Summary
This position is located in the Collections Services Section, Asian Division, General & International Collections Directorate, Research and Collections Services.
The position description number for this position is 464462.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a Compflex work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.
Duties
Resolves complex collections maintenance issues. Develops plans to expedite sorting, arranging, and shelving of incoming or returned books, periodicals, or microform receipts; demonstrates initiative in recognizing and solving problems, inconsistencies, and errors in piece identification and labelling before such items reach final destination. Makes necessary arrangements to rearrange or shift items in accordance with available space or participates in planned moves to achieve this purpose. Maintains current and comprehensive sets of materials, identifies missing/damaged volumes, parts, and issues from the set, and acquires/replaces missing/damaged items to ensure the completion of the set. Identifies and assists in the resolution of problems arising in shelving instructions as well as addresses discrepancies related to the items.
Searches and identifies bibliographic records in the online catalog for items in the Library's collection. Creates holdings and/or item records where none are already present. Reviews existing cataloging records to report item-specific errors such as call number and location data. Marks duplicate holdings and item records for deletion. Links the barcode on the physical item to the bibliographic record to create an inventory record for that specific item. Constructs summary holding records that accurately reflect items in the collection.
Locates items not readily available on the shelf; completes special searches in all major and special catalogs for general and special collections of all types of materials, including hard-to-find items. Checks shelf to locate material; checks to determine if item has been charged outside the library or to a location within the library. Verifies entry in the shelf-list and/or serial record and consults the full range of library technical tools, reference and bibliographic sources of all types, and the entire spectrum of printed and computerized card catalogs and files to determine the accuracy of information provided by the requester.
Performs complex support work in a special area of collection materials preservation, such as surveying collections to determine appropriate housings; constructs custom housings for collections, such as folders, envelopes, sleeves, and polyester encapsulations; and determines the optimum use of supplies in the creation of housings. Physically handles books, paper, photographs, CDs, microfilms and microfiches, or moving image materials in order to track and apply appropriate labels, barcode labels, security devices, and/or property stamps across the Library.
Proficiency in reading and writing in Chinese is required
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
The work requires some physical exertion such as standing for extended periods of time, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling book carts, tubs, wire carts and lifting and carrying moderately heavy items such as oversized books. Incumbent may need to push wire carts up and down an incline for more than 100 feet.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties, the selectee MUST be physically qualified by the Library’s Health Office. A physical examination is required every three (3) years to perform the work of the position.
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 use written and spoken English and Chinese to maintain and process library materials.**
Knowledge of library processes and procedures. **
Ability to use information systems, databases and computerized search tools and equipment.**
Ability to maintain materials in a library collection.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
Benefits
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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.
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Required Documents
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Next steps
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