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Reference Librarian
Library of Congress · Posted 10 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Researcher Engagement & General Collection Division, General & International Collections Directorate, and Researcher & Collections Services Service Unit. The position description number for this position is 447805. 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.
What You'll Do
- →The Researcher Engagement and General Collection Division is seeking a service-oriented librarian to join the Researcher Experience Section.
- →This position is responsible for facilitating a positive researcher experience with the extensive General Collections at the Library of Congress.
- →The Researcher Experience Section provides 1) point-of-need researcher support for use of the General Collections in both the Main and Science & Business Reading Rooms 2) chat and online reference services, and 3) learning and instructional content through onsite and online modalities.
- →Researcher Experience librarians work closely and collaboratively with the other sections of the Division: Science, Business, History and Genealogy, Humanities and Social Sciences, Access Services, and Collection Services; and in coordination with other units throughout the Library.
- →The position serves as a librarian in the Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division within the General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (Library).
- →The position reports to the supervisor of the Researcher Experience Section within the Division.
- →The librarian is responsible for 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 and collaborating with colleagues to build the collections of the de facto national library.
- →The librarian provides support in developing new collections acquisitions and in the stewardship of existing collections.
- →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.
- →Provides in-person and telephone reference services in a reading room setting and through reference desk rotation, including some weekend and evening hours.
- →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 their 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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Basic Requirement: All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education.
- ✓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.
- ✓In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have directly related education and/or specialized experience.
- ✓GS- 9 Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 515dc63e-81da-400e-96cb-0fdbde3f9ad3
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