Library Technician (Preservation Science Technician) (VAR003402)

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress seeks highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. This position reports to the Chief, Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD), Preservation Directorate, to support scientific analysis and research for the preservation of Library collections.

The incumbent provides assistance to PRTD programs and projects involving testing of materials used to exhibit, house, or store collections to ensure they meet current Library specifications.

Qualifications

• Assist in scientific analysis and research related to preservation.
• Develop and maintain scientific reference collections.
• Test materials used to exhibit, house, or store collections.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Chief, Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD).
• Support PRTD programs and projects involving scientific analysis and testing for preservation of holdings.
• Ensure materials meet current Library specifications for exhibit, housing, and storage.

Job description

• 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
• Work Schedule: fulltime
• Promotion Potential: GS-08
• Duty Location: Washington, DC
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Availability: Open to All
• Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

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.