Librarian
Library of Congress
1 vacancy in the following location:
· Washington DC, DC
Work Schedule is Open - Permanent
Opened Monday 3/28/2016
Closes Monday 4/18/2016
· Salary Range
$53,435.00 to $69,460.00 / Per Year
· Series & Grade
GS-1410-09/09
· Promotion Potential
13
· Supervisory Status
No
· 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.
· Control Number
434045800
· Job Announcement Number
150276
Job Overview
Summary
The reference librarian is responsible for recommending collections for either South Asia, preferably India; or for Japan. Assists researchers in the culture, history, literature, politics, economies, humanities, and social sciences of countries covered by the Asian Division and specializes in South Asia or Japan. Reference librarians have extensive custodial responsibilities and are responsible for recommending materials for acquisition, monitoring the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to preservation standards, and for overseeing the collections in their field of expertise. Produce bibliographic publications, online reference tools, scholarly programs and colloquia on topics in the areas of their divisions. Provide reference and instructional services to individual researchers and groups.
This position is located in the Asian Division, Collections and Services Directorate, Library Services.
The position description number for this position is 12535.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position may work a flextime schedule, however, may be required to work a variable work schedule as needed to ensure adequate coverage during the reading room hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Duties
The Reference Librarian provides assistance to researchers on the culture, history, literature, politics, political structure, economics, humanities, and social sciences of all countries covered by the Asian Division with an emphasis on South Asia, preferably India; or Japan. Clients include Congress, foreign and U.S. Government agencies, national and international academics and scholars, research and scientific institutions, and the general public.
The Reference Librarian produces bibliographic publications, online reference tools, scholarly programs and colloquia on topics in the area of the Division. Also, provides reference and instructional services to individual researchers and groups where needs are relatively easy to determine from client interviews in person, over the telephone, or written requests.
The Reference Librarian is responsible for collection maintenance and preservation, as well as development, bibliographic control, processing and general custody of collections in their field of expertise. This may include reviewing various brochures, catalogs, journals, websites and other sources of items for possible acquisition to develop collections in areas of subject or geographical responsibility; and monitoring the condition of collection materials to ensure adherence to established preservation standards.
Assists in preparing research guides and finding aids on specific topics of interest to clients using standard search strategies. Assists senior librarians in revising and updating research materials.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of history, politics, and literature of one or more South Asian countries; or Japan. **
Ability to communicate in one or more South Asian languages, preferably Hindi of India; or Japanese and English. **
Ability to provide reference and research services.
Ability to use integrated library systems, applications or other information technologies.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. No additional requirements to those listed above.
Security Clearance
Not Applicable
To apply: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/434045800
Dongfang Shao, PhD
Chief, Asian Division
Library of Congress
(202)707-5919 (O.)
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