Library Technician

LAC-Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

LAC-Federal is seeking a Library Technician in Washington, DC, responsible for accessioning, maintenance, and inventory services at a national library. Ideal candidates must demonstrate foreign language proficiency and experience in a large library environment.

This position entails managing collections, responding to inquiries, and performing routine duties with attention to detail. Benefits include health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of applicable professional experience.
• Competence in performing duties in a large-scale library.
• Ability to handle and maintain collections securely.

Responsibilities

• Accession and manage collection items in the ILS.
• Identify information and maintain inventory of materials.
• Respond to inquiries regarding workflows and locations.
• Confirm contents against packing lists and sort items.

Skills

Foreign language proficiency

Experience with large collections

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Integrated Library System (ILS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS) such as Voyager

Job description

LAC Federal is seeking a Library Technician to provide accessioning and receiving, maintenance, preservation, and inventory services to support standard operations of a large national library. The Library Technician must have foreign language proficiency, experience working with collections in a large library, and demonstrated experience providing proper care and handling of library materials. The Library Technician must possess knowledge and understanding of an Integrated Library System (ILS) such as Voyager and must have the ability to perform routine/repetitive work with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accession monographic and serial collection items in all formats in the ILS.
• Use an ILS and other online resources to identify information on collection items.
• Performed end‑stage processing of materials checked‑in or cataloged by other Library divisions.
• Identify duplicates or superseded materials.
• Respond to inquiries regarding workflows or location of materials from staff and contractors.
• Open boxes to confirm contents against packing lists. Sort contents by content type, language, and/or source country based on instructions provided by section heads.
• Maintain the collections by supporting inventory control and overall security of the collection.
• Work with staff to resolve issues which prevent appropriate updating or receipts, identifying items to be claimed or replaced by staff.
• Retrieve and deliver collection material from other library divisions/sections.
• Provide inventory control by creating or updating item and holdings records in the ILS.
• Create Initial Bibliographic Control (IBC) records in the ILS.
• Update vendor‑provided acquisitions records to IBC standards including adding LCCNs and barcodes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two (2) years of applicable professional experience.
• Proven ability to maintain the security, proper handling, and accountability of collections in accordance with federal contract standards and requirements.
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a large‑scale library environment containing more than 500,000 volumes, with demonstrated competence in performing at least one of the primary duties associated with this position.
• Foreign language proficiency in at least one language from any of the major language families, including but not limited to: African, Latin American, Western European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Germanic, Slavic, or Austronesian.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, lifting, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
• Be able to lift up to 44lbs and push book trucks weighing up to 400lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.