Library of Congress is hiring: Reference Librarian (Detail /Temporary Promotion

Reference Librarian (Detail /Temporary Promotion)

• Opening Date: February 25, 2025
• Closing Date: March 4, 2025
• LC Organization Unit: Library Collections and Services Group
• Grade: GS-09
• Series: 1410
• Availability: Library Employees within Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) Only
• Duration: 120 Days

The Latin American, Caribbean, and European Division (LACE) is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-8 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-9 level or a qualified individual at the GS-09 level (no promotion) to serve on a 120-day detail as a Reference Librarian to the Hispanic Reading Room. The selectee will work under the direct supervision of the Hispanic Reading Room Head.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides reference services for Hispanic Reading Room constituents including patrons, LC staff, researchers, Congress, and the general public by phone, email, and Ask-a-Librarian.
• Provides orientations to walk-in patrons and scheduled researchers about the Hispanic Reading Room, its resources, and its program services during regular shifts in the Hispanic Reading Room and as needed.
• Participates in ongoing collection maintenance in the Hispanic Reading Room.
• Creates or edits content for digital engagement in LibGuides, blogs, and/or StoryMaps as needed.
• Participates in special projects and events as assigned, including displays, Congressional engagements, and LC-wide events.

Application Process

Interested candidates should:

1. Obtain permission from their supervisor.
2. Submit a one-page Statement of Interest describing qualifications that include work experience, education, and training related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Ability to conduct reference and information functions including providing direct patron services in person and by phone, email, and virtual reference platforms.
• Ability to use reference systems such as LibAnswers and Reference Analytics, softphone applications, online library catalogs, electronic databases, collaboration tools, and standard office applications.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to a wide range of library stakeholders.
• Knowledge of countries, languages of the Caribbean, Latin America, and/or the Iberian Peninsula.

The applicant should also provide the name and email address of their immediate supervisor.

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to LC permanent and indefinite staff who have permission from their supervisor.

Work Schedule: Flextime schedule, with telework of up to four days per pay period, with desired onsite schedule of Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Submission: With permission from their supervisor, candidates should submit the required documents above to Hispanic Reading Room Interim Head, Dani Thurber (mathu@loc.gov) by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, March 4th.

Selection: Applicant information will be reviewed, and the top qualified candidate based on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be selected.

Start Date: The desired start date for this opportunity is March 24, 2025.

For More Information

Human Resources
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