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Librarian (Digitization)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
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Summary

Individual will use contemporary metadata schemes to organize and provide access to the library's institutionally digitized collections. Coordinates technical support for the CARL Digital Library with CONTENTdm; coordinates training and documentation for CARL Digital Library; recommends metadata standards; ensures compatibility of CONTENTdm metadata with MARC format and LC Subject Headings; integrates CARL Digital Library holdings into OCLC WorldCat, MERLN and CARL's Integrated Library System.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/01/2019 to 08/07/2019
Salary
$62,737 to - $81,563 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
SWEX198507727478D
Control number
541296700

Duties

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As a Librarian you will:

  • Integrate digital library holdings into online cataloging systems such as the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) WorldCat and HORIZON ILS.
  • Edit required CONTENTdm metadata to uploaded archive and post-production files according to policy.
  • Harvest records using the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) for inclusion in the online catalog.
  • Utilize editing software, such as MarcEdit and Xslt, to modify digital library records.
  • Coordinate digital library training for staff education requirements.
  • Monitor scanned objects to verify digital library technical requirements are met.
  • Apply contemporary metadata schemes to organize digitized library collections.
  • Ensure compatibility of metadata with established formats and subject headings.
  • Demonstrate digital library populating techniques to consortium members or contractors.
  • Assist patrons with locating information in the library.
  • Respond to patron inquiries and requirements regarding the use of electronic library resources.
  • Assist with research project requests from library patrons.
  • Troubleshoot patron access/use of digital library items.
  • Coordinate technical support for the digital library with CONTENTdm to ensure digital library availability.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computers, printers, and copiers for staff and patron usage.
  • Resolve CONTENTdm upgrade issues to ensure digital library availability.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued employment.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 25 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

In order to qualify, you must meet the education/specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Individual Occupational Requirements: The Librarian occupation has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions:

Completion of one (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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A total of at least five (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.

Specialized experience requirement:
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience at the GS -09 or equivalent grade/level which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined providing access to a library 's digitized collection utilizing contemporary metadata schemes, providing metadata for electronic and physical library holdings, performing cataloging of digital objects using established standards, and assisting patrons in utilizing library resources.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Information Management
  • Technical Competence
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements.

Education

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.

Education Substitution: Education leading to a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D or equivalent) related to the position. (NOTE: You will need to upload a copy of your transcripts)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: If you have some, but not all of the experience and education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 36 hours (total semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 34 - Librarian (Digitization) position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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