Library Technician

RMC - Resource Management Concepts Inc.; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid federal holidays

Healthcare plans

Pet insurance

401K package

Tuition assistance and certifications

Job summary

RMC - Resource Management Concepts Inc. in Indian Head, MD seeks a Library Technician to support our Navy customer and manage cataloging, database tasks, and bulk digitization using SirsiDynix EOS.

Join a team focused on precise library operations on-site, with opportunities for growth and hands-on technical work. Requires an associate degree, 2+ years of library experience, Adobe Acrobat proficiency, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Library Science, Information Systems, Management, or other relevant field.
• At least two years of experience performing tasks in a technical library operations.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required to start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct catalog data entry and collection maintenance using SirsiDynix's EOS or other comparable library information system.
• Complete and file material control sheets and renew items on request.
• Circulate documents into and out of the library using library database software.
• Perform queries using library database software, searching by title, call number, serial number, personal or corporate author, etc.
• Perform classification regrade actions on database records and physical documents.
• Digitize books and other bound materials using dedicated book scanning equipment.
• Convert outdated/obsolete disk, audiovisual, and other media to current or usable formats.
• Identify documents to be scanned, prepare them for scanning, and process and catalog new documents.
• Perform vault collection maintenance tasks as required (shelf shifting, bulk destruction, etc.).
• Retrieve documents for library users, re-shelve documents, and search for documents not in place.
• Monitor library personnel and activity to ensure compliance with security protocols and verify user clearances.

Skills

Data entry

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

SirsiDynix EOS

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Position Title: Library Technician

Location: Indian Head, Maryland, United States

Department: Management Sciences

Work Type: Full time

Workplace Type: On-site

Description

RMC is hiring a Library Technician to support our Navy customer in Indian Head, MD (Stump Neck). The selected applicant will assist with a variety of general library tasks, such as database management, Ready Reference searches, cataloging, and bulk digitization. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting catalog data entry and collection maintenance using SirsiDynix's EOS or other comparable library information system.
• Completing and filing material control sheets and renewing items on request.
• Circulating documents into and out of the library using library database software.
• Performing queries using library database software, searching by title, call number, serial number, personal or corporate author, etc.
• Performing classification regrade actions on database records and physical documents.
• Digitizing books and other bound materials using dedicated book scanning equipment.
• Conversion of outdated/obsolete disk, audiovisual, and other media to more current or usable formats.
• Identifying documents to be scanned according to priorities established by the Library Director. Preparing documents for scanning by removing posts, staples, or other binding material. Processing and cataloging new documents.
• Performing vault collection maintenance tasks, as required (shelf shifting, bulk document destruction, etc.).
• Retrieving documents for library users, re-shelving documents, and searching for documents not in place.
• Monitoring personnel and activity in the library to ensure compliance with established information and physical security protocols. Verifying library user clearances as users enter the library.

Requirements

• Must have an associate degree in Library Science, Information Systems, Management, or other relevant field, and at least two (2) years of recent experience performing tasks associated with the operation of a technical library, such as performing database searches and retrievals. Includes experience in performing tasks using a variety of PC software packages to the extent that documents/files can be generated, printed, archived, and retrieved.
• Must be proficient with Adobe Acrobat Professional software. SirsiDynix software experience is desired.
• Must possess accurate data entry skills with a typing speed of 35 WPM and must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

• At RMC, we're committed to your career growth!
• RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees.
• We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.
• RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level.
• This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays.
• We also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.
• Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements.
• The current salary range for this position will be $55,000 to $68,000 (annually).

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