Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003304)

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-vacancyvar003304/
Minimum Compensation in Local Currency 70,623
Maximum Compensation in Local Currency $91,815
Hourly or Salary? Salary

Description

  • Opening Date: April 15, 2026
  • Closing Date: May 5, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 865319500
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003304
  • 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: Local Telework

This position is located in the Middle East And South Asia Section, Asian And Middle Eastern Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.

The position description number for this position is 457104.

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 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.

Qualifications include:

Ability to communicate in Arabic and English, and preferably Persian or other Middle Eastern 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.

Knowledge of history, politics, literature, and culture of one or more Middle Eastern countries.

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

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

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.