Library Technician (Prints & Photographs Division)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 51957 - 67543
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the Technical Services Section of Prints & Photographs Division Special Collections Directorate Researcher & Collections Services Service Unit
The position description number for this position is 128788.
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 expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Incumbent applies numerous established practices in processing materials consisting of original and historical visual formats including photographic prints and negatives fine and historical prints documentary and architectural design drawings posters cartoons and digital files. Recognizes various types of material in order to receive accession sort and arrange collections in different ways (e.g. by format alphabetic chronologic geographic or numeric). Prepares material for use and storage by performing basic filing archival housing hand-marking automated labeling barcoding and shelving tasks.
Consults about material that is duplicate extraneous or in need of evaluation for special preservation treatment. Performs collection management activities for a variety of material including pulling and refilling transferring material to and from off-site storage keeping stack location guides up to date preservation stabilization such as replacing worn folders and boxes relabeling marking for identification and security shelf reading and collection shifting. Prepares a variety of material for digital and other reformatting by counting items transporting to duplication service and reviewing duplicated images for adherence to established quality standards. Compiles and maintains records of processing activities and completes appropriate forms for statistical reports.
Performs a sequence of detailed routines in searching online databases to identify what physical and digital items are in the divisions care and helps track where they are. Compiles and enters information in automated and manual systems for inventories container lists or other kinds of finding aids using box and folder information and other data gathered during processing or provided by senior staff. Prepares preliminary access or inventory records for single items or collections using judgment to apply a substantial number of established procedures of the division to capture call numbers creator names titles dates and physical description. Searches online and print resources to research and verify information including place names and creator names. Proofs records to ensure accuracy and updates data as needed. Determines the correctness of data within the appropriate fields. Identifies duplicated entries. Develops and maintains a good working knowledge of microcomputer operations and of designated microcomputer software packages for word processing database management statistical compilations and bibliographic production.
Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
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 addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
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.
Ability to use computerized input and search tools.**
Knowledge of library processes and procedures.**
Knowledge of visual materials in library collections.**
Ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact with others.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
Are you a veteranPlease indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (clickherefor the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
