Audience Engagement/Southeast Asian Reference Librarian (VAR003409)

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Library of Congress seeks an Audience Engagement/Southeast Asian Reference Librarian in the Asian Division within the General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library.

The position advances access to Asian collections, spearheads outreach, and collaborates with colleagues to enhance research support.

Job description

• Opening Date: September 4, 2026
• Closing Date: October 2, 2026
• OPM Control Number: 883645700
• Vacancy Number: VAR003409
• LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
• Grade: GS-09
• Series: 1410
• Minimum Salary: $70,623.00 per year
• Maximum Salary: $91,815 per year
• Work Schedule: Full-time - Flexitime
• Promotion Potential: GS-12
• Duty Location: Washington, DC
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Availability: Open to All
• Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The position is for an Audience Engagement/Southeast Asian Reference Librarian who serves in the Asian Division within the General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG)at the Library of Congress (Library). The divisions in the GICD are the primary gateway to the collections and services under its purview, setting strategies for acquiring, developing, digitizing, and making discoverable the Library's collections; ensuring diversity in collections development, community engagement, and user services; implementing innovative onsite and online services that support traditional and evolving forms of research; and pursuing creative and practical channels for increasing public engagement with the Library, its staff, and collections.