Librarian (Vacancy# VAR003114)

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Digital Library Federation is seeking a genealogy and local history librarian responsible for collection building and research facilitation. This role involves engaging with diverse communities and utilizing both traditional and digital methods to enhance library services.

Responsibilities

• Build collections for the national library.
• Facilitate research and reference instruction.
• Coordinate library engagement with diverse users.

Job description

• Opening Date: June 11, 2025
• Closing Date: June 25, 2025
• OPM Control Number: 838619400
• Vacancy Number: VAR003114
• LC Organization Unit: Researcher and Collection Services
• Grade: GS-09
• Series: 1410
• Minimum Salary: $69,923.00
• Maximum Salary: $90,898.00
• Availability: Open to All
• Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The genealogy and local history librarian is responsible for building the collections of the de facto national library; facilitating research and reference instruction and support onsite and virtually; and coordinating library engagement and interaction with a large and diverse array of users and communities. The librarian helps balance new collections acquisitions with responsible stewardship of existing collections while building a more diverse and inclusive record for future generations. In the provision of reference and research services, the librarian utilizes traditional in-person methods in reading rooms and emerging technologies including social media and digital scholarship to assist researchers and other audiences in the use of library resources. The librarian serves as the division’s primary liaison with researchers, visitors, and communities of practice, raising awareness of our genealogy and local history collections and resources and making them accessible to all.