LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
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Library Technician
Government Publishing Office
Legislative Branch
Location
Salary
$57,736 - $75,059
per year
Type
Full-Time
More Library & Records jobs →Closes
April 21, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage a government library by checking in publications, creating basic records for them, and handling orders and mail using specialized computer systems.
It's a hands-on role in organizing and tracking digital and print materials for federal agencies.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in libraries or data entry who enjoys following procedures and working with information systems.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at the PG-06 level or equivalent, including following library regulations for functions like acquisitions, cataloging, or digitization
- Proficiency in using integrated library systems (ILS) and bibliographic databases to search, match, and create records for publications
- Ability to interpret library information from various systems to respond to inquiries and perform research tasks
- Experience creating preliminary cataloging and order records following national standards and local guidelines
- Skill in performing serials check-in, routing work to catalogers, and processing incoming mail in a library setting
- Qualifying paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, must be met by the closing date of April 21, 2026
Full Job Description
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.
We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.
If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Library Services and Content Management, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
To qualify for the Library Technician, PG -1411-7, you must meet the following requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess specialized experience at the next lower grade level (PG-06) in federal service: Specialized experience may include 1) Following library regulations, procedures, and policies related to one or more library functions or specializations (acquisitions, cataloging, digitization, etc.); AND 2) Using integrated library systems and other bibliographic databases to accurately search for publications, match publications to bibliographic information, identify duplicate or versions of publications, and create preliminary bibliographic and order records; AND 3) Interpreting detailed library information from various internal and external systems to provide accurate information for research, responding to inquiries, and other library tasks.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement(04/21/2026) to be considered.
Major Duties:
- Performs serials check-in using the Integrated Library System) (ILS).
- Routes work to catalogers following established guidelines.
- Creates preliminary-level cataloging records in the ILS using a template and basic knowledge of national cataloging standards and local practices.
- Creates order records in the Integrated Library System (ILS) using agency documentation and following established guidelines.
- Processes incoming mail searches the Integrated Library System (ILS) for matching records and closes order records as needed.
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