Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003261)

at Library of Congress (view profile)
Published February 2, 2026
Location Washington, Washington D.C.
Category Public or Governmental  
Job Type Full-time  
Apply Here https://www.loc.gov/item/careers/librarian-vacancyvar003261/
Cover Letter Requirements Not Required
Minimum Compensation in Local Currency $70,623
Maximum Compensation in Local Currency $91,815
Hourly or Salary? Salary

Description

  • Opening Date: January 30, 2026
  • Closing Date: March 2, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 856084900
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003261
  • LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
  • Grade: GS-09
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $70,623.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $91,815.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Israel and Judaica Section, Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. 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.

Catalogs a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assigns headings to catalog entries. Selects and assigns classification numbers. Establishes personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file. Establishes and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and classification schedule. Creates and revises bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules. Performs content designation of bibliographic and authority records. Performs research in the cataloger's reference collection, online databases, the world wide web, and the collections of the Library. Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process.