Librarian (Cataloger)(VAR003444)

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

Job summary

Digital Library Federation invites applications for Librarian (Cataloger) in Washington, DC. This role catalogs diverse library materials in an electronic environment, advancing bibliographic control within the Music Division.

Responsibilities include applying cataloging standards and collaborating with staff to support library programs and user access. Requires attention to detail and knowledge of MARC and cataloging rules.

Qualifications

• Cataloging is performed in an electronic environment.
• Materials cataloged include books, rare books, manuscripts, electronic resources, microforms and musical scores.

Responsibilities

• The position is located in the Music Division, Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services, Library Collections Services Group, which provides bibliographic control of the Library’s music and performing arts collections and leadership to the library and information communities in the development of cataloging theory and practice.
• A variety of material is cataloged by the Division, including books, rare books, manuscripts, electronic resources, microforms and musical scores.

Job description

Librarian (Cataloger)(VAR003444)

• Opening Date: August 27, 2026
• Closing Date: September 10, 2026
• OPM Control Number: 882423400
• Vacancy Number: VAR003444
• LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
• Grade: GS-09
• Series: 1410
• Minimum Salary: $70,623.00 per year
• Maximum Salary: $91,815.00 per year
• Work Schedule: Full-time - Flexitime, Compflex
• Promotion Potential: GS-12
• Duty Location: Washington, DC
• Security Clearance: Other
• Availability: Open to All
• Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The position is located in the Music Division, Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services, Library Collections Services Group, which provides innovative and effective bibliographic control of the Library’s music and performing arts collections and leadership to the library and information communities in the development of cataloging theory and practice. A variety of material is cataloged by the Division, including books, rare books, manuscripts, electronic resources, microforms and musical scores. The cataloging is done in an electronic environment. The work of the Division affects the development of Library programs and the standards and principles used by librarians in government, public, and academic libraries throughout the United Staes. Stakeholders include Congress, scholars and the general public, and the larger library and information communities.