The position is located 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.
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of the library processes and procedures to identify, analyst and correct problems with library materials.** Knowledge of library processes and procedures to perform circulation duties in a library setting.** Ability to use integrated library systems, databases, and other computer software applications.** Ability to provide effective customer service. Ability to work in a team environment interacting collaboratively with others. Ability to plan work and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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. The position description number is 060957. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a fixed work schedule, Full-time - Fixed – Monday through Thursday: 11:30 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.