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Reference Librarian

Library of Congress

This position is located in the Researcher Engagement & General Collection Division, General & International Collections Directorate, and Researcher & Collection Services Service Unit. The position description number for this position is 447805. 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. 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 provide reference and research services. Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies. Ability to engage and perform outreach activities. Ability to provide consultation or liaison duties. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Ability to develop and manage library collections. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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