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Position Title
Librarian (Digitization)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
OCDE-22-11604960-BT Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Additional Questions
1. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP). (limit characters)
2. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family? (limit characters)
3. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)
4. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements- Librarian 1410 Series (limit characters)
1. For the Librarian 1410 Series: Please select the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the basic requirement for this series. (limit characters)
Qualification Requirements (limit characters)
2. Select the response from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Librarian (Digitization) GS-1410-11. Be sure your resume supports your answers.
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Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of archival digitization. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Choose the answer that best describes your ability to develop and apply digitization policies, standards, and procedures. (limit characters)
4. Experience performing the following tasks. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
5. Experience performing the following tasks preparing physical and born digital materials for digitization. (Select all that apply.)
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6. Select each statement that describes experience managing library systems specific to digitization. (Select all that apply.)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Select the answer that best describes your experience utilizing knowledge of bibliographic services such as OCLC, automated integrated library systems such as EOS.Web, MARC cataloging standards, and Dublin Core.
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Knowledge of library collection development concepts and practices.
 
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8. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of library collection management. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Assists with the development and maintenance of a library collection containing books, born digital materials, atypical monographs, ephemera, rare books, maps, sound recordings, DVD's, CD-ROMs, microform, photographs.
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10. Describe experience in applying library collection development plans and policies related to digital collections.
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11. Describe experience performing the following tasks regarding collection management. (Select all that apply.)
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Knowledge of the concepts, standards, and practices of library reference services. (limit characters)
12. Describe experience with the following types of reference inquiries. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
13. Select the answer that best describes your experience with quality customer service and program support in a professional environment by: 1) communicated with patrons to answer routine and non-routine questions on issues associated with access to items from the library's collections, 2) manage requests received through various methods and ensuring requests are answered in a timely manner, 3) assist patrons with the use of the library's reference resources, 4) provide training to researchers, and 5) perform quality control for staff and researchers.
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14. Select your experience communicating orally with a variety of patrons to obtain and provide information. (Select all that apply.)
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15. Select the answer that best describes your ability to interact collaboratively with others, including decision-makers and their staffs, supervisors, other managers, specialists, experts, co-workers, and clients to provide research and reference services. This includes actively seeking others' input and contributing own expertise, experiences, and capabilities. (limit characters)
Knowledge of the principles and methods of library web technologies.
 
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Select the answer that best describes your experience monitoring web site content ensuring it remains current, accurate, and ensuring site references provide the expected navigation functionality. (limit characters)
17. Select the answers that best describe your experience performing the following tasks regarding web page management. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Select the answer that best describes your experience reviewing, testing, and implementing new web pages on the organization's internet and intranet sites by editing source code, using a content management system, and placing new pages in the appropriate location on the web site.
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19. Describe experience identifying system complaints and problems in relation to web design and coordinate with appropriate personnel for resolution.
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20. Describes experience providing analytical advice and assistance on the application and integration of internet services that meet expressed needs.
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Knowledge of library instructional methods.
 
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Develop content, training, and promotional materials necessary to provide outreach and user support for library tools and applications.
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22. Administer training which provides information, technical support, and best practices concerning library operations. (limit characters)
23. Experience performing the following tasks regarding library instruction and outreach. (Select all that apply.) (limit characters)
Verification of Application (limit characters)
24. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: (limit characters)