Library Information Science Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Summary
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Library Services and Content Management, Government Publishing Office in Washington,
District of Columbia.
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• Performs a variety of professional tasks associated with metadata creation and enhancements, improving automated processes, and writing computer scripts and programs for new metadata processes.
• Works closely with the Metadata Initiatives Team Manager, team members, and other staff on the development and implementation of new metadata policies and workflows and new metadata products, services, and tools.
• Analyzes varied and evolving issues that require technical knowledge across a wide range of fields and often involve issues of substance related to the Federal Depository Library Program and the Cataloging and Indexing Program.
• Plays a role in the success of GPO's information dissemination services to Federal depository libraries, agencies, and to the public, and their assistance in this work affects the policies and the acceptance of these programs by key customers.
• Performs amidst a very fluid and sensitive policy backdrop that merges GPO capabilities, the requirements of public and client agencies, leading-edge information technology, and emerging federal information policy.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectee may be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitability clearance.
• TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify

Qualifications
To qualify for the Librarian Metadata Services Developer, PG - 1410 - 13 , you must meet the following requirements:
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
All librarians must meet a Basic Educational Requirement of professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and/or education as shown 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.
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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 show conclusively that the education, training and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and possess the competencies essential for providing effective library information and library technical services.
In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirements as described above, applicants must meet the following specialized experience as noted below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (PG-12) or equivalent in the federal service or higher. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to:
(1) Performing metadata creation and enhancements activities, including improving automated processes and developing scripts or programs to support new metadata functions;
(2) Applying national, international, and local cataloging standards to ensure high-quality bibliographic and authority records; AND
(3) Using tools and applications, such as Government information products, primarily the Integrated Library System (ILS), the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), and Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP) to manage and organize U.S. Government information products.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/10/2026) to be considered.
Education
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used or this grade level.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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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." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302
Work Life Balance
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
GPO Telework Program:
The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement This position is eligible for Telework
Background Investigation:
For a Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
The selectee will work shift 1 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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