Librarian

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI).

As a Librarian you will be responsible for providing essential librarian and circulation functions for the college. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards.

For this position, they are listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree.

-OR- Have a total of at least 5 years of combination of college-level education, training, and experience.

To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

GS-11: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service that includes: Teaching others to use technology or other equipment, maintain inventories of library or archival resources, process library materials, classifying library materials according to standard systems, develop library or archival databases, compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials, operate audiovisual equipment, serve on institutional or departmental committees.

-OR- Have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.

-OR- Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate level education beyond the second year of progressive graduate study and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for the position.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level. Learn more about what is time-in grade.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Librarian, GS-1410-11, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision: Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.

Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.

Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.

Promote and sponsor professional development activities, such as continuing education classes and or participate in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.

Plan and coordinate training for library staff, on topics such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.