Library Material Handler

Kinsley Power Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,200 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmerman Associates Inc. (ZAI) is recruiting Library Material Handlers to join our team at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. This is a physically active position with tasks across three buildings and in book stacks.

Qualified candidates will work on multiple tasks, in teams and individually, and may advance to Library Clerk. Responsibilities include sorting, shelving, moving, and inputting inventory data, with preference for candidates who have library experience and familiarity with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, BA/BS preferred.
• Previous library experience in book processing, shelving, or shifting preferred.
• Experience with barcodes and decimal inventory systems.
• Ability to learn and follow complex procedures and policies.
• Ability to switch between tasks and work in teams or individually.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, and distribute incoming books by classification numbers.
• Shelve and interfile materials following the library’s classification system.
• Move materials, scan barcodes, and identify out-of-scope items.
• Transport materials across three buildings using book trucks.
• Create containers and pack materials for shipping or storage.
• Shift shelving to accommodate new additions and adjust layouts.
• Input inventory data related to received, transported, and organized items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Barcode systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Zimmerman Associates Inc. (ZAI) is recruiting Library Material Handlers to join our team at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Material Handlers help make the Library's vast collection accessible by retrieving, sorting, moving, shifting, and shelving print materials. This is a physically active position. Qualified candidates will work on multiple tasks, in teams and individually, in the Library’s book stacks and across three buildings. The position offers the opportunity to advance to Library Clerk. Candidates with some library experience will be preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19.81 HRLY plus $5.09 (H&W) Fringe Benefits

Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, and distribute incoming books by classification numbers and according to the library’s distribution plan
• Shelve and interfile materials in the library’s shelving stacks following the library’s classification system sequencing
• Break down bins and trucks containing new acquisitions, scan barcodes, reorganize materials into containers, and identify out-of-scope and damaged material
• Transport materials in book trucks and bins to designated locations across three buildings
• Create containers and pack print materials into the appropriate-sized boxes
• Shift materials in the shelving stacks to make space for new additions, following complex shifting plans, and add, adjust, or remove shelving
• Input data related to inventory control and tracking for items received, organized, transported, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, BA/BS preferred
• Previous experience in a library setting, including book processing, shelving, and/or shifting, preferred
• Experience with barcodes, complex inventory numbering systems (particularly decimal systems)
• Proven ability to learn and follow complex procedures and policies
• Ability to switch between tasks, as needed, and to work both on teams and individually
• Strong work ethic and reliability/punctuality
• Strong organization skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the general physical arrangement of the library and the classification systems used in libraries (required to sort and organize library materials)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stoop and lift materials from the ground and bottom shelves
• Ability to push carts and trucks weighing up to 200 pounds
• Ability to work in cool and dusty environments

Schedule

• Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM: 7:30 – 4:00 PM

Work Location

• 100% On Site

Tags: Material Handler, Library Clerk, Library Technician, Library of Congress

ZAI is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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