Librarian

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Librarian at the GS-12 level to manage library operations, budget, and deliver exceptional customer service. This role requires a strong understanding of library systems, resource management, and specialized subject knowledge.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Plan and execute the library budget, advising on resource requirements and annual spend plans.
• Oversee daily library activities, providing guidance, assistance, and training to customers on information access and retrieval.
• Promote library products and services, marketing special events to ensure proactive, customer-oriented services, including reference, research, and media literacy instruction.
• *Qualifications (GS-12):**

Applicants must meet basic librarian requirements and possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating the ability to:

• Plan and execute library budgets.
• Oversee library operations and provide customer support and training.
• Promote library services and events.
• *Basic Requirements for Librarians (1410 Series):**
• Professional education in library science (Master's degree highly preferred, typically for GS-9 and above).
• Demonstrated ability to perform, supervise, or direct functional areas of library work, understand information concepts, and stay current with developments.
• **Specialized Subject Matter/Foreign Language:** Many positions require knowledge in specific fields (e.g., biological, medical, social, physical sciences, humanities, law, engineering, or specific foreign languages).

* Requirements for specialization can be met through: * A bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in a specialized field, or 15 semester hours in a major applicable to the position. * At least 24 semester hours of legal study for law/legislative reference roles. * Four years of pertinent experience providing knowledge of the relevant discipline. * An equivalent combination of education and experience. * Demonstrated ability to read/translate foreign languages into English, if required.

• *Important Notes:**
• Experience includes both paid and unpaid work (e.g., volunteer programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• Transcripts or other documentation are REQUIRED to support educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Failure to provide transcripts will result in ineligibility.