Library Technician

About the role

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to a librarian by performing a wide variety of public and technical services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of a body of standardized library rules, procedures, and operations related to one or more library functions, such as those used to maintain the collection, locate information, process library materials, or assist clientele with routine inquiries.-- Knowledge of circulation procedures to perform all regular duties including issuance and cancellation of borrower cards and resolving recurring problems such as lost or damaged books or magazines. Knowledge of several interlibrary loan sources and standard verification and request procedures to locate and borrow items where requests are frequently incomplete or contain incorrect citations. Knowledge of programs in a general library to conduct special events, locate materials for exhibits on a given theme, and prepare announcements of events and programs for bulletin boards and employee newsletters. Knowledge of library operating policies and procedures and routine reference sources to answer recurring questions from users on such matters as borrowing and access privileges, interlibrary loan procedures and library programs, simple ready reference questions, and recurring questions from vendors on procedural matters. Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific function, such as interlibrary loan, sufficient to make standard queries and/or to input standard information and generate reports. Knowledge of general clerical office procedures. OR EDUCATION: 4 years above high school obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a body of standardized library rules, procedures, and operations related to one or more library functions, such as those used to maintain the collection, locate information, process library materials, assist clientele with routine inquiries, and perform circulation duties including resolving recurring problems. Knowledge of several interlibrary loan sources and standard verification and request procedures to locate and borrow items where requests are frequently incomplete or contain incorrect citations. Knowledge of general clerical office procedures and programs in a general library to conduct special events, locate materials for exhibits on a given theme, and prepare announcements of events and programs for bulletin boards and employee newsletters. Knowledge of one more automated databases associated with a specific library function to support office and library operations and produce a variety of documents and reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.