Job description

Role: Library Technician

Division: US Geological Survey (USGS), US Department of Interior

Location: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA

Operational Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday. Hybrid work schedule. The library is open to onsite visitors from 9 AM – 3 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Description: Hedgelan Consulting (Hedgelan) is seeking a full-time Library Technician to support our client at the US Geological Survey (USGS) Library in Reston, Virginia. The services to be provided include access services, digitization and digital library support, scientific reference research and instructional outreach, cataloging and collection management, and scientific records archiving. Circulation desk coverage, interlibrary loan, processing and integrating materials into the collection, shelving and shifting of materials, and support for the digitization workflow will be the primary activities under this task order. Duties include but are not limited to monitoring the circulation desk, shelving, and pulling library maps and publications, assisting with interlibrary lending, and borrowing, scanning materials in multiple formats such documents, books, and maps, processing materials into and out of the collection, preparing inventories of archival materials, providing patron assistance, responding to patron inquiries.

Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree from recognized college or technical institute with 16 credits in library science or computer science.
• Basic knowledge and some experience with word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, and other office automation products, including printers and scanners.
• Minimum of one year of experience in library services.
• Some knowledge of library techniques, systems, and procedures.
• Some knowledge of sources of reference and bibliographical materials.
• Ability to use and explain library facilities, including catalogs, and other reference aids.
• Ability to deal effectively with volunteers and non-professional staff in instructing them in use of library.
• Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel of the institution.
• Self-motivated with positive attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Desired Technical Skills

Experience or basic working knowledge with the following systems:

· ExLibris Alma Integrated Library System

· Online Computer Library Center’s national bibliographic utility (OCLC)

· File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

· Internet search engines

· FedEx online shipping tools

Functional Responsibilities:

1. Access Services Support

· File or shelve collection materials.

· Circulate library materials.

· Discharge materials returned from circulation.

· Recall library materials.

· Process interlibrary loan and document delivery requests.

· Retrieve library materials.

· Provide basic maintenance of equipment, shelving, file cabinets, moveable shelving, furniture and facilities, and report problems to the COR and IT Help Desk or Building Services, as appropriate.

· Maintain a safe and secure library.

2. Digital Library Services Support

· Digitization of Library Materials

3. Scientific Reference Research, Instructional Training, and Outreach

· Conduct scientific reference research.

· Provide direct responses to information inquiries.

4.Cataloging and Collection Management Support

· Support collection management.

· Process and prepare library materials for the collection.

· Maintain the USGS Library collection records and inventory in the serial and cataloging modules of the library staff catalog.

5. Scientific Records Archiving

· Support the archiving of library materials and special collections.

6. Administer and maintain quality assurance plan.

Employment Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and comply with all requirements of the company substance abuse policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes, masking and maintaining social distance.

Experience:

• library: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reston, VA

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