Serials Library Technician — Ex Libris Alma Expert

Library Systems & Services, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

LAC Federal is seeking a detail-oriented Serials Library Technician to support a research library in Washington, DC. The role focuses on managing serials including journals, magazines, and other continuing resources, using Ex Libris Alma for serials records, holdings, and collection management.

The position requires hands-on experience with serials workflows, accuracy in records, and collaboration with library staff.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with serials workflows and Alma
• Experience with serials receiving, holdings maintenance, and collection management
• Familiarity with bibliographic records and serials metadata
• Ability to identify discrepancies in receipts/holdings
• Experience locating and verifying publication information with library resources
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Receive, check in, process, and maintain serial publications
• Use Ex Libris Alma to manage serials records and holdings
• Monitor subscriptions and identify missing/duplicate issues
• Assist with claiming missing serial issues and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain accurate bibliographic, holdings, and item records
• Process new serial materials including labeling and barcoding
• Organize and shelve serials collections according to procedures
• Conduct bibliographic searches to verify publication information
• Support serials inventory and holdings verification projects
• Collaborate with staff to resolve processing and access issues
• Prepare operational reports and statistics

Skills

Serials management

Ex Libris Alma

Holdings maintenance

Bibliographic records

Shelf organization

Barcode labeling

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Two+ years of serials/continuing resources experience

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

MARC records

OCLC WorldCat

Job description

LAC Federal is seeking a detail-oriented Serials Library Technician to support a research library in Washington, DC. The role focuses on managing serials including journals, magazines, and other continuing resources, using Ex Libris Alma for serials records, holdings, and collection management.

The position requires hands-on experience with serials workflows, accuracy in records, and collaboration with library staff.