Current Openings

  • detail ( library employees only )
    Temporary Promotion or Detail Opportunity - Administrative Assistant Preservation Research & Testing Division (PRTD) is offering an opportunity for a qualified permanent Library Services staff person at the GS-7 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-8 level, OR a qualified permanent Library Services staff person at the GS-08 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time NTE 120-day detail. The position for this detail/and or temporary promotion...
    • Opening Date: June 1, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 8, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-08
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian - (Vacancy #: VAR000379) This position is located in the Literature Section of the U.S. Programs, Law & Literature Division in the Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate of Library Services within the Library of Congress. The Literature Section at the Library of Congress seeks a cataloger with strong cataloging and classification skills to provide original and copy cataloging primarily for material in one or more of the following...
    • Opening Date: May 10, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 11, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Administrative Officer - (Vacancy #: VAR000299) The Administrative Officer is located in the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), National Enterprises, National and International Outreach at the Library of Congress. The position reports directly to the FEDLINK Executive Director and assists the Director in providing a broad range of administrative services in support of the mission of FEDLINK. FEDLINK is an organization of federal agencies working together to achieve optimum...
    • Opening Date: May 22, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 12, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0341
  • nte 5 years ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Health Policy - (Vacancy #: VAR000445 ) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks two Analysts in Health Policy to join its Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP). Applicants should have experience conducting analysis of issues related to health insurance or public health policy and research. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team and to be responsive under time pressure are essential for...
    • Opening Date: April 30, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 12, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Library Technician (Materials Expediter) - (Vacancy #: VAR000433) Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters;...
    • Opening Date: May 30, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 13, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Library Technician (Collections) - (Vacancy #: VAR000432) The incumbent is responsible for assisting Division supervisors and staff with the resolution of processing workflow problems and for providing input for the resolution of technical discrepancies arising from the implementation of the Library's Integrated Library System (ILS) and its specific applications to Law Library workflow. The incumbent must demonstrate an expert knowledge of the ILS and its modules (acquisitions; serials; cataloging; circulation; and...
    • Opening Date: April 30, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 14, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Writer-Editor - (Vacancy #: VAR000061) The Writer-Editor researches, writes and edits as assigned for the Library of Congress blog, the staff Gazette and the Library of Congress Magazine. The incumbent develops story ideas and works with experts across the Library to curate content for Library publications. The incumbent researches and verifies facts and information to promote the Library’s programs, collections and services. The incumbent researches, recommends and provides background...
    • Opening Date: May 31, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 14, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1082
  • nte 5 years ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Education Policy - (Vacancy #: VAR000450) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks an Analyst in Education Policy to join its Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP). Applicants should have experience conducting analysis of issues related to education policy. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team and to be responsive under time pressure are essential for success in this position. The work...
    • Opening Date: May 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Information Management Specialist (Vacancy# VAR000475) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Knowledge Services Group (KSG) seeks two Information Management Specialists to join its Information Architecture, Data and Analytics Section. The selectees will manage and organize digital and print content in CRS repositories and archives, report data metrics, and provide instructional services.Candidates including recent graduates with knowledge of disciplines related to the organization of information and an understanding of the principles...
    • Opening Date: May 25, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1412
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Information Technology Specialist (INET) - (Vacancy #: VAR000429) This position is located in Web Services within the Office of the Chief Information Officer and reports to the Chief of Web Services. The incumbent serves as an expert Web Metrics Analyst, producing and analyzing web metrics for the Library of Congress website and social media channels. The incumbent will work with existing metrics and survey tools, research new products and services, and analyze...
    • Opening Date: June 1, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 2210
  • temporary ( u.s. citizens only )
    QUALITY ASSURANCE EDITOR The Publishing and Editorial Resources Section of the Office of Congressional Information and Publishing at the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress seeks a Quality Assurance Editor for up to six months. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a...
    • Opening Date: May 25, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-11
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Contract Specialist - (Vacancy #: VAR000478) The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Contract Specialist of the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK), reporting to the FEDLINK Executive Director. The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) is an organization of federal agencies working together to achieve optimum use of the resources and facilities of federal libraries and information centers by promoting common services, coordinating and sharing available resources, and providing continuing...
    • Opening Date: May 25, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Librarian (Preservation) - (Vacancy #: VAR000385) This position is located in the Paper Conservation Section, Conservation Division, Preservation Directorate, Library Services. The incumbent serves as Section Head and is responsible for work conducted in this section, which includes assessments, surveys, evaluations, treatments, documentation, and housing of paper format collections and paper artifacts; preparation work for exhibitions; research into optimizing paper conservation treatment methods and protocols; participation in the division's intern...
    • Opening Date: May 14, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1410
  • temporary ( u.s. citizens only )
    USER SUPPORT SPECIALIST The Publishing and Editorial Resources Section of the Office of Congressional Information and Publishing at the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress seeks a Quality Assurance Editor for up to six months. CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a...
    • Opening Date: May 25, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 15, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-11
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Manuscript-Historian) - (Vacancy #: VAR000386) The Librarian (Manuscript Historian - Specialist) position has primary or shared curatorial and acquisition responsibilities for a wide range of collections in the field of American women’s history held by the Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Included are such luminaries as reformers Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Alice Stone Blackwell, Clara Barton, Margaret Sanger, and Mary Church Terrell; First Ladies Dolley...
    • Opening Date: May 17, 2018
    • Closing Date: June 18, 2018
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Supervisory Program Specialist (Deputy Director, Copyright Modernization Office) - (Vacancy #: VAR000462) The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director reporting to the Director of the Copyright Modernization Office. As an important component of the United States Copyright Office, which is part of The Library of Congress, the Copyright Modernization Office is responsible for identifying current and future processes, systems, and infrastructure required by the Copyright Office as it fulfills its mission to promote creativity by administering...