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Librarian Reference

Library of Congress
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Librarian (Reference) (Vacancy#:VAR003446)

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  • Opening Date: August 28, 2026
  • Closing Date: September 11, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 882575500
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003446
  • LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
  • Grade: GS-09
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $70,623.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $91,815.00 per year
  • Work Schedule: Full-time - Flexitime
  • Promotion Potential: GS-12
  • Duty Location: Washington, DC
  • Security Clearance: Other
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in Reader Services Section, Music Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The Music Division in the Special Collections Directorate is the Library's primary gateway to collections and reference services on music, theater, and dance. The Music Division houses both a general collection of individually cataloged material and over 800 named special collections. These collections include scores, correspondence, writings, business papers, iconography, and musical instruments. The incumbent reports directly to the Head, Reader Services Section. The incumbent may be an authority in a specialized field of music and is an expert in digital reference service.

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