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Volunteer Services Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003313)
The Volunteer Services Specialist is located within the Center for Learning, Literacy and Engagement’s (CLLE) Visitor Engagement Office (VEO) in the Library of Congress. Under the supervision of the VEO Chief, the Specialist is responsible for assisting with the overall strategic direction of the development and management of the Library-wide volunteer program. The incumbent is responsible for creative and targeted recruitment, as well as…
Opening Date:
April 9, 2026
Closing Date:
April 23, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-12
Series:
0301
detail ( library employees only )
Library Technician (Detail/Temporary Promotion) NTE 112 days
An applicant will be selected for a temporary opportunity for 112 days in the Office of the Assistant Register and Director of Operations (ARDO) supporting the Financial Management Division/Licensing Section, in the role of Library Technician – GSS-1411-07-305300 or GS-1411-08-305301 Depending on the qualification of the applicant, this is either a reimbursable short-term employment detail (STED) with no change in salary or a short-term…
Opening Date:
April 17, 2026
Closing Date:
April 23, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-08
Series:
1411
summer 10 - week internship ( open to all )
2026 Fall Library of Congress Intern (Onsite)(Vacancy#:Fall 26 LOCI Onsite)
The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10-or 14-week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.The 2026 Fall session of the Library of Congress Internships Program includes options for in-person, onsite project work. Interns hired under this announcement…
Opening Date:
April 6, 2026
Closing Date:
April 24, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-03
Series:
0303
summer 10 - week internship ( open to all )
2026 Fall Library of Congress Intern (Remote) (Vacancy#:Fall 26 LOCI Remote)
The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10- or 14- week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.The 2026 Fall session of the Library of Congress Internships Program include options for virtual, remote project work. Interns hired under…
Opening Date:
April 6, 2026
Closing Date:
April 24, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-03
Series:
0303
temporary ( open to all )
Work Study Student Program 2025/2026
The Library of Congress Work Study Student Program is a progressive, career development program for local high school students. It combines on-the-job training and career development with classroom instructions and education. Under the program, students earn a federal salary, receive work site supervision and career assistance. Students will get the chance to work part-time when school is in session with the possibility of full-time…
Opening Date:
July 3, 2025
Closing Date:
April 24, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-01
Series:
0303
detail ( library employees only )
Library Technician (Microfilm Inventory) (Detail /Temporary Promotion)
The Preservation Services Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-07 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-08 OR a qualified individual at the GS-08 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time 120-day detail as the Library Technician (microfilm inventory) in the Business Operations Support Section, Preservation Services Division, Preservation Directorate. Applicants must have…
Opening Date:
April 21, 2026
Closing Date:
April 27, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-08
Series:
1411
permanent ( open to all )
Paralegal Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003314)
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of original works including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. The United States Copyright Office, a service unit of the Library of Congress, administers the administration of Copyright Law, and…
Opening Date:
April 15, 2026
Closing Date:
April 29, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-11
Series:
0950
detail ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
Library Technician (Detail Opportunity)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Middle East & South Asia (MESA) Section, is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-05 to serve on a full-time 120-day detail (no promotion). The individual will serve as a library technician in the ASME Division, MESA Section. Working knowledge of a Middle Eastern language is desirable.Reporting to the ASME Division MESA Section Head, this…
Opening Date:
April 15, 2026
Closing Date:
April 29, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-05
Series:
1411
permanent ( library employees only )
Administrative Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003330)
This position is located in the Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations Office (CRO), Office of the Librarian in the Library of Congress, and reports to the Director of CRO. The incumbent provides services directly to the Director and Deputy Director of CRO and office staff. The position performs administrative management functions that require knowledge of administrative principles, concepts, policies, software and objectives, as well as…
Opening Date:
April 16, 2026
Closing Date:
April 30, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
0301
permanent ( open to all )
Digital Collections Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003303)
This position serves as a Digital Collection Technician and reports to an Assistant Head, Digital Content Management Section within the Digital Collection Management & Services Division.The Digital Content Management Section is responsible for providing digital acquisitions support to Library Services, and for the lifecycle management of digital collections that are not otherwise under the care of a custodial division. The section also is responsible…
Opening Date:
April 2, 2026
Closing Date:
April 30, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-06
Series:
1411
permanent ( open to all )
Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (Vacancy#:VAR003335)
The purpose of this position is to support the IT Security program for the Library of Congress. The incumbent serves as an expert Cyber Threat Analyst with responsibility for participating in the production of all source threat products pertaining to department computer network defense activities. As such, the incumbent applies a full range of threat analytic skills to monitor, assess, and report on foreign…
Opening Date:
April 16, 2026
Closing Date:
April 30, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-14
Series:
2210
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Africa Section)(Vacancy#:VAR003300)
This position is located in the Africa Section, African, Latin American and Western European Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. It is a hybrid librarian position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger. There is a foreign language requirement for this position (French).
Opening Date:
April 16, 2026
Closing Date:
April 30, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
1410
nte 2 years ( open to all )
STEM Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003324)
This position is located in the Center for Learning, Literacy & Engagement Division, Chief of Staff Directorate, Office Of The Librarian.Position description number 467723.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.This position will work a part-time work schedule Tue-Fri: 12-5:30 / Sat. 9-5:30.This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
Opening Date:
April 20, 2026
Closing Date:
May 4, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-05
Series:
1016
permanent ( open to all )
Digital Project Coordinator (Vacancy#:VAR003306)
The incumbent coordinates and facilitates activities relating to the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) information technology (IT) goals through implementation of projects involving the Library's integrated library system, other enterprise systems, and web enabled applications. Individually, and in collaboration with IT specialists in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), vendors and user organization experts, the incumbent develops and coordinates major program…
Opening Date:
April 20, 2026
Closing Date:
May 4, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-13
Series:
0301
permanent ( library employees only )
Lead Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003218)
The incumbent serves as a contract specialist for the Library of Congress programs. This position will be utilized through the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent awards and administers a wide range of contracts actions for the various library service units. The incumbent serves as a Contracts Team Leader.
Opening Date:
April 2, 2026
Closing Date:
May 4, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-13
Series:
1102
permanent ( open to all )
Reading Disability and Low Vision Program Specialist (Vacancy#VAR003285)
This position serves as a Reading Disability and Low Reading Program Specialist in the Patron Engagement Section, Patron and Network Division (PNE), National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC).
Opening Date:
April 14, 2026
Closing Date:
May 5, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-13
Series:
0301
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Security Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003257)
This position is located in the Protective Services Division of the Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate (SEPD), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and reports directly to the Chief of Protective Services. The incumbent is an integral part of a small team that provides support to the Protective Services programs of the Library of Congress. The incumbent will perform a variety of security…
Opening Date:
April 21, 2026
Closing Date:
May 5, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
0086
permanent ( open to all )
Computer Engineer/Electronic Engineer (Vacancy#:VAR003282)
This is an interdisciplinary position (0854 Engineer (Computers), 0855 Engineer (Electronics)). The person selected for this position will be placed on the position description that corresponds with their qualifications. The position serves as a member of the Channel Design and Deployment (CDD) section of the Program Delivery Division (PDD) of the National Library Service for Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) and works under the…
Opening Date:
March 3, 2026
Closing Date:
May 5, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-13
Series:
0854
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003304)
This position is located in the Middle East And South Asia Section, Asian And Middle Eastern Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.The position description number for this position is 457104.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.Relocation…
Opening Date:
April 15, 2026
Closing Date:
May 5, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
1410
nte 2 years ( open to all )
Reader Registration Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003323)
The incumbent serves as a Reader Registration Assistant on the Reader Registration Team of the Access Services Section in the Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division. All researchers conducting research at the Library of Congress must first obtain a Library-issued reader card at the reader registration stations. The incumbent performs the full range of duties necessary to operate the stations and to assist researchers…
Opening Date:
April 22, 2026
Closing Date:
May 6, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-05
Series:
0303
permanent ( library employees only )
Dock Operations Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003334)
The Dock Operations Manager is located in the Logistics Division of the Integrated Support Services (ISS), Chief Operating Officer, Library of Congress (LOC) under the general supervision of the Distribution Facilities Manager. The Dock Operations Manager is responsible for management of loading dock operations at the Madison building and has direct responsibility for planning and coordinating activities to include but not limited to: vehicular…
Opening Date:
April 22, 2026
Closing Date:
May 6, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
2101
permanent ( open to all )
Chief, Manuscript Division (Vacancy#:VAR003289)
The Chief of the Manuscript Division (MSS) serves as the Library’s primary expert responsible for the preservation, security, and service of the manuscript and archival collections under its purview to meet the needs of government officials, scholars, and others who request information or require access to those collections and services. Under the Chief’s general direction, the Manuscript Division is responsible for the acquisition program,…
Opening Date:
April 7, 2026
Closing Date:
May 7, 2026
Grade Level:
SL-00
Series:
1410
permanent ( open to all )
Quality Assurance Specialist (Braille Products) (Vacancy#:VAR003284)
The position serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist and is located in the Content Quality Assurance Section, Collections Division, National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC).The incumbent of this position works under the general supervision of the Head, Content Quality Assurance Section, and specializes in quality assurance…
Opening Date:
April 10, 2026
Closing Date:
May 11, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09/11
Series:
1910
permanent ( open to all )
Supervisory Library Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003294)
This position is located in the Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.The position description number for this position is 064534.The incumbent for this position will work a full-time, Flexitime work schedule.This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Opening Date:
April 10, 2026
Closing Date:
May 11, 2026
Grade Level:
11
Series:
1411
permanent ( open to all )
Head, Acquisitions and Outreach Section (Vacancy#:VAR003319)
This position serves as the Head, Acquisitions and Outreach Section, within the Manuscript Division of the Special Collections Directorate. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief and is a key member of the administrative and supervisory staff of the Manuscript Division, which holds arguably the most comprehensive collection of personal papers and organizational records relating to American history and culture ever assembled. The incumbent…
Opening Date:
April 9, 2026
Closing Date:
May 11, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-14
Series:
1410
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Congressional Research Review Specialist (Social Science Analyst) (Vacancy#:VAR003332)
The Review Office is responsible for the final agency review and approval of all CRS written and recorded research products, including reports, confidential memoranda, congressional testimony, and seminars, briefings, and presentations prepared exclusively for Members of Congress and congressional committees and staff. Each Review Specialist is responsible for reviewing up to two dozen CRS products daily, often under tight deadlines, in response to congressional…
Opening Date:
April 10, 2026
Closing Date:
May 11, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-15
Series:
0101
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003309)
This position is located in the China Section, Asian And Middle Eastern Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.The position description number for this position is 457104.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Opening Date:
April 15, 2026
Closing Date:
May 15, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
1410
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Vacancy#VAR003288)
This position is located in any of the divisions that come under the Directorate of Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access. It is a hybrid position that combines major duties from both the acquisitions specialist and the cataloger. There is a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed.
Opening Date:
April 14, 2026
Closing Date:
May 15, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-09
Series:
1410
permanent ( open to all )
Program Assistant (Vacancy#: VAR003311)
This position is in the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library Collections and Services Group.As a Program Assistant, the incumbent will perform both administrative, programmatic and project related duties for the divisions. The position will manages all aspects of the travel and training process in a successful and timely manner to ensure that staff can meet the division and directorate…
Opening Date:
April 16, 2026
Closing Date:
May 18, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-07
Series:
0303
permanent ( open to all )
Supervisory Librarian (Section Head) (Vacancy#:VAR003310)
Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Determines the human resources needed to accomplish the work of the unit, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out the unit's activities. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and…
Opening Date:
April 21, 2026
Closing Date:
May 21, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-14
Series:
1410
permanent ( open to all )
SPP- Register 2026, Selective Placement Program (Noncompetitive Appointments for Applicants with Disabilities)
The Library of Congress is accepting applications from people who wish to be considered for employment at the Library under its Selective Placement Program (SPP). It is the policy of the Library to recruit and hire qualified applicants with targeted disabilities by assisting these individuals in obtaining employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities and their capacity for safe and efficient job…
Opening Date:
November 25, 2025
Closing Date:
November 25, 2026
Grade Level:
GS-01 TO GS-15
Series:
0301
permanent ( library employees only )
Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003188)
The position is located in the Office of Contracts and Grants Management (OCGM) within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Library of Congress. The incumbent directly reports to the Supervisory Contract Officer and works under the guidance of the Office Automation Assistant in handling a variety of issues, gathering sufficient information from contractors and clients to identify problems, determine the…
Opening Date:
January 20, 2026
Closing Date:
January 20, 2027
Grade Level:
GS-05
Series:
1106
permanent ( open to all )
Attorney-Advisor (General) (Vacancy#:VAR003344)
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled.The…
Opening Date:
April 15, 2026
Closing Date:
April 15, 2027
Grade Level:
13/14
Series:
0905
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