Library Technician

Library Systems & Services LLC•Silver Spring, MD

21h•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Library Technician / Paraprofessional to support a federal scientific library in providing library operations, collection maintenance, circulation, document delivery, and customer service support within a federal scientific library environment. This position supports researchers, scientists, analysts, and staff by ensuring that library collections, records, and public service operations remain organized, accessible, and responsive to user needs. The successful candidate will assist with physical collection maintenance, circulation services, interlibrary loan support, digitization activities, inventory control, and general library operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a recognized college or technical school; May substitute experience for degree
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant library, archives, records management, or information services experience
Experience using library systems, databases, or inventory tracking systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software
Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting scientific, technical, academic, or federal libraries
Familiarity with Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
Experience with integrated library systems (ILS) and circulation operations
Experience supporting interlibrary loan, digitization, or archival activities
Familiarity with metadata or document management systems
Experience supporting inventory or property accountability functions
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements

Responsibilities

Process physical library materials including barcodes, spine labels, security tags, and property stamps
Shelve, shift, and maintain library collections using Library of Congress Classification (LCC) or local filing systems
Conduct shelf-reading and collection maintenance activities to ensure filing accuracy and retrievability
Create and update patron records using the government-provided integrated library system (ILS)
Perform circulation activities including check-in, check-out, renewals, recalls, and holds
Support interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery services by processing requests, retrieving materials, scanning documents, and coordinating shipments
Assist with inventory control and collection tracking activities using government-provided databases and systems
Support digitization projects by preparing materials, scanning documents, creating tracking lists, and performing quality checks on digital files
Assist with archival processing, records management, and metadata support activities as assigned
Provide front-line customer service and assist users with locating materials and accessing library resources
Support library outreach activities, exhibits training sessions, and events as needed
Assist with opening and closing library facilities and maintaining orderly public and staff spaces
Track and report circulation, usage, and service statistics
Identify and report facilities, equipment, or electronic access issues to federal staff
Support emergency response and collection protection activities during facility or environmental incidents
Assist with physical inventory of library equipment and property