Library Technician: Catalog & Patron Services Pro

Air Education and Training Command; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command seeks a library clerk to provide public and technical support to patrons, acting as the principal assistant to the base librarian and substituting as employee-in-charge when needed. The role requires knowledge of library procedures, cataloging basics, and customer service.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work with diverse patrons, and capability to coordinate with vendors and staff for ordering and processing library materials within

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standardized library rules, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with cataloging basics and bibliographic records.
• Experience with interlibrary loan sources and verification procedures.
• Ability to prepare and process material acquisition documents within budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and public library support to patrons and staff.
• Assist the base librarian and act as employee-in-charge in their absence.
• Order, process, and organize library materials within budget guidelines.
• Utilize automated databases to support library operations and reporting.
• Assist clientele with locating information using cataloging tools and reference sources.

Skills

Library procedures knowledge

Oral and written communication

Diplomacy and tact

Customer service

Vendor coordination

Tools

Automated databases

Job description

Air Education and Training Command seeks a library clerk to provide public and technical support to patrons, acting as the principal assistant to the base librarian and substituting as employee-in-charge when needed. The role requires knowledge of library procedures, cataloging basics, and customer service.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work with diverse patrons, and capability to coordinate with vendors and staff for ordering and processing library materials within