Library Technician - LAC Group

Location: USA - DC - Washington DC

LAC Federal is seeking a Library Technician to work at a Federal Agency information center in the Washington, DC area. The Technician will be responsible for circulation control, serial check and control function, inter-library loan (ILL), routing of mail and document delivery throughout that organization, loose-leaf filing and basic reference and research support. This is a full time contract (40 hours a week; Monday to Friday) benefited position.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for circulation control, serial check and control function, inter-library loan (ILL), routing of mail and document delivery throughout that organization, loose-leaf filing and reference and research support.
• As needed, support information center staff in special projects and collection maintenance.
• Assist in providing instruction on the use of information center resources and in web content development for the website.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A college degree from an accredited 4-year institution or an Associate degree with a minimum of three (3) years recent library technician experience including ILL, serials control, circulation and basic reference support.
• MLS preferred
• Experience searching databases or working with business/international information preferred
• Experience performing simple reference and research
• Working knowledge of integrated library systems (lLS)
• Requires working knowledge/recent experience of basic library procedures related to circulation, serials control, inter-library loan and disposal of library materials
• Proficiency and practical experience in the use of PCs, Windows Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook. Basic computer skills, including the ability to create/ update information on word processing systems and the ability to navigate content on Internet databases and business/research sites.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities while effectively prioritizing and balancing a heavy workload of diverse activities and maintaining the accuracy of work performed
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced and highly automated environment
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to work within a framework of established policies and procedures
• Following through on all assignments, projects, and duties
• Ability to ask questions to clarify expectations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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