Library Technician

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• Identify duplicates or superseded materials.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.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.