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Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003417)
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Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003426)
permanent ( open to all )
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…
Opening Date: July 31, 2026
Closing Date: August 13, 2026
Grade Level: GS-09
Series: 1410
Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room) (Vacancy#:VAR003383)
permanent ( open to all )
The Head of the European Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Section, supervising the staff, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Section's geographic area of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Division Chief, the incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate…
Opening Date: July 30, 2026
Closing Date: August 13, 2026
Grade Level: GS-14
Series: 1410
Supervisory Librarian (Hebraic Section Head) (Vacancy#: VAR003378)
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
This position is located in the African and Middle East Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The Section Head is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the section, supervising the staff and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the section's geographic area of responsibility.
Opening Date: July 10, 2026
Closing Date: August 13, 2026
Grade Level: GS-14
Series: 1410
Reference Librarian (Geography and Map Division)(Vacancy#:VAR003412)
permanent ( open to all )
This position serves as a Reference Librarian located in the Geography and Map Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services within the Library Collections Services Group at the Library of Congress. The incumbent will provides reference services in response to requests received in various forms; communicate with a wide variety of patrons with non-routine questions regarding access, handling, and use of the Geography…
Opening Date: July 31, 2026
Closing Date: August 14, 2026
Grade Level: GS-09
Series: 1410
Digital Engagement Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity )
nte 120 days ( library employees only )
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The LOCal project within the Researcher & Collections Services is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-12 grade level to serve on a full-time temporary promotion OR a qualified GS-13 level to serve on a full-time or part-time, 120-day detail (no promotion) as a Digital Engagement Specialist on the LOCal project team. Applicants must have one year-time-in-grade at the GS-12 level…
Opening Date: August 7, 2026
Closing Date: August 17, 2026
Grade Level: GS-13
Series: 1410
Collections Librarian (Vacancy#: VAR003395)
permanent ( library employees only )
The position serves as a Collections Librarian located in the Reference and Reader Services Section (RRS), Rare Book and Special Collections Division (RBSCD), Special Collections Directorate (SCD) within the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (Library), and reports to the Supervisor, RBSCD. The incumbent is responsible for implementing collections projects,…
Opening Date: August 5, 2026
Closing Date: August 18, 2026
Grade Level: GS-12
Series: 1410
Facility Operations Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003394)
nte 5 years ( open to all )
This position located in the Facility Operations Office, Facility Services, Integrated Support Services (ISS), Library of Congress (LC). The incumbent supports the management of facilities and equipment within the Library of Congress, focusing on Library facilities to include physical structures, utilities, surrounding grounds, custodial and food services. This position performs a variety of administrative services to inspect, maintain, repair/modify facilities, and to operate facility…
Opening Date: August 6, 2026
Closing Date: August 20, 2026
Grade Level: GS-07
Series: 1640
Conservator (Vacancy#:VAR003405)
permanent ( library employees only )
The Conservator position is located in the Conservation Division in the Preservation Directorate in Discovery and Preservation Services in the Library Collections and Services Group. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library’s collections through a variety of preservation programs. The Conservation Division accomplishes the preservation of the Library’s holdings – ranging from the General and Reference Collections to the…
Opening Date: July 28, 2026
Closing Date: August 27, 2026
Grade Level: GS-13
Series: 1001
Librarian (Preservation Specialist)(Vacancy#:VAR003406)
permanent ( library employees only )
The Preservation Specialist position is located in the Conservation Division in the Preservation Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library's collections through a variety of preservation programs. The Conservation Division accomplishes the preservation of the Library's collections, ranging from the general research collections to the rare, valuable, and special format collections, through a variety of activities. Incumbents in…
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Opening Date: July 28, 2026
Closing Date: August 27, 2026
Grade Level: GS-13
Series: 1410
Quality Assurance Specialist (Computer Software) (Vacancy#:VAR003392)
permanent ( open to all )
The incumbent is responsible for the testing of Web applications, ensuring that project schedules and deadlines are met.As the Quality Assurance Specialist, you will:
- Create and execute Test Strategies and Test Plans to ensure proper operation and absence of defects.
- Additional responsibilities include: manage the testing process; provide estimates of new projects, document all defects via an Issue tracking system; report on issues and testing…
Opening Date: August 13, 2026
Closing Date: August 27, 2026
Grade Level: GS-13
Series: 1910
Safety and Occupational Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003416)
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
This position is located within the Safety Services Division of the Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate of the Library of Congress (Library). The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Safety Services Division and reports to the Director of ISS. The incumbent manages a variety of agency programs related to work areas, processes, and equipment to ensure the safety and environmental health of Library…
Opening Date: August 14, 2026
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Grade Level: GS-14
Series: 0018
Folklife Specialist (Research & Programs) (Vacancy#:VAR003415)
permanent ( open to all )
The Folklife Specialist (Research and Programs) position is located in Researcher and Collections Services (RCS), of the Special Collections Directorate (SCD) in the American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress. Pursuant to Public Law 94-201, the American Folklife Center was created in 1976 by the U.S. Congress to “preserve and present” American folklife through programs of research, documentation, archival preservation, reference service,…
Opening Date: August 11, 2026
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Grade Level: GS-09
Series: 1001
Chemist (Preservation Scientist) (Vacancy#:VAR003401)
permanent ( open to all )
Incumbent works only under the most general supervision of the Chief of the Preservation Research and Testing Division, who may outline in general terms the scientific and technical problems to be studied and the chemical areas of opportunity which will contribute to the Library's preservation research program. Work is carried
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