Classification and Qualification Standards for the GS-1410 Library-Information Service Series
GGD-83-97
Published: Aug 12, 1983. Publicly Released: Aug 12, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) development of proposed classification and qualification standards for the Library-Information Service occupational series.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Personnel Management | OPM should consider determining whether: (1) federal librarians hired at GS-9 with less than a 2-year Master of Library Science degree and no experience have typically performed all of the duties and responsibilities of the GS-9 position successfully; and (2) federal librarians hired without the Master of Library Science degree typically performed all duties and responsibilities successfully and were able to progress through the career ladder. |
OPM classification actions remain suspended pending the results of its evaluation of the entire standards process. OPM classification actions on this standard are a low priority with no set date for further action due to a continuing review of standards development policies. A policy change was made making this recommendation moot.
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