{"id":10545,"date":"2026-10-06T17:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastasianlib.org\/newsite\/?p=10545"},"modified":"2026-10-06T17:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:09:59","slug":"library-of-congress-southeast-asian-librarian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastasianlib.org\/newsite\/library-of-congress-southeast-asian-librarian\/","title":{"rendered":"Library of Congress: Southeast Asian Librarian"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We seek\u202fhighly talented\u202fprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the\u202fLibrary\u202fand its users well into the future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This position serves as a Librarian in the Acquisitions &amp; Bibliographic Access Directorate (ABA), Discovery and Preservation Services (DPS), at the Library of Congress (LOC).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0As the Librarian, you will:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>\u00a0Catalog a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Search entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assign headings to catalog entries. Select and assign classification numbers. Establish personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file. Establish and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and classification schedule. Create and revise bibliographic records, authority records, and classification schedules. Perform content designation of bibliographic and authority records. Perform research in the cataloger&#8217;s reference collection, online databases, the world wide web, and the collections of the Library. Recommend resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process.<\/li>\n<li>Provide services and deal with materials that are non-technical in nature, of limited technical complexity, or easily acquired. Coordinate proper purchasing information, correct bibliographic identification, and correct coding in the information system. Contact dealers, subscription agents, vendors, overseas offices, government agencies, and\/or exchange partners to coordinate the order process. Consult acquisitions reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase, copyright claim, exchange, gift, loan, or other type of acquisition. Examine recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements and to identify acquisition of out-of-scope materials. Maintain liaison with recommending officials and subject specialists to understand their needs. Consult acquisitions reference material to determine whether recommended item is appropriate for purchase. Review and approve invoices for payment for all formats of material. Determine availability of funds.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain, analyze, and organize information using standard reference tools and established techniques and practices. Analyze and organize standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections, for preferred access points and the need for additional access points.\u00a0 Analyze material to determine subject content. Apply standard rules, guidelines, and reference tools and established techniques and practices. Participate in formulating plans for changes and improvements to cataloging-related issues.<\/li>\n<li>Use standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to collection development support, with review by supervisor, senior staff and\/or recommending officers. Assist in examination of incoming shipments to select items appropriate for the collections, in accordance with established guidelines. Assist in examination of recommendations for acquisition to identify processing and custodial requirements, and to ensure conformity with established guidelines. Participate in formulating plans for changes and improvements to collection development policies.<\/li>\n<li>Work to maintain personal contacts and cooperative work relationships in order to provide or exchange information. Consult with the supervisor and cataloging policy staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules. Offer suggestions and advice to the supervisor on operational and technical problems. Collaborate with the supervisor and other staff in planning and implementing team activities including workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, goal setting and strategies for meeting team production goals. Assist others inside and outside the Library with language, subject and cataloging problems.<\/li>\n<li>Perform other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<li>The position description number for this position is 457104.<\/li>\n<li>The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.<\/li>\n<li>The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.<\/li>\n<li>Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Conditions of Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to communicate in English and one or more Southeast Asian languages, preferably Vietnamese, Khmer.**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge of library acquisitions and\/or cataloging rules, practices, and procedures.**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring and\/or cataloging library materials.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to use integrated library software applications, integrated library platforms, and other information technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge of history, politics, literature, and culture of Vietnam and\/or Cambodia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to communicate in writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between\">\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Accepting applications<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div data-id=\"open-dates\">\n<div class=\" flex flex-nowrap items-center gap-x-1\">Open 10\/05\/2026 to 11\/05\/2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 font-bold\">Location<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-2\" data-location-search-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"max-h-48 overflow-y-auto rounded space-y-1 \" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"location-item mt-2 ml-1 p-1 focus:border-primary focus:outline-primary-bright focus:outline-4 focus:outline-offset-0\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" data-location-text=\"washington, dc   1 vacancy\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\">Washington, DC<\/div>\n<div class=\"ml-6 px-1\">1 vacancy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-4 font-bold\">Work site options<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4 ml-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be able to work from home on some days.\">Telework eligible<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes\u2014as determined by the agency policy.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4 ml-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Remote job<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be reimbursed for relocation expenses.\">Relocation expenses reimbursed<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The salary range for the job.\">Salary<\/dt>\n<dd>$70,623 &#8211; $91,815 per year<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"A grade refers to the pay scale which sets the pay level and qualifications for the job.\">Pay scale &amp; grade<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div>GS 09<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you can move up to the next grade within your pay scale.\">Promotion potential<\/dt>\n<dd>12<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-2 text-xs\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center text-primary\"><a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/usajobshelp.opm.gov\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/52684199594899-What-grade-or-pay-am-I-qualified-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about pay scale and grade<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-gray-dark mt-1 pl-5\">Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines the number of hours that you will work during the week.\">Work schedule<\/dt>\n<dd>Full-time &#8211; Flexitime<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The amount of travel the job requires.\">Travel Required<\/dt>\n<dd>Not required<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\"><\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The way that the Federal Government classifies the duration of certain jobs.\">Appointment type<\/dt>\n<dd>Permanent<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4\">\n<div class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Series is a numbered system for how jobs are categorized and defined.\">Occupations and job series<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/search\/results\/?j=1410\">1410 Librarian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Determines if you will be a supervisor.\">Supervisory status<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The Federal Government has three services that determine how you are hired: Competitive, Excepted, and Senior Executive.\">Federal service type<\/dt>\n<dd>This job is in the Excepted Service<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Represented by a union<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\"><\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"Whether or not you will be tested for illegal drug use.\">Drug test<\/dt>\n<dd>No<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\" title=\"The level of security clearance required to hold this position.\">Security clearance<\/dt>\n<dd>Other<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"mt-4 border-gray-lighter border-b-4\"><\/div>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Announcement number<\/dt>\n<dd>VAR003433<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"mt-4\">\n<dt class=\"font-bold\">Control number<\/dt>\n<dd>887664700<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/job\/887664700\">https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/job\/887664700<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. 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