LIBRARY AID

Air Combat Command; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command at Shaw AFB seeks a Library Assistant to support daily library operations at the McElveen Library. You will shelve materials, assist patrons, and handle routine circulation duties to keep the collection organized and accessible.

You will help users locate information using the Integrated Library System and online resources, perform clerical tasks, and support library programs and outreach. Flexible on-site schedule.

Responsibilities

• Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials ensuring all materials are reshelved in correct order.
• Reviews the library collection to ensure materials are maintained in correct order and removes obsolete/damaged items.
• Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned materials for circulation; handles reserves and interlibrary loans as needed.
• Assists users in locating books and information using the ILS and online databases; performs routine clerical tasks.

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the McElveen Library Shaw AFB.

Key Responsibilities

Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials ensuring all materials are reshelved in correct order. Reviews the library collection to ensure library materials are maintained in correct order in their assigned areas. Checks condition of books in designated areas, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review by a librarian, and performs minor mending.

Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned library 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 customers, charging and discharging library materials, taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans, and checking to ensure those requests are filled. Assists with processing overdues.

Explains library rules to users and ensures that users observe library rules. Assists users in locating books and information using the Integrated Library System (ILS), online databases and other Internet resources and on the shelves, referring difficult questions to lead technician or librarian. 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. Assists in office account duties as needed. Uses a variety of computer and word processing software to prepare, email and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other documents. Following established procedures, assists with the library procurement/acquisition process. 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 Combat 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 2026-11-10.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flexible position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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