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- permanent ( open to all ) Librarian (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence) (Vacancy#:VAR003326) The position serves as a computer science and artificial intelligence subject specialist within the Science Section of the Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services at the Library of Congress. The Science Section provides public reference services within the Library’s Science and Business Reading Room and online; and is responsible for the development of the Library’s…
- Opening Date: July 6, 2026
- Closing Date: August 5, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
- detail ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only ) Reference Librarian (Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity) The Geography and Map Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-08 grade level to serve on a full-time temporary promotion OR a qualified GS-09 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail (no promotion) as a Reference Librarian in the Research Access and Collection Development Section, of the Geography and Map Division (G&M). Applicants must have one year-time-in-grade at…
- Opening Date: July 23, 2026
- Closing Date: August 7, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
- detail ( library employees only ) Senior Sales Counter Attendant (Detail/ Temporary Promotion Opportunity) The Business Enterprises Division is offering a qualified individual at the GS-05 level an opportunity to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail as a Senior Sales Counter Attendant in the Retail Shop within The Business Enterprises Division, Library Enterprises.Responsibilities As a public facing presence for Library of Congress, deliveries excellent customer service to all visitors to the Retail Store.Performs register sales transactions quickly and…
- Opening Date: July 28, 2026
- Closing Date: August 10, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-05 ($46,610 - $60,593 PER YEAR)
- Series: 0303
- permanent ( open to all ) Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003426) This position is located in the Anglo Nations, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. This position 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.Who may apply: Anyone may…
- Opening Date: July 31, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
- permanent ( open to all ) Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room) (Vacancy#:VAR003383) The Head of the European Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Section, supervising the staff, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Section's geographic area of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Division Chief, the incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate…
- Opening Date: July 30, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-14
- Series: 1410
- permanent ( u.s. citizens only ) Supervisory Librarian (Hebraic Section Head) (Vacancy#: VAR003378) This position is located in the African and Middle East Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The Section Head is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the section, supervising the staff and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the section's geographic area of responsibility.
- Opening Date: July 10, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-14
- Series: 1410
- permanent ( open to all ) Reference Librarian (Geography and Map Division)(Vacancy#:VAR003412) This position serves as a Reference Librarian located in the Geography and Map Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services within the Library Collections Services Group at the Library of Congress. The incumbent will provides reference services in response to requests received in various forms; communicate with a wide variety of patrons with non-routine questions regarding access, handling, and use of the Geography…
- Opening Date: July 31, 2026
- Closing Date: August 14, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
- permanent ( library employees only ) Collections Librarian (Vacancy#: VAR003395) The position serves as a Collections Librarian located in the Reference and Reader Services Section (RRS), Rare Book and Special Collections Division (RBSCD), Special Collections Directorate (SCD) within the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (Library), and reports to the Supervisor, RBSCD. The incumbent is responsible for implementing collections projects,…
- Opening Date: August 5, 2026
- Closing Date: August 18, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-12
- Series: 1410
- nte 5 years ( open to all ) Facility Operations Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003394) This position located in the Facility Operations Office, Facility Services, Integrated Support Services (ISS), Library of Congress (LC). The incumbent supports the management of facilities and equipment within the Library of Congress, focusing on Library facilities to include physical structures, utilities, surrounding grounds, custodial and food services. This position performs a variety of administrative services to inspect, maintain, repair/modify facilities, and to operate facility…
- Opening Date: August 6, 2026
- Closing Date: August 20, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-07
- Series: 1640
- permanent ( open to all ) Product Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003391) The incumbent works in the Product Management and Acceptance Section within the Program Delivery Division of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). The incumbent functions as a Product Manager and a Product Owner for development, deployment, operation and maintenance of new products and services for delivery of the NLS braille and talking book program.
- Opening Date: August 4, 2026
- Closing Date: August 25, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-14
- Series: 0301
- permanent ( library employees only ) Conservator (Vacancy#:VAR003405) The Conservator position is located in the Conservation Division in the Preservation Directorate in Discovery and Preservation Services in the Library Collections and Services Group. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library’s collections through a variety of preservation programs. The Conservation Division accomplishes the preservation of the Library’s holdings – ranging from the General and Reference Collections to the…
- Opening Date: July 28, 2026
- Closing Date: August 27, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-13
- Series: 1001
- permanent ( library employees only ) Librarian (Preservation Specialist)(Vacancy#:VAR003406) The Preservation Specialist position is located in the Conservation Division in the Preservation Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library's collections through a variety of preservation programs. The Conservation Division accomplishes the preservation of the Library's collections, ranging from the general research collections to the rare, valuable, and special format collections, through a variety of activities. Incumbents in…
- Opening Date: July 28, 2026
- Closing Date: August 27, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-13
- 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
- temporary ( open to all ) Work Study Student Program 2026/2027 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: May 4, 2026
- Closing Date: April 23, 2027
- Grade Level: GS-01
- Series: 0303
- permanent ( open to all ) Materials Handler (Vacancy#VAR003363) The Materials Handler position is located in the Logistics Division, of Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Office of Chief Operating Officer, of the Library of Congress (LOC). Responsibilities include: warehouse work receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies; erecting or dismantling office systems furniture, shelves, partitions, etc.; moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, rooms, and outdoor areas for public events; using hand tools…
- Opening Date: June 12, 2026
- Closing Date: June 11, 2027
- Grade Level: WG-06
- Series: 6907
- temporary ( u.s. citizens only ) Procurement Technician (Internship) To apply, please send an email addressed to [email protected] / recipient: James Summers. Use subject line: Procurement Technician Application. Please include a short cover letter in the body of your email that addresses any experience or interest in procurement and Federal contracting and attach a PDF Federal résumé.Interns are expected to work approximately 15 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks with…
- Opening Date: July 30, 2026
- Closing Date: July 30, 2027
- Grade Level: GS-05
- Series: 1106
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permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence) (Vacancy#:VAR003326) The position serves as a computer science and artificial intelligence subject specialist within the Science Section of the Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division, General and International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services at the Library of Congress. The Science Section provides public reference services within the Library’s Science and Business Reading Room and online; and is responsible for the development of the Library’s…
- Opening Date: July 6, 2026
- Closing Date: August 5, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
detail ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
Reference Librarian (Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunity) The Geography and Map Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-08 grade level to serve on a full-time temporary promotion OR a qualified GS-09 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail (no promotion) as a Reference Librarian in the Research Access and Collection Development Section, of the Geography and Map Division (G&M). Applicants must have one year-time-in-grade at…
- Opening Date: July 23, 2026
- Closing Date: August 7, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
detail ( library employees only )
Senior Sales Counter Attendant (Detail/ Temporary Promotion Opportunity) The Business Enterprises Division is offering a qualified individual at the GS-05 level an opportunity to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail as a Senior Sales Counter Attendant in the Retail Shop within The Business Enterprises Division, Library Enterprises.Responsibilities As a public facing presence for Library of Congress, deliveries excellent customer service to all visitors to the Retail Store.Performs register sales transactions quickly and…
- Opening Date: July 28, 2026
- Closing Date: August 10, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-05 ($46,610 - $60,593 PER YEAR)
- Series: 0303
permanent ( open to all )
Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003426) This position is located in the Anglo Nations, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. This position 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.Who may apply: Anyone may…
- Opening Date: July 31, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
permanent ( open to all )
Supervisory Librarian (Head, European Reading Room) (Vacancy#:VAR003383) The Head of the European Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Section, supervising the staff, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Section's geographic area of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Division Chief, the incumbent assures the provision of timely and accurate…
- Opening Date: July 30, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-14
- Series: 1410
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Supervisory Librarian (Hebraic Section Head) (Vacancy#: VAR003378) This position is located in the African and Middle East Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services. The Section Head is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the section, supervising the staff and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the section's geographic area of responsibility.
- Opening Date: July 10, 2026
- Closing Date: August 13, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-14
- Series: 1410
permanent ( open to all )
Reference Librarian (Geography and Map Division)(Vacancy#:VAR003412) This position serves as a Reference Librarian located in the Geography and Map Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher and Collections Services within the Library Collections Services Group at the Library of Congress. The incumbent will provides reference services in response to requests received in various forms; communicate with a wide variety of patrons with non-routine questions regarding access, handling, and use of the Geography…
- Opening Date: July 31, 2026
- Closing Date: August 14, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-09
- Series: 1410
permanent ( library employees only )
Collections Librarian (Vacancy#: VAR003395) The position serves as a Collections Librarian located in the Reference and Reader Services Section (RRS), Rare Book and Special Collections Division (RBSCD), Special Collections Directorate (SCD) within the Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) service unit in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (Library), and reports to the Supervisor, RBSCD. The incumbent is responsible for implementing collections projects,…
- Opening Date: August 5, 2026
- Closing Date: August 18, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-12
- Series: 1410
nte 5 years ( open to all )
Facility Operations Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003394) This position located in the Facility Operations Office, Facility Services, Integrated Support Services (ISS), Library of Congress (LC). The incumbent supports the management of facilities and equipment within the Library of Congress, focusing on Library facilities to include physical structures, utilities, surrounding grounds, custodial and food services. This position performs a variety of administrative services to inspect, maintain, repair/modify facilities, and to operate facility…
- Opening Date: August 6, 2026
- Closing Date: August 20, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-07
- Series: 1640
permanent ( open to all )
Product Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003391) The incumbent works in the Product Management and Acceptance Section within the Program Delivery Division of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). The incumbent functions as a Product Manager and a Product Owner for development, deployment, operation and maintenance of new products and services for delivery of the NLS braille and talking book program.
- Opening Date: August 4, 2026
- Closing Date: August 25, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-14
- Series: 0301
permanent ( library employees only )
Conservator (Vacancy#:VAR003405) The Conservator position is located in the Conservation Division in the Preservation Directorate in Discovery and Preservation Services in the Library Collections and Services Group. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library’s collections through a variety of preservation programs. The Conservation Division accomplishes the preservation of the Library’s holdings – ranging from the General and Reference Collections to the…
- Opening Date: July 28, 2026
- Closing Date: August 27, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-13
- Series: 1001
permanent ( library employees only )
Librarian (Preservation Specialist)(Vacancy#:VAR003406) The Preservation Specialist position is located in the Conservation Division in the Preservation Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for the long-term, uninterrupted access to the Library's collections through a variety of preservation programs. The Conservation Division accomplishes the preservation of the Library's collections, ranging from the general research collections to the rare, valuable, and special format collections, through a variety of activities. Incumbents in…
- Opening Date: July 28, 2026
- Closing Date: August 27, 2026
- Grade Level: GS-13
- 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
temporary ( open to all )
Work Study Student Program 2026/2027 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: May 4, 2026
- Closing Date: April 23, 2027
- Grade Level: GS-01
- Series: 0303
permanent ( open to all )
Materials Handler (Vacancy#VAR003363) The Materials Handler position is located in the Logistics Division, of Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Office of Chief Operating Officer, of the Library of Congress (LOC). Responsibilities include: warehouse work receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies; erecting or dismantling office systems furniture, shelves, partitions, etc.; moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, rooms, and outdoor areas for public events; using hand tools…
- Opening Date: June 12, 2026
- Closing Date: June 11, 2027
- Grade Level: WG-06
- Series: 6907
temporary ( u.s. citizens only )
Procurement Technician (Internship) To apply, please send an email addressed to
[email protected] / recipient: James Summers. Use subject line: Procurement Technician Application. Please include a short cover letter in the body of your email that addresses any experience or interest in procurement and Federal contracting and attach a PDF Federal résumé.Interns are expected to work approximately 15 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks with…
- Opening Date: July 30, 2026
- Closing Date: July 30, 2027
- Grade Level: GS-05
- Series: 1106