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LIBRARIAN (SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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$70,623 - $111,087

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing and maintaining the technical side of a library's computer systems, like software for cataloging books and helping users find resources online, while working with library staff to fix issues and improve how everything runs.

It's a good fit for someone with a library background who enjoys troubleshooting tech problems and training others on new tools.

The role is at a Marine Corps University in Virginia, focusing on making sure the library's digital systems are reliable and user-friendly.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including identifying and resolving technical issues affecting library access and collaborating with staff
  • For GS-11: Experience managing Alma library management systems, related software, and configuring policies for end-user satisfaction
  • Proficiency in maintaining automated library information systems like ExLibris Alma and online public catalogs like ExLibris Primo
  • Ability to coordinate with library staff to plan and implement system improvements and workflow enhancements
  • Skills in interpreting user feedback to enhance system functionality and accessibility
  • Experience training library staff on system upgrades, enhancements, and providing orientation to new users
  • Knowledge of ensuring digital objects are properly displayed, findable, and accessible online

Full Job Description

You will serve as a LIBRARIAN (SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN) in the Marine Corps University of TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND.

GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Identifying and resolving time-sensitive technical issues that affect end user access and library staff functional areas and collaborating with library staff to solve a wide variety of access and dissemination problems.

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Managing Alma library management systems, and related software and technical applications; and configuring and maintaining policies, procedures, and satisfaction of end users of library software systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1400/librarian-series-1410 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will primarily be responsible for the management and maintenance of automated library information management systems (ExLibris Alma), and related software and applications, and online public catalog (ExLibris Primo).
  • You will proactively coordinate with library staff and others to identify, plan, and implement changes that improve system functionality and staff user workflows.
  • You will interpret and implement feedback from assessments to improve functionality and end-user accessibility to library systems and related applications.
  • You will train library staff on system and application upgrades, enhancements, and provides basic training and orientation to new personnel required to use library management systems.
  • You will perform technical duties associated with ensuring that online public catalog and digital objects display properly online and are findable and accessible by clientele.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12929671-26-EJG