Reference Librarian - African
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Education & Training
- Industry
- Education & Training
- Salary
- $102,415 – $133,142 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 6 Nov 2026
About the role
Provide specialist reference and research services in Washington, DC, as a Reference Librarian (African) with the Library of Congress. You will answer reference questions on the Library's African collections, develop and manage collections, assist researchers and the public, and support outreach, exhibits and digital initiatives. Applicants need an MLIS or one year of graduate study in library science (or a five-year combination), knowledge of Eritrean and Ethiopian history, culture and literature, and fluency in Amharic and English; knowledge of Ge'ez is highly desired, and reference and collections experience is expected. Pay is $102,415 to $133,142 a year (GS-12). The post is full-time and permanent with flexitime and telework eligibility, open to U.S. citizens only. Apply by 11/06/2026 through USAJOBS.
Requirements
Applicants need an MLIS or one year of graduate study in library science (or a five-year combination), knowledge of Eritrean and Ethiopian history, culture and literature, and fluency in Amharic and English; knowledge of Ge'ez is highly desired, and reference and collections experience is expected.
How to apply
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