Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in District of Columbia
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists manage libraries and information collections in educational institutions, museums, corporations, and public settings. They organize materials ranging from books and periodicals to recordings and films, and help patrons access information through reference services and borrowing systems In District of Columbia the median pay is $96,550 a year, 41% above the national median of $68,270.
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
Openings in District of Columbia and remote
- Librarian (Collection Development Librarian) · Library of Congress · Washington, District of Columbia · $70623–$91815
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience).
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Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in District of Columbia
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O*NET-SOC 25-4022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.