Librarian
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Librarian (VAR003426)
- Opening Date: July 31, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- OPM Control Number: 878824500
- Vacancy Number: VAR003426
- 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
- Work Schedule: Full-Time
- Promotion Potential: GS-12
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Security Clearance: Other
- Availability: Open to All
- Telework Eligibility: Hybrid
This position is located in the Anglo Nations, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. This position 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.
Who may apply: Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
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