LAC - Library Clerk

LAC Federal•Washington, DC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a highly motivated and skilled person to join our team. As a Library Clerk, you will be working on-site to support collection maintenance activities for a large federal library in Washington, D.C. Duties will primarily consist of shifting as part of a large collection move. Office Location: Washington, D.C. – Orange, Blue, Silver Metro Line Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Job Status: Full-time Temporary Contract tentative from April 2026 – July 2026

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Attention to detail
Ability to develop knowledge of standard Law library policies, procedures, and services related to one or more library functions
Demonstrated organizational skills and initiative to manage multiple tasks and deadlines and work independently
Ability to learn and follow complex procedures and policies
Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of other languages than English

Responsibilities

Sorting, arranging, and transporting library materials to be shelved
Shifting large quantities of collection materials as part of a team to facilitate new shelving replacement
Breaking down materials to include separating and sorting materials on book trucks according to call number ranges
Identifying materials requiring follow-up for collection stabilization and rehousing
Maintaining detailed logs of activities
Shelf-reading and reviewing each shelf for call number order accuracy
Refiling out-of-place items or routing them to the proper location
Identifying problem materials per written procedures