Copyright Acquisitions Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003364)
Library of Congress Job Location: Apply By: 07/01/2026 Date Created: 06/17/2026
Copyright Acquisitions Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003364)
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- Opening Date: June 17, 2026
- Closing Date: July 1, 2026
- OPM Control Number: 873417100
- Vacancy Number: VAR003364
- LC Organization Unit: Copyright
- Grade: GS-07,08,09
- Series: 1411
- Minimum Salary: GS-07: $57,736.00 GS-08: $63,940.00 GS-09: $70,623.00 per year
- Maximum Salary: GS-07: $75,059.00 GS-08: $83,119.00 GS-09: $91,815.00 per year
- Work Schedule: Flexitime
- Promotion Potential: GS-9
- Duty Location: Washington, DC
- Security Clearance: Other
- Availability: Open to All
- Telework Eligibility: Hybrid
The position is located in the Acquisition Section, Copyright Acquisition Division, and serves as a Library Technician . The incumbent processes compliance enforcement actions taken by the Copyright Acquisitions librarians under section 407 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Such actions result in the acquisition of works in a variety of formats for the Library’s general and special collections. This position is accountable to the Copyright Acquisitions Section Head. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.
Qualifications Include:
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
- Knowledge of deposit acquisition, bibliographic records, and processing procedures for library materials.**
- Ability to use information systems and equipment.**
- Ability to attend to details.**
- Ability to work in a team environment, plan work, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
The position description numbers for this position are 110747, 110748, and 110749
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
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