What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Technician (Vacancy# : VAR003004) position at Library of Congress?
permanent ( Open to All )
Library Technician (Vacancy# : VAR003004)
- Opening Date : January 27, 2025
- Closing Date : March 10, 2025
- OPM Control Number : 829374700
- Vacancy Number : VAR003004
- LC Organization Unit : Discovery and Preservation Services
- Grade : GS-08
- Series : 1411
- Minimum Salary : $63,307.00 per year
- Maximum Salary : $82,305.00 per year
- Availability : Open to All
- Telework Eligibility : On-Site
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The position is in the Collections Management Division. Incumbent is responsible for a variety of activities in support of collections inventory control tracking, both behind-the-scenes activities, e.g. problem resolution, quality control, searching collections storage areas for items not readily found or for which a problem be present, support of the inventory program; and for direct public service, e.g. staffing a circulation station.
Inventory Control and Circulation. Checks out books to the public and Library staff according to the Library's regulations and security procedures.
Patron Records. Searches and Identifies patrons in the Library's circulation module in preparation for charging material updating records.
Completes complex searches to identify the relationship of the piece in hand to the collection as a whole.
Receives items referred to by staff reviewing new, rebound, and relabeled materials coming into the general collections in which a potential problem has been identified.
Resolves bibliographic problems, supplements, or corrects existing cataloging, and provides quality assurance for junior staff and / or contract staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Salary : $63,307 - $82,305
