Serials Bindery Assistant

LAC Federal • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a Serials Bindery Assistant to work on-site at a prominent federal library in Washington, D.C. The full-time role involves handling serial materials for binding and maintaining associated records in an Integrated Library System (ILS). The position requires experience with library technical services and serials, along with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

The role requires lifting and carrying library materials weighing up to 25 pounds, safely pushing or maneuvering book carts, and standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods. It also involves repetitive movements such as bending, reaching, grasping, and fine motor coordination. Reasonable accommodations may apply.

The listed salary is $20.85. Benefits include health care, retirement, life insurance, paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and training and development.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in library technical services.
• Proficiency using an Integrated Library System; Voyager and/or Folio experience is preferred.
• Experience working with serials.
• Ability to analyze and identify serial patterns in various languages.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry library materials weighing up to 25 pounds and safely push or maneuver book carts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods while performing library processing and administrative tasks.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical movements, including bending, reaching, grasping, and fine motor coordination, to safely retrieve, handle, and organize library materials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Voyager and/or Folio Integrated Library Systems.

Responsibilities

• Pull selected serial titles from the library stacks.
• Prepare serial units for shipment to the bindery.
• Generate digital bindery tickets.
• Create and update bibliographic item records and holding summaries in the Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Conduct quality reviews of all pre-bindable units.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as sorting and shelving.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Family leave (maternity and paternity).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED