Librarian (Acquisition)

The duties and responsibilities for a Librarian (Acquisitions), GS-1410-9/11/12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Managing the Library's procurement and contracting programs, including placing orders, establishing and monitoring publication contracts, resolving procurement problems, and developing acquisitions program policies and procedures Assist with the management of the Library's budget and financial programs, including analyzing historical data and serving as the liaison to other agency offices for budget and financial matters Compile and prepare Library acquisitions and budgetary data and reports and prepares budget estimates Prepare, process, and maintain Library acquisition and financial documents Research past and current information for pre- and post-contractual information requirements and resolve financial discrepancies Analyze and solve complex financial problems using a wide variety of sources Develop reports and documentation in response to audit findings and new government-wide and Department of Justice initiatives

To qualify for the position of Librarian (Acquisition), at GS-1410-9/11/12/13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet the requirements specified in paragraphs A or B below. A.

Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree; OR B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience.

To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION OR COMBINATION FOR GS-09 OR GS-11: For the GS-09, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-7 level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting in monitoring publication contracts; AND 2) Assisting in resolving librarian procurement problems.

OR Education: You must possess 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's in library science or equivalent graduate degree, e.g., LL.B. or J.D., related to the position.

(MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

(MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) For the GS-11, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting in order processing for library materials in multiple formats; AND 2) Assisting in analyzing library acquisitions or financial reporting; OR Education: You must possess 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position.

(MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

(MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12 OR GS-13: For the GS-12, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting in administering the Library Staff's procurement and contracting programs; 2) Analyzing library acquisitions or financial reporting; AND 3) Assisting in researching solutions or options for contractual or financial library acquisition issues.

For the GS-13, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Managing an automated integrated library system such as Voyager or Momentum; 2) Administering the Library Staff's procurement and contracting programs; 3) Providing acquisitions or financial reporting support to Library Acquisitions Services stakeholders; AND 4) Recommending resolutions of contractual or financial library acquisitions issues.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/07/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit your application, you will receive notification indicated whether or not the USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/07/2026 to complete the assessment which is part of your application.