Job opening: Library Technician
Salary: $20 per hour
Published at: Nov 08 2023
Employment Type: Part-time
About the position: This position will be assigned to Mitchell Memorial Library on Travis Air Force Base, CA.
Regular Part-time employees are guaranteed 20 hours per week, but may work up to 40 hours per week.
Eligible for the following benefits: Medical & Dental Insurance, Stand Alone Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) and Retirement, Flexible Spending Account.
Tuition Assistance after one year!
Duties
Monitor all circulation and technical operation of library services.
Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and resolves problems and deviations. Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements and/or changes.
Trains new staff in circulation and technical services procedures and processes.
Monitors expenditures versus allocations for all monies. Ensures payment is made for materials ordered.
Posts and revises library balance records and financial records, maintaining accuracy.
Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report.
Devises and adapts various search strategies within the library's holdings and utilizes online or other technologies to provide reference services to customers.
Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand. Catalogs books using Cataloging-in Publication (CIP).
Assists Supervisory Librarian in developing the library marketing plan. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval.
Conducts library tours and orientations.
Uses varied and advanced functions of computer processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, email, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other documents.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12201038
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/20/2023
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Completion of some college or a college degree is desirable. Specialized experience in a library that provided specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Computer experience or training in computer applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, the Internet and new technologies. Strong typing skills are required; ability to type 40 words per minute. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Physically able to frequently lift boxes of up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to reach up to 72 inches with or without the assistance of a step stool. Possess skill applying standard customer service practices when dealing with the public and skill in working with peers.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
Contacts
- Address Travis NAF HR
60 FSS/FSQN, 540 Airlift Drive, Bldg 381 FWing Rm F100
Travis AFB, CA 94535-2451
US
- Name: Travis NAF HR Office
- Email: 60FSS/[email protected]
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