Librarian (Cataloger)

**Duties**:
Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to catalog quality assurance support. Performs catalog searches for problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process. Under the supervision of senior staff and Team Leader revises existing catalog and authority records. Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process. Resolves some simple technical cataloging problems. Participates in studies of proposed changes in cataloging policies or the introduction of new technology. Participates in revisions process to instructional documents as needed.

Participates and monitors all cataloging and production systems enhancements and upgrades. Follows directions and recommendations of the senior staff and/or Team Leader during all upgrades and enhancements processes. Participates in training sessions for the PICS (Production Information Control System) and staff Voyager system. Participate in testing of Voyager from both the library and user perspectives.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
**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 Library. In 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 organize, analyze, and interpret data related to acquiring and/or cataloging library materials.**

**Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services.**

**Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.**

**Additional information**:
Although it is the Library's 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. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.
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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section 8.5, at: Merit Selection Plan

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