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Library Technician (Collections Specialist)

Library of Congress

Washington, DC · full time

$70,623 – $91,815

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role involves finding and managing hard-to-find materials in the Library of Congress collections, including conducting complex searches across multiple databases and catalogs to locate items for researchers, government agencies, and library staff. The position suits someone with deep knowledge of library systems and organization who can solve intricate bibliographic problems independently and work methodically through specialized research.

Our summary, not Library of Congress’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Ability to process and maintain library materials
  • Ability to use integrated library systems and information technologies
  • Ability to retrieve materials from collections
  • Knowledge of Library of Congress classification and organization
  • Expert familiarity with locations of LC materials
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
  • Ability to communicate effectively

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