Positions at Library of Congress

Librarian - Preservation Specialist
Library of Congress

The Preservation Directorate of the Library of Congress has several
temporary conservation positions available immediately.  Book,
Paper, Photograph and Special Media conservators are encouraged to
apply for these positions.

The positions (referred to as Librarian - Preservation Specialist)
are preservation administration/conservator positions in the
Conservation Division of the Preservation Directorate or in one of
the curatorial division of the Library of Congress.  Applicants
should have expert knowledge and skills in the preservation of any
of the following: paper, books, photographs or special media.
Successful candidates will work to preserve and conserve the
Library's rarest, most valuable, and heavily accessed art, books,
manuscripts, photographs, recorded sound, moving images, or other
special media collections, with a great deal of independence in an
exemplary manner.  The incumbent will maintain high standards of
practice as defined by the relevant professional associations within
each area of specialty for the long-term conservation/preservation
of the Library's unique, historic, fragile and irreplaceable special
and general collections.

Positions are available at the following GS Grade Levels:

GS-1410-9   $40,044 - $52,058
GS-1410-11  $48,451 - $62,991
GS-1410-12  $58,070 - $75,492

How to apply: A Standard Form 171 Application for Federal
Employment, Optional Application Form, OF 612, or Federal style
resume should be submitted by E-mail, Fax: or Regular Post, as
listed at the bottom of this announcement.  (Please be aware that
regular mail delivery may be delayed; e-mail or fax are recommended)

For more information about these temporary positions, contact:

    Mark S. Roosa
    Director of Preservation
    LMG-21e
    The Library of Congress
    101 Independence Avenue, SE
    Washington, D.C. 20540
    Fax: 202-707-3434
    mroo [at] loc__gov

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