Reference Librarian

Summary The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future. Duties This position is located in the American Folklife Center, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services within the Library Collections and Services Group at the Library of Congress. As a Reference Librarian, you will: Interview researchers, analyze their questions and requirements, and recommend materials appropriate to their needs. Orient readers to the reading room and its services. Guide researchers in employing search strategies that tap the full range of the Division's reference tools and resources to meet the researcher's need. Provide information on the collections, finding tools, and relevant reference sources. Maintain awareness and knowledge of folklife or related fields, developments in the field, and availability of reference and resource materials. Develop, promote, facilitate, present, and evaluate programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of researchers and other user communities. Assist with arrangements for new acquisitions or donations by scheduling delivery of objects and preparing listings of new items. The position description number for this position is 446149. 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 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 provide reference and research services.** Ability to develop and manage research collections.** Knowledge of folklife, oral history, military history, and/or related fields.** Ability to provide consultation, outreach, and liaison services.** Ability to utilize information technology to perform library services. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education All librarians must meet the requirements for professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and education. However, as a standard practice applicants enter at grade GS-9 on the basis of a master's degree in library science. 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

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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- 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. 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.