Library Aid

Air Combat Command•Shaw AFB, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the McElveen Library at Shaw AFB. The Library Aid supports library circulation, collection maintenance, reference assistance, clerical work, procurement, and library programs. The role requires satisfactory clerical or office experience, basic computer and word-processing ability, English proficiency, and the ability to serve the public. A favorable background investigation and satisfactory pre-employment physical are required.

Requirements

Experience in responsible clerical or office work that demonstrates the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Experience or training demonstrating the ability to perform simple computer and word-processing tasks.
Ability to deal with the public.
Ability to complete a pre-employment physical satisfactorily.
Favorable completion and adjudication of the applicable Tier 1 background investigation.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and pushing loaded book trucks.
Ability to frequently lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds and reach up to 72 inches, with or without a step stool.
Must meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals must have resided in the U.S. Territory for three or more consecutive years immediately before Federal affiliation, or provide a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the three-year residency requirement.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to facilitate installation access.

Nice To Haves

Typing skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Shelve books, magazines, and other library materials in the correct order, and review collections to ensure materials remain in their assigned locations.
Inspect books in designated areas, remove obsolete or damaged materials for librarian review, and perform minor mending.
Process new, rebound, and reconditioned library materials for circulation and reference.
Assist with the annual collection inventory.
Assist with automated and manual circulation tasks, including registering and deleting customers, charging and discharging materials, handling reserve and interlibrary-loan requests, and checking that requests are filled.
Assist with processing overdue materials.
Explain library rules and ensure users observe them.
Help users locate books and information using the Integrated Library System (ILS), online databases, Internet resources, and library shelves; refer difficult questions to a lead technician or librarian.
Perform routine clerical tasks, including answering the telephone, taking messages, and directing callers or visitors to appropriate staff.
Assist with maintaining and updating library statistics and filing.
Assist with office account duties as needed.
Use computer and word-processing software to prepare, email, and print letters, reports, memos, and other documents.
Assist with library procurement and acquisition according to established procedures.
Assist with implementing programs and publicizing and marketing library services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.