Library of Congress is hiring: Librarian (Research Specialist) (Vacancy#:VAR0029

Permanent (U.S. Citizens Only) Librarian (Research Specialist) (Vacancy#:VAR002936)

• Opening Date: November 25, 2024
• Closing Date: December 26, 2024
• OPM Control Number: 820957600
• Vacancy Number: VAR002936
• LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
• Grade: GS-12
• Series: 1410
• Minimum Salary: $99,200.00
• Maximum Salary: $128,956.00
• Availability: U.S. Citizens Only

This position serves as a Research Librarian in the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The incumbent analyzes and solves complex research problems within specialized policy research areas. Factors that affect the complexity of a request include its novelty, the difficulty in locating authoritative information, and the specialized nature of the subject area. The incumbent responds to congressional and internal requests for information related to complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of the context/background of the issue, and information that is difficult to find and/or requires filtering/synthesis. Using specialized knowledge, the incumbent prepares complex responses to inquiries, develops and executes research methodologies for specialized and complex topics, and maintains knowledge of research resources. The incumbent identifies, tests, and evaluates new specialized research resources, performs market analyses on competing resources, and recommends specialized information resources and research materials for purchase or renewal. Additionally, the incumbent provides orientation and training/instruction to congressional clients, colleagues, and peers on research methods and research resources.

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