoritative information and innovative services for Smithsonian researchers and curators, as well as scholars and the public worldwide. SLA is an ARL-affiliated network of 21 specialized research libraries and institutional archives, and provides the Institution’s museums and research centers with resources and services that are as diverse and deep as the collections, exhibits, and scholarship they support. SLA’s digital and print research collections play a dynamic role in advancing scientific and cultural understanding, and span the range of pursuits of humanity from aerospace, anthropology, and art history to business history and botany, cultural history, design, philately, and zoology. It maintains a collection of nearly 3 million volumes and 44,000 cubic feet of archival materials, with locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York City and the Republic of Panama.

About National Museum of Asian Art and Library Research Center

With a collection of over 100,000 volumes of materials on Asian arts and cultures, the National Museum of Asian Art’s Library Research Center acquires and makes available its collections, provides a full range of services in support of research, exhibition, publication, and education programs of the institution as well as outside scholars, students, and the public. With more than half of the collection in East Asian languages, the NMAA Library is one of the most important Asian art research libraries in North America. The National Museum of Asian Art, which comprised the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, preserves, exhibits, and interprets Asian art through groundbreaking exhibitions, digital innovation, thought-provoking public programs, and emerging research. It also houses an important collection of nineteenth-century American Art of the Aesthetic Movement, including the largest collection of works by James McNeill Whistler, including his celebrated Peacock Room.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates, develops, coordinates, and directs the NMAA Research Center Library programs and operations; formulates and directs long-range planning for the collection development and for improvement of library services, both for physical and digital access for Smithsonian researchers, scholars, and the public.
• Selects, interprets, and manages collections of scholarly print and electronic materials on Asian art, with particular emphasis on Japanese art. Collects materials published in the field of Asia and Asian studies primarily within arts and humanities disciplines. Conducts research on relevant Asian Art topics, in particular Japanese, to enhance the NMAA Collections. There may be occasional travel for the purpose of acquisitions, research, and/or conference attendance.
• As a subject expert in the arts of Japan, provides expert reference services, collection development, acquisitions of materials. Performs descriptive cataloging of multilingual collections in accordance with national standards as interpreted by the Library of Congress and oversees the library’s resource description and processing workflows. 
• The position requires the incumbent to be fluent in Japanese to oversee and describe the repositories of Japanese art historical publications and catalogue Japanese publications.
• Provides advanced reference and research service, and oversees library staff in scholarly research support, outreach and instruction. Anticipates research needs, and creates specialized trainings and online research tools, and keeps abreast of relevant resources and technology to support the work of a 21st century research library.
• Supervises NMAA library staff, interns, volunteers, and students. Establishes performance goals and duties, conducts formal and informal evaluations, assesses training needs and makes recommendations for further staff development and hiring.
• Develops budget projections for library operations and monitors annual budget spending. Manages the library’s collections budget for monographs and serial acquisitions. Supervises all acquisitions by purchase and gift/exchange to ensure the comprehensiveness of the library collection, including the receiving, processing, and payment of materials.
• Develops strong relationships and works collaboratively with NMAA museum curators, Smithsonian colleagues, and affiliated researchers. Represents SLA and NMAA at attendance and participation in professional associations, seminars, and conferences, and in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Position: Archivist

Location: Smithsonian Institute

Salary: $78,592-$102,166

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located within the Archives Center, Office of Digital Access and Archives, Division of Public History, National Museum of American History (NMAH), at the Smithsonian Institution (SI). The NMAH Archives Center preserves and provides access to documentary evidence of America’s past. 

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to provide public-facing, user-centered access to NMAH’s archival collections, including:

• Oversees the Archives Center’s on-site reference presence by staffing the reading room, scheduling researchers, maintaining registration and related researcher orientation activities, and ensuring the retrieval and return of collections materials. Develops strategies for improved reference service.
• Responds to remote reference inquiries and requests for materials and collaborates with other staff in Archives, Rights and Reproductions, and Digital Assets to fulfill requests for surrogates.
• Analyzes data about archival users and uses to maintain awareness, advise on resources, project future needs, and inform priorities for collecting, processing, and outreach.
• Facilitates digital access to the Archives Center and its collections by scoping and managing digitization projects, overseeing the posting of electronic finding aids online via the Smithsonian Online Virtual Archives (SOVA), ensuring all collections information is current and accurate in ArchivesSpace, managing the Archives Center’s ingest workflows into the Smithsonian’s Digital Access Management System (DAMS), and managing and enhancing Center’s web presence.
• Performs outreach activities, including designing and coordinating special programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation

May need to complete a Probationary Period

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:

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Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet these Basic Requirements: (You must submit academic transcripts): 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.

OR

Combination of education and experience – at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications:

Specialized Experience:
Grade 11: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system. For this position specialized experience is defined as: 1) performing reference and outreach activities for an archival institution or organization ;2) performing onsite reference duties; 3) collecting data about the use and users of archival collections; 4) answering written inquiries /remote research access;  5) participating in outreach activities to promote the use of collections; and 6) digitizing collections.
OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree if directly related to the work of the position. Related degrees may include library and information science, archival studies, and archival science.  

OR

A combination of related Ph.D. level education and specialized experience as described above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

All applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will receive a final rating within one of three category groups based on one or more stages of evaluation which measure job-related criteria:

Best Category – Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job-related competencies above.

Better Category – Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job-related competencies above.

Good Category – Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job-related competencies above to a substantive degree.

This category rating process does not add veterans’ preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-veterans within each quality category. The Hiring Manager may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no veteran in that category is passed over to select a non-veteran in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied. Veterans who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

Education

Refer to the above for education requirement.  

Additional information

• This position is not included in the bargaining unit.  

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position.  However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants for this position may be evaluated in multiple stages. The first stage is an evaluation of your resume that will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training for the job-related competencies below:

1. Knowledge of archival reference principles and practices to fulfill complex reference responsibilities.
2. Skill sufficient to create digital surrogates from archival collections in accordance with established SI standards.
3. Ability to collect and synthesize data regarding the Archive Center’s activities.
4. Knowledge of current archival description and digitization standards and skill in using digital collections and reference management systems for archives.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to coordinate outreach activities and respond to a diverse clientele in person, by telephone, online, and in formal correspondence.

Important Note:

Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

Position: Legislative Data Specialist
Location: Congressional Research Services (CRS), Library of Congress
Originally Posted: USA Jobs
Salary: GS 11, $78,592 – $102,166 

Duties: The Legislative Data Specialist contributes to the Office of Legislative Information Services mandate to quality review, troubleshoot and publish legislative data and documents through Congress.gov legislative information for the United States Congress and their constituents. The Legislative Data Specialist also assists with the day-to-day support to the congressional community as well as ongoing data modernization and enhancements efforts to Congress.gov.

The selectee will serve on a team of information professionals responsible for analyzing, developing, and testing the legislative information systems of the United States Congress. Duties of the Legislative Data Specialist include supporting and training congressional staff and CRS users of the systems, and testing and evaluating new versions of the systems throughout the development process. The selectee will also participate in efforts to ensure the accuracy, availability, and reliability of the information provided to the Congress via the legislative information systems and other Web-based legislative information services, including communicating with data partners from the House, Senate, and Government Publishing Office, as well as end users, about problems or abnormalities in Web-based legislative data and collaborating in order to identify, diagnose, and resolve problems or abnormalities.

Participates in efforts to ensure the accuracy, availability, and reliability of the information provided to the Congress via the legislative information system and other Web-based legislative information services by monitoring a variety of quality control reports, identifying routine and non-routine problems or abnormalities in web-based legislative data, collaborating with colleagues in order to diagnose and resolve problems, as well as communicating on issue resolution to affected users.

Performs testing and other tasks related to the development of the legislative information systems of the United States Congress.

Provides client support and troubleshooting for problems and issues encountered by congressional staff and CRS users of the legislative information system, performs user testing relating to the development of new legislative information systems and enhancements, and develops and delivers training.

The Office of Legislative Information Services is the organization within CRS and the Library of Congress that produces legislative information for the United States Congress that is considered to be authoritative for Federal legislation: it is consulted widely by lawmakers, policymakers, academics, and members of the public who are seeking accurate, objective information on both new and amended Federal legislation.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information
and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on legal and public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

This position may be eligible for subsequent conversion to a permanent appointment, contingent upon business need, available funding and the selectee’s performance. If the position does not become permanent at the end of the 5-year period, CRS employees will be returned to their former position or a position of similar grade and duties without loss of federal service tenure or seniority.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to apply knowledge of data standards**
• Ability to identify information needs and contribute to operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, systems development and implementation **
• Knowledge of legislative information**
• Ability to deliver information resource training
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

Education:
A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree; Or
B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have directly related education and/or specialized experience.

GS- 11: 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.

You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Position: Supervisory Librarian

Location: Library of Congress

Salary: $132,368 -$172,075

Full job posting on USAjobs.

This position is located in the Law Section, U.S. Programs, Law and Lit Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services.

Duties

This position is located in the Law Section, U.S. Programs, Law, & Literature Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery & Preservation Services.  The incumbent of this position serves as Section Head and is responsible for managing the work of the Section, overseeing the cataloging and processing of law materials in a variety of formats and languages by a staff of librarians and library technicians.

Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the Law Section. Determines the human resources needed to accomplish the work of the Law Section, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out the Law Section’s activities.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations, including quality assurance, for staff member which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers’ performance and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and annual formal evaluations to employees. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. 

Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of diversity objectives and by adhering to non-discriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Specifically, initiates non-discriminatory practices for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills. Ensures the security and control of library materials.

Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple projects. Serves as a project leader, team leader, or chairperson for working groups, task forces, committees, etc. Coordinates the details involved in special projects of lasting importance. Utilizes critical judgment to determine scope, emphasis, approach, appropriate techniques, and manner of presentation. Develops technical standards or protocols applicable to a library function. Participates in planning the work of a unit, including formulating goals and objectives and identifying improvements in methods and procedures.  Makes significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative policies, programs, approaches, or analysis methods. Assesses the availability of financial and human resources., Ensures the comprehensiveness and accessibility of library collections.

Interprets and revises existing training policy and program guidance for use by others, including section, division, and/or directorate members. Independently plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the effectiveness of training operations. Solves problems in particularly difficult circumstances. Plans new or significantly updated methods of training, incorporating the latest in information technology.
Performs various other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 137599.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/extranet/cld/development-programs/supervisor/supervisorcompetencies.html

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to supervise, motivate and lead a diverse workforce. **

Experience with cataloging of law materials according to established cataloging principles. **

Ability to analyze, plan, develop and execute library programs and projects.

Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Position: Supervisory Librarian (Chief Librarian)

Location: National Gallery of Art

Salary: $141,022 – $212,100

Full job posting on USAjobs.

The Senior Level Chief Librarian leads and manages the National Gallery’s Library Division (PL), exercising responsibility for establishing the goals for the library, its collection development and maintenance, user access, personnel management, policy administration, and overall operational effectiveness.  The Chief Librarian reports to the Executive Officer—Collections, Exhibitions, and Programs (XO-P).  

As the Chief Librarian, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Planning and Program Evaluation. Responsible for formulating and implementing the division’s short and long-range strategic plans. Consult with the Executive Officer–Collections, Exhibitions and Programs; collaborate with senior library managers and other staff to frame appropriate plans for library operations, and to ensure efficient and timely implementation of programs. Assure that ambitious goals and appropriate policies, guidelines, and procedures are set in place to accomplish program.
2. Collection Development, Management, and Access. Responsible for directing the acquisition, cataloguing, organization, and preservation of the Library’s collections (including image collections) on the history of art and related fields and is responsible for articulating the Library’s acquisitions, cataloging, security, and preservation policies and practices in support of research on art history and related fields.
3. Development Initiatives. In collaboration with the National Gallery’s development department, plan and manage the Library’s fundraising initiatives, including corporate, foundation, and individual prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation. Seek grant funds for special projects as required.
4. Technology Initiatives. Initiate and develop digital strategies to further the PL mission and to improve library services for the user community on site, nationally, and internationally.
5. Financial Management. Make annual recommendations to the Executive Officer–Collections, Exhibitions and Programs and the Treasurer on the federal and private operating budgets for the division and on the allocation of space, time, staff, and equipment.
6. Personnel Management. Ensure the proper management of the PL staff, which is comprised of thirty-nine employees, including three managers overseeing Administration and Technical Services, Reader Services, and Library Image Collections, respectively, and their staffs of librarians, cataloguers, technicians, museum specialists, information technology specialists, administrative and clerical assistants, student aides, and volunteers.
7. Communications, Customer Service, Collegiality, and Public Contact. Represent the Library and its resources to a variety of constituencies, both internal and external.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Only U.S. citizens may apply for employment consideration.

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements

See “Other Information” section regarding Selective Service requirements.

All required documents must be submitted by 11:59PM EST on closing date.

Responses to the mandatory technical qualification questions are required

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Qualifications

All applicants must have 1 year of experience.  Experience is directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, referenced in the technical qualifications, that equipped the candidate with the scope and level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work.  This level of responsibility is typically found at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the Federal Government.  Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had professional training and experience of the scope, level and quality sufficient to carry out the responsibilities of the position effectively.  You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Address each of the following MTQ’s separately.  MTQ Statements must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments and evidence that you possess demonstrated superior technical and senior professional qualifications. Please note that the MTQs must be addressed individually and in narrative form. (Please see ‘Required Documentation’ section for more information) 

(Maximum of 2 pages per MTQ):

1. Knowledge of planning and program evaluation.
2. Knowledge of strategic collection development, management, and access.
3. Knowledge of fundraising for strategic initiatives for a library for a major organization.
4. Knowledge of technological initiatives for an organization’s library.
5. Knowledge of financial management.
6. Knowledge of personnel management.
7. Knowledge of communications, customer service, collegiality, and public contact.

Note: Your experience must be detailed in your resume and MTQ responses to receive full credit.

Mandatory Technical Qualification Statements – MSWord or PDF document. The Qualification Statement must be formatted using size 12 font, with 1-inch margins and should not exceed two (2) pages for each mandatory qualifications statement. Do not use/list a Social Security Number on this document. When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select “Qualification Statement” as the document type.

Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

Education

Evaluation of Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-9 and above):

Experience must have demonstrated the ability to perform, supervise, or direct one or more of the functional areas of work covered by this series; to understand the concepts, theories, new developments, and co-relationship of information in related fields; and to maintain up-to-date information on the state of the art. For positions where foreign language proficiency is needed, applicants must be able to read and/or translate material in the appropriate specialized subject-matter field.

For Librarian (appropriate specialization): Applicants must also possess specialized knowledge of a subject-matter field and/or proficiency in one or more foreign languages directly related to the position(s) being filled. When such knowledge is required for the position, an applicant’s education or experience must have included or been supplemented by the requirements specified in one of the paragraphs below:

1. A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university that meets all academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree that included at least 24 semester hours in the specialized field for which the applicant is being considered, e.g., physical science, biological science, social science; or that included any combination of subjects with at least 15 semester hours in a major subject (such as physics or chemistry) that is especially applicable to the position for which the applicant is being considered;
   or
2. Completion of at least 24 semester hours of legal study in an accredited law school for positions primarily concerned with providing library services in law or legislative reference;
   or
3. Four years of pertinent experience of such nature and level to provide a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, terminology and expressions of the appropriate discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; ability to acquire additional information about the field and related fields; and some knowledge of literature resources in the field.
   Such experience should be equivalent to that which would have been acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year curriculum in an accredited college or university with major study in appropriate subjects, or combination of subjects, as specified in (a) above; or legal training as specified in (b) above;
   or
4. Any time equivalent combination of experience as described in (c) with education as described in (a) or (b) above;
   or
5. Demonstrated ability as shown by education or experience to read or translate information from one or more foreign languages into English.

Supervisory and Administrative Positions

For supervisory positions, see the “Qualification Standard for Supervisory Positions” in Section IV-A of this Manual. For positions concerned with administration, management, or direction of library programs, candidates must meet all other requirements for the particular grade and also show that they possess the required administrative and/or managerial ability to perform successfully the duties of such positions. Education, training, or experience of the candidate should demonstrate, e.g., ability to manage or direct a library, group of libraries, or library system; ability to plan, organize, and direct the development and execution of library programs, policies, and procedures; ability to plan or conduct management studies, public relations, and educational activities, ability to plan, develop and carry out administrative activities of the library or library system concerned with budget and finance, personnel, plant and equipment, etc.

Position: Research Librarian (Government and Finance)

Location: Library of Congress

Salary: $78,592 – $102,166

Full job posting on USAjobs.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Librarian for the Government and Finance Division (G&F). This position will provide research and library services to CRS colleagues and congressional clients in areas covered by G&F, such as appropriations, budgeting, Congress, cybersecurity, economic policy, elections, emergency management, executive and judicial branch oversight, financial services, grants, legislative process, and public finance.

Duties

The Government and Finance (G&F) Division’s work focuses on how the three branches of government are organized, managed, and funded. This includes the organization, structure, operations and management of Congress, the executive and judicial branches; the congressional budget and appropriations process, the legislative process and congressional history; and issues related to American federalism, elections, emergency management, community development, and homeland security. Financial issues covered include banking, financial institutions, insurance, securities, taxation, public finance, fiscal and monetary policy, public debt, and economic impacts of tax and budget policy. The division also covers entities with unique government responsibilities such as the Census Bureau, Federal Reserve, Postal Service, and FEMA.

Research Librarians work individually and as part of teams to provide research and library services across the full range of policy areas covered by the division and author products used each year by thousands of congressional clients on topics that include appointments/nominations, appropriations status tracking, federal awards tracking, federal disaster assistance programs, federal employees, grants work in a congressional office, and various types of congressional and legislative information.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

Research Librarians are often involved in the following activities.

• Working under deadlines within specialized issue areas that may be obscure, ambiguous, and contentious.
• Rapidly building working knowledge of specialized issue areas and resources as part of successfully identifying, proposing, developing, and executing research projects.
• Collaborating and consulting with internal and external subject specialists to develop and improve research projects.
• Negotiating with clients and colleagues on the substance of research projects, which may include developing an array of different options and facilitating decisions related to sources, methodology, and form of a final product.
• Designing and writing products as a solo author or co-author that describe the findings of research projects. These products often include multiple elements such as abstracts, methodological descriptions, summaries, and tables.
• Making effective use of peer review of products by incorporating feedback from multiple colleagues into coherent and cohesive products.
• Working within a multi-level product development and review process to ensure accuracy, appropriate scope, adherence to organizational policies and values, and responsiveness of products.
• Delivering products to clients in writing, by phone, and in-person, often in combination, and in accordance with the circumstances of each unique research project and resulting product.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of the content, scope, and search functionality of specialized research resources relevant to research projects.
• Identifying, testing, and evaluating new general and specialized research resources; performing market analyses on competing resources; and recommending resources for purchase or renewal.
• Providing orientation and training/instruction to congressional clients and colleagues on research methods and research resources.

Candidates with a Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree and background working in a library, college/university, information center, or other research organization are encouraged to apply. Previous experience with public speaking in an instructional capacity is desired.  

The position description number for this position is 336982.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime or compflex work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

• Ability to apply knowledge of research resources in government and finance.**
• Ability to conduct information research.**
• Ability to communicate in writing.**
• Ability to utilize information technology.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others.
• Ability to focus on the client.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.