Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) (VAR003402)

Association of Research Libraries; Job; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Library of Congress seeks a Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) to support the Preservation Research and Testing Division in Washington, DC. You will assist with scientific analysis and preservation-related research across diverse collections.

The incumbent helps build scientific reference materials, conducts tests on exhibit, housing, and storage materials, and supports ongoing preservation programs to ensure long-term access to the Library’s treasures.

Responsabilités

• Assist Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) programs and projects involving scientific analysis and research related to preservation of collections.
• Develop and maintain scientific reference collections for preservation research.
• Test materials used to exhibit, house, or store collections to ensure they meet current Library specifications.

Description du poste

Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) (VAR003402)

Library of Congress Job Location: Apply By: 9/16/2026 Date Created: 08/28/2026

• Opening Date: August 27, 2026
• Closing Date: September 16, 2026
• OPM Control Number: 882559300
• Vacancy Number: VAR003402
• LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
• Grade: GS-07
• Series: 1411
• Minimum Salary: $57,736.00
• Maximum Salary: $75,059.00
• Promotion Potential: GS-08
• Duty Location: Washington, DC
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Availability: Open to All

The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.

We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.

This position reports to the Chief, Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD), Preservation Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library’s numerous and diverse collections through a variety of preservation programs. The incumbent provides assistance to PRTD programs and projects involving scientific analysis and research related to the preservation of collections; the development and maintenance of scientific reference collections; and the testing of materials used to exhibit, house, or store collections to ensure they meet current Library specifications.

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