Library Technician

Job Opening: Library Technician

Location: Washington, DC
Duration: Long-Term
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 5+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Citizenship: Must disclose U.S. citizenship status with resume submission

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Library Technician to support research library operations at a federal organization in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will support research services, cataloging, circulation, serials, subscription access, and library records management.

The role involves assisting library users, maintaining accurate catalog records, uploading research documents with appropriate metadata, managing access to subscription services, and coordinating requests for off-site library materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload documents and apply metadata to internal research databases.
• Staff the library information desk and provide customer service to library users.
• Assist with access provisioning for research databases and subscription services.
• Coordinate requests for off-site library materials.
• Support quality assurance of library catalog records for books and journals.
• Assist with cataloging, serials, circulation, and subscription administration.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Edge.
• Apply Library of Congress call number knowledge when shelving and organizing print materials.
• Escalate complex questions and issues to appropriate federal library staff.
• Maintain accurate records and complete assigned tasks with attention to detail.
• Assist with physical library operations, including shelving books, pushing book carts, and accessing materials on shelves.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in library operations, library services, records management, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; coursework in library science, information science, or computer science is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress call numbers and shelving procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using library catalogs, subscription platforms, or library management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new systems and adapt to changing workflows.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with library operations.

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Work Schedule and Location

• Work Location: Martin Building, Washington, DC
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; remote work is not available.
• Preferred Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Core Library Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• The position requires an onsite eight-hour workday.

Interview Process

• Initial phone screening or Microsoft Teams video interview.
• Final in-person interview.

Pay: $25.96 - $30.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: Remote