West 4th Strategy
Library Technician
Washington, DC, DC - Full Time
Library Technician
ROLE
We need a Full-Time Library Techncian for the Department of Justice, Library Staff of the Justice Management Division (JMD). The JMD Library Staff's collections primarily consist of legal materials, with the Main Library housing extensive holdings and special collections, while the 4CON and branch libraries contain Federal legal resources and subject-specific materials, accessible to Department personnel during business hours and unmonitored after hours and on weekends. Your role as a Library Technician for the DOJ JMD will be to provide a wide range of Library Support Functions on one of DOJ JMD’s locations. Note that each location may involve different responsibilities. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need a Full-Time Library Techncian for the Department of Justice, Library Staff of the Justice Management Division (JMD). The JMD Library Staff's collections primarily consist of legal materials, with the Main Library housing extensive holdings and special collections, while the 4CON and branch libraries contain Federal legal resources and subject-specific materials, accessible to Department personnel during business hours and unmonitored after hours and on weekends. Your role as a Library Technician for the DOJ JMD will be to provide a wide range of Library Support Functions on one of DOJ JMD’s locations. Note that each location may involve different responsibilities. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shelve and file library materials according to established procedures.
- Check publications for missing components before shelving.
- Assist in discarding superseded materials and unbound periodicals.
- File loose-leaf updates, pocket parts, and supplemental materials.
- Shelve materials within designated timeframes.
- Clear tables and carrels daily for user access.
- Ensure loan records for returned items are cleared promptly.
- Handle items with reserve requests or holds.
- Check the condition of returned items and taking appropriate action for damaged items.
- Send overdue notices for borrowed materials.
- Send complete and accurate overdue notices.
- Recall overdue or requested items promptly.
- Respond to requests from outside libraries for materials in the collection.
- Borrow materials needed for DOJ staff from other libraries.
- Maintain records of incoming and outgoing interlibrary loans.
- Monitor materials borrowed from other libraries and ensure timely return.
- Process interlibrary loan requests promptly and courteously.
- Keep accurate records of interlibrary loan transactions and statistics.
- Handle requests for materials from Library staff, users, and other libraries.
- Retrieve materials from various locations in response to user requests.
- Process cataloged materials, including labeling, barcoding, and stamping.
- Perform follow-up and remedial processing on withdrawn library publications.
- Refer straightforward reference and research requests to librarians.
- Assist in covering the reference desk and answering basic inquiries.
- Help patrons locate items within the library.
- Assist in providing basic training on library resources and equipment.
- Assist in the maintenance of library systems and websites.
- Support library projects and committees as directed.
- Assist in collecting and compiling statistics related to library services.
- Help ensure accurate and timely responses to inquiries.
- Assist in the promotion and marketing of library services.
- Participate in training sessions provided by librarians or library supervisors.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using library systems and software, including cataloging systems and databases.
- Familiarity with standard library practices and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Customer service-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist library patrons.
- Experience handling and processing library materials.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
LOCATION
- Five possible Branch Libraries located in DOJ buildings within Washington, DC
CLEARANCE
- Background investigation
CLIENT
- Department of Justice, (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD)
TRAVEL
- Travel will not be required
WORK HOURS
- Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
