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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:28:51 -0400
From: "William C. Anderson" <wand@LOC.GOV>
Subject: LC Vacancy Announcement

                       LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
                    Washington, DC 20540-2295
                  *** VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ***

           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
           ^   Vacancy Announcement Number 990202   ^
           ^      Opening Date: July 28, 1999       ^
           ^      Closing Date: August 27, 1999     ^
           ^                                        ^
           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THE LIBRARY OF
CONGRESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:

    Title:  Supervisory Librarian
            (Head, Serials Cataloging Section)
            GS-1410-13 (6200) $53,793 - $69,930*

    *  The individual selected for this position will receive the
    applicable locality pay adjustment.

    Position Location:  Serials Cataloging Section II, Acquisitions and
Support Services, Library Services; James Madison Memorial Building.

    Tour of Duty: Full-time. Incumbent may elect to work a flextime work
schedule.

    Type of Appointment:  Permanent Supervisory, non-bargaining unit
position

    Number of Vacancies:  One

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Section Head supervises the cataloging and other activities related to
the cataloging of all serials in languages assigned to the Section; is
responsible for the cataloging and recataloging of serials, the
authentication of cooperatively contributed serial cataloging, and related
activities required to create and maintain serial entries in LC manual and
machine catalogs, the interpretation and application of cataloging policy
and rules within the Section, review of all authority records prepared by
catalogers in the Section, and solving and advising on technical
cataloging problems for members of the Section.  The Section Head answers
questions concerning serial cataloging policy and procedures; and
participates in meetings with cataloging division representatives
regarding matters related to the development and formulation,
interpretation, and adoption of rules for descriptive cataloging and
inter-divisional operational procedures. The Section Head participates as
a member of the Division's management team and provides support and input
to the chief on issues concerning the entire division.  The Section Head
performs, or supervises, the investigation and drafting of answers to
correspondence and queries.  The Section Head supervises the section,
including interviewing, selecting, and promoting staff members; provides
for training of staff members;  develops and applies performance
requirements; drafts and administers performance appraisals; approves
leave and certifying time and attendance reports; provides ongoing formal
and informal feedback on performance; rewards exceptional performance;
initiates disciplinary actions when necessary; shifts workloads and
personnel in accordance with particular needs; promotes effective working
relationships with guild and union officials;  prepares statistical
reports showing the nature and amount of work performed by each member of
the Section and by the Section as a whole; and assures that the Library's
commitment to eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, and national origin is carried out in all aspects of
personnel management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level in the Federal
service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the Federal service
which demonstrates a minimum level in each of the following knowledge,
skills or abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of serials cataloging, serials processing, and the principles of
librarianship.

Ability to supervise and provide leadership to a diverse staff.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (KSAs):
Quality ranking factors are presented in ALL CAPS.  The statements
following each factor relate to specific duties of the position.

1.  KNOWLEDGE OF SERIALS CATALOGING, SERIALS PROCESSING AND THE
    PRINCIPLES OF LIBRARIANSHIP - to supervise cataloging and
    recataloging of serials, the authentication of cooperatively
    contributed serials cataloging, and related activities
    required to create and maintain serials entries in
    LC manual and machine catalogs; interpret and apply
    cataloging policy and rules within the section; solve and
    advise on technical cataloging problems; review authority
    records prepared by section catalogers; and act as liaison
    with other sections of the Division, custodial divisions
    of the Library and CONSER participants regarding serial
    cataloging policy and procedures.

2.  ABILITY TO ANALYZE AND EVALUATE INFORMATION AND SITUATIONS -
      to analyze and offer suggestions and advice or alternative
   methods or procedures on technical or operational problems;
   participate in exploratory cataloging studies when new rules,
   techniques, etc., are being considered; evaluate work and
   prepare analytical and statistical reports; develop and apply
   performance requirements; and interpret and apply complex
   rules and procedures.

3.  ABILITY TO SUPERVISE AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO A DIVERSE
      STAFF - to interview, select, and promote staff members;
   provide for  training of staff members in Section procedures
   and operations; plan, organize and assign work; develop and
   apply performance requirements; draft and administer
   performance appraisals; promote effective working
   relationships with guild and union officials; prepare work
   reports; and insure that the Library's commitment to EEO is
   carried out in all aspects of personnel management.

4.  ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND INTERACT WITH OTHERS - to act as
      liaison with other sections of the Division and other library
   staff; supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate staff;
   interpret and explain policies and procedures; maintain
   working relationships with other Library staff; prepare
   presentations on complex cataloging issues; and represent the
   Section and the Division at meetings.

5.  ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN WRITING - to prepare or review
      correspondence responding to queries received by the Library;
   draft performance evaluations and other administrative
   documents; and prepare analytical and statistical reports.

HOW TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE ON THE KSAs:  Applicants must address each
KSA on a separate sheet of plain paper in order to be considered for this
vacancy.  Applicants should not simply repeat entries from their
employment application in addressing each KSA, but should elaborate on any
specific experience (as an employee or volunteer), training, educational
courses, and awards that demonstrate possession of the identified KSAs.
Publication are available in libraries and book stores to help guide you
in addressing the KSAs.  Each KSA must be addressed individually and MUST
NOT exceed one page each.

EVALUATION PROCESS:  Applicants are first assessed against the minimum
qualifications requirements for the position.  To be minimally qualified,
applicants must demonstrate a minimum level of competence in the
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)  required to perform the duties of
the position, and must have the length of time and level of education
and/or experience as specified in the announcement.  Applicants who are
minimally qualified will be further evaluated to determine the degree to
which they possess the KSAs identified as quality ranking factors.  These
KSAs are assigned values for purposes of rating.  This rating process will
determine who will be referred to the selecting official for further
consideration.  Applicants who fail to submit the required information by
final closing date will not receive further consideration for this
position.

REMARKS:

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an
appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.

The Library reserves the right to fill any number of the above-described
positions that are or become vacant during the life of this vacancy
announcement.

Applicants who are referred for interview must complete a
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306).

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*  HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a Standard Form 171 - Application for  *
*  Federal Employment, or the Optional Application for Federal  *
*  Employment - OF 612, a description of competence on the KSAs *
*  on plain paper, and any other required attachments to:       *
*                                                               *
*                   LIBRARY OF CONGRESS                         *
*             HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS OFFICE                 *
*            101 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SE, LM 107                  *
*                WASHINGTON, DC 20540-2295                      *
*                                                               *
*  NOTE:  For copies of this vacancy announcement, applications *
*  or information on other Library of Congress opportunities,   *
*  please call our Employment Office at (202) 707-5627 or our   *
*  employment hotline at (202) 707-4315.                        *
*                                                               *
*  ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE FINAL CLOSING DATE  *
*  TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT;      *

*  POSTMARKED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  VACANCIES     *
*  WITH A PROJECTED CLOSING DATE NOTED AS EXTENDED MAY BE CLOSED*
*  AT ANY TIME.  TO BE ASSURED CONSIDERATION FOR THESE VACANCIES*

*  APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IMMEDIATELY.                *

*                                                               *
*  Individuals who are not currently employed by the Library    *
*  must also return the "Background Survey Questionnaire."      *
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