Library Technician

swipejobs; Greenbelt (MD); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swipejobs seeks a detail-oriented Library Technician to support daily operations in a large library setting. This full-time, on-site contract is expected to last about one year, with potential extension based on project needs and performance.

Responsibilities include retrieving materials for document delivery, sorting and shelving, processing microforms, and assisting with digitization and archival tasks while following established procedures.

Qualifikationen

• Previous library/archives experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and systems accurately.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and lifting/shelving materials.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn library systems.

Aufgaben

• Retrieve materials from general, reference, and periodical collections to fulfill document delivery requests.
• Sort and shelve library materials and maintain organization in stacks.
• Locate and retrieve materials for onsite patron requests and update status in the system.
• Process microform materials, including retrieving, printing, and re-filing.
• Discharge materials using the circulation system and assist with digitization efforts.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Procedures following

Physical stamina

Computer literacy

Tools

Tipasa software

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Library Technician to support daily operations within a large, active library environment. This is a full-time, on-site contract, expected to last approximately one year, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work with library collections, document delivery, and archival materials, and who thrive in a structured, process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve materials from general, reference, and periodical collections to fulfill document delivery requests
• Sort and shelve library materials, ensuring proper organization within the stacks
• Locate and retrieve materials for onsite patron requests and update request status in the system
• Process microform materials, including retrieving, printing, and re-filing
• Discharge materials using the circulation system
• Perform collection shifting (up to eight shelves at a time) and maintain overflow storage areas
• File and track microfilm and microfiche for statistical purposes
• Verify accuracy of requested materials prior to scanning
• Scan and deliver documents using electronic delivery systems
• Photocopy and collate materials as needed
• Clean shelves and maintain overall organization of collections
• Assist with digitization efforts, including disbinding materials
• Open, sort, log, and distribute incoming mail
• Match incoming interlibrary loan (ILL) materials with original requests
• Review received materials for completeness and quality
• Perform minor repairs on collection materials under supervision
• Conduct shelf reading to ensure materials are in the correct order

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a library, archives, records management, or similar environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow established procedures and systems accurately
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and physical duties, including lifting and shelving materials
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn library systems (e.g., circulation and document delivery platforms)
• Knowledge of Tipasa software is a huge plus