Library Assistant - LAC Group

Location: USA - MD - Silver Spring

LAC Group is seeking a Library Assistant to work for a major Federal Agency in Silver Spring, MD. The selected individual will assist the daily operations of collection management and provide daily assistance to the weeding of a large federal collection. This is a long-term, full-time (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited contract position. Work must be performed on-site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist daily operations of collection management with a focus on weeding and identifying items for discard
• Continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending and stooping to retrieve, re-shelve, shift, and update collections or to adjust shelves and move books from one location to another
• Pushing/pulling fully loaded book trucks weighing up to 300 pounds
• Loading and unloading wire baskets or carts with books and unbound materials
• Shelving materials of various sizes, weight, and quantities
• Using hand-wheels to access compact shelving ranges
• Other duties as the arise according to client requests

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 6 months of prior experience working in a library
• Knowledge and understanding of various classification systems
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and organize large quantities of materials
• Proficiency and practical experience in the use of PCs, Windows Office Suite, and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to work within a framework of established policies and procedures
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.