We share this Library of Congress (LOC) announcement for a Caribbean Area Librarian (Vacancy: VAR003411). The closing date for applications is August 31, 2026. See more details below and at the LOC.
Description: This position serves as a Librarian in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division, General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Research And Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LOC) and reports to the division supervisor.
The librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In the provision of reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in the use of library resources. The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our collections and resources and making them accessible to all.
- Opening Date: August 17, 2026
- Closing Date: August 31, 2026
- OPM Control Number: 880807200
- Vacancy Number: VAR003411
- 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: Fulltime – Permanent
- Promotion Potential: GS-12
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Security Clearance: Other
- Availability: Open to All
- Telework Eligibility: Hybrid
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