Librarian (Vacancy#VAR003288)

at Library of Congress (view profile)
Published April 17, 2026
Location Washington D.C., Washington D.C.
Category Public or Governmental  
Job Type Full-time  
Apply Here https://www.loc.gov/item/careers/librarian-vacancyvar003288/
Minimum Compensation in Local Currency $70,623
Maximum Compensation in Local Currency $91,815
Hourly or Salary? Salary

Description

  • Opening Date: April 14, 2026
  • Closing Date: May 15, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 865191400
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003288
  • LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
  • Grade: GS-09
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $70,623.00
  • Maximum Salary: $91,815.00
  • 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.

Qualifications include:

Ability to communicate in English and at least one other language required by the Germanic and Slavic Division with preference for Baltic, Greek, Hungarian, Scandinavian or Slavic languages.**

Knowledge of library acquisitions and/or cataloging rules, practices, and procedures.**

Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring and/or cataloging library materials.**

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

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison services.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.