Supervisory Librarian (VAR003447)

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

Job summary

Digital Library Federation in Washington, DC invites applications for a Library Section Head in the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. The incumbent will manage acquisitions and cataloging work, supervise librarians and library technicians, and perform administrative and human resource duties for the staff.

The role emphasizes independent judgment and adherence to division policies while contributing to program goals across ABA and related divisions.

Qualifications

• Manages acquisitions and cataloging functions
• Oversees the work of librarians and library technicians
• Perform administrative and human resource management for staff

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions and cataloging work within the section
• Supervise staff including librarians and library technicians
• Apply administrative and HR practices per division policies

Job description

• Opening Date: August 26, 2026
• Closing Date: September 9, 2026
• OPM Control Number: 882189800
• Vacancy Number: VAR003447
• LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
• Grade: GS-14
• Series: 1410
• Minimum Salary: $143,913.00 per year
• Maximum Salary: $187,093.00 per year
• Work Schedule: Full-time - Flexitime
• Promotion Potential: GS-14
• Duty Location: Washington, DC
• Security Clearance: Other
• Availability: Open to All
• Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position is located in the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) and may be used in any division within U.S. Arts, Science, and Humanities Division. 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.