LIBRARY AID

Air Education and Training Command; Columbus Afb (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command at Columbus AFB in Mississippi seeks a Library Assistant for a FLEX position with 0 guaranteed hours but up to 40 hours per week.

This NAF role is not eligible for leave/benefits. Responsibilities include shelving, inventory, circulation, and helping users locate materials, in addition to routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• This section notes that foreign education may be used to meet the requirements and must be prove-equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Shelves books, magazines and library materials and ensures correct order.
• Reviews collection, checks condition of books, and performs minor mending.
• Processes new, rebound materials for circulation and reference; assists with annual inventory.
• Assists with circulation duties, reserves, interlibrary loans, and overdues.
• Helps users locate books and information, answers calls, and maintains statistics.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: equivalence to US education

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Columbus AFB, Mississippi
• Schedule: This is a Flex position and are guaranteed 0 hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 14th Force Support Squadron-Library. This position is a FLEXIBLE position. FLEX=0 guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week. This position is not eligible for leave/benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Shelves books, magazines and other library materials according to the various systems used in libraries and ensures all materials are placed in correct order. Reviews library collection to ensure library materials are maintained in correct order in their assigned areas. Checks conditions of books in designated areas, removes obsolete materials for review by a librarian and performs minor mending.

Processes new, rebound materials for circulation and reference according to established procedures. Assists with annual inventory of collection. Assists with automated and manual circulation duties, registering and deleting users, charging library materials, taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans, and checking to ensure those requests are filled. Assists with processing overdues. Following established procedures, assists with the library rules.

Assists users with in locating books and information in card catalogs, databases, and on the shelves, referring difficult questions to higher staff members. Performs routine clerical tasks such as answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring callers or visitors to the appropriate staff member. Assists in maintaining and updating library statistics and filing.

Uses a variety of word processing software to prepare and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents. Assists in implementing programs, publicity, and the marketing of library services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $15 – $15/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Flex position and are guaranteed 0 hours but may work up to 40 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.