Supervisory Librarian (VAR003371)

Digital Library Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Digital Library Federation seeks a Supervisory Librarian in Washington, DC, to lead the German and Slavic Division's German Section. The role heads acquisitions and cataloging, supervises librarians and library technicians, and performs HR duties for staff under broad policy guidance.

As Section Head, you will work with the division chief to manage day-to-day operations, enforce standards, and ensure accurate metadata across collections in a highly independent, policy-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisitions and cataloging functions for the German and Slavic Division, German Section.
• Oversee a staff of librarians and library technicians and handle administrative and HR responsibilities for supervised staff.
• Work with the division chief under broad guidelines to implement division goals.

Job description

• Opening Date: September 10, 2026


• Closing Date: October 12, 2026


• OPM Control Number: 884102700


• Vacancy Number: VAR003371


• LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services


• Grade: GS-14


• Series: 1410


• Minimum Salary: $143,913.00


• Maximum Salary: $187,093.00


• Work Schedule: Fulltime; Flexitime


• Promotion Potential: GS-14


• Duty Location: Washington, DC


• Security Clearance: Other


• Availability: Open to All


• Telework Eligibility: Local Telework

This position is for a Supervisory Librarian and is located in Discovery and Preservation Services, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Directorate, German and Slavic Division, in the German Section.The incumbent of this position serves as Section Head and is responsible for managing the work, including acquisitions and cataloging functions, of the section, overseeing the work of a staff of librarians and library technicians performing these functions, and performing administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. The incumbent serves under the administrative supervision of the division chief. The incumbent works highly independently, exercising considerable judgment, and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with broad overall guidelines and policies.