- Position Title
- Librarian (Technical Services)
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 22-11506143-DE-GB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 9, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
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This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
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- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
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If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Librarian Technical Services(PG-1410-09/11) position located in Library Services, at the Government Publishing (GPO). You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire; then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week for each position or you may be found ineligible.
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All librarians must meet a Basic Educational Requirement of professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and/or education as shown below. Please select the ONE response below that best describes your level of experience and/or education to determine if you meet the Basic Educational Requirement for a Librarian(Technical Services).
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In addition to the Basic Education Requirement above; To minimally qualify for the PG-09, you must meet one of the following statements that demonstrate the specialized experience, education or combination of education and specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a PG-9 Librarian (Technical Services). Please select the one statement that best describes your specialized experience, education and/ or combination of education and specialized experience at the PG-9 Librarian (Technical Services) level.
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In addition to the Basic Education Requirement above; To minimally qualify for the PG-11, you must meet one of the following statements that demonstrate the specialized experience, education or combination of education and specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a PG-11 Librarian (Technical Services). Please select the one statement that best describes your specialized experience, education and/ or combination of education and specialized experience for a PG-11 Librarian (Technical Services) .
Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Select only one response. NOTE: Your resume must support the response that you select.
Select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Select only one response. NOTE: Your resume must support the response that you select.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use knowledge of various cataloging standards such as Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition, Resource Description and Access (RDA) in creating bibliographic and authority records.
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Catalog publications in a variety of formats, including print, digital, microform, audiovisual, etc.
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Create/modify and retrieve bibliographic and/or authority records using OCLC bibliographic utility.
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Perform original and copy cataloging including descriptive and subject cataloging.
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Search databases for records and holdings of titles published by Federal agencies on computer diskette and compact disk formats.
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Perform electronic archiving/harvesting of electronic publications following national and international standards.
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Conduct research to establish name, series and subject headings for inclusion in national authority database.
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Resolve problems in serials control involving bibliographic records, issue level information and holdings.
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Use acquisitions, cataloging, and serials control modules of an ILS to process publications through the entire lifecycle from acquisitions to permanent preservation and access.
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Apply controlled vocabularies and taxonomies, such as Library of Congress Subject Headings, NASA Thesaurus Terms, to enhance access to information resources.
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Apply national and international metadata standards, such as MARC21, Dublin Core.
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Apply good written communication skills when composing documentation related to library processes and procedures, training materials, customer inquiries, and writing reports summarizing analysis of special projects and activities.
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Apply good customer service skills in performing outreach activities.