Digital Collections Specialist (VAR003428)
Digital Collections Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003428)
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- Opening Date: September 16, 2026
- Closing Date: October 5, 2026
- OPM Control Number: 884912800
- Vacancy Number: VAR003428
- LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
- Grade: 09
- Series: 1410
- Minimum Salary: $70,623.00
- Maximum Salary: $91,815.00
- Work Schedule: Flexitime
- Promotion Potential: GS-12
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Security Clearance: Other
- Availability: Open to All
- Telework Eligibility: Hybrid
This position serves as a Digital Collections Specialist and is located within the Digital Collections Management and Services Division, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services within the Library Collection and Services Group at the Library of Congress.
Qualifications include:
- Knowledge of library best practices and procedures for the lifecycle management of digital collection materials.**
- Knowledge of metadata and metadata best practices for managing digital collections. **
- Ability to plan and carry out digital content management projects.
- Ability to interact collaboratively with others to provide consultation and liaison duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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