The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) provides authoritative information and innovative services for Smithsonian researchers and curators, as well as scholars and the public worldwide. SLA comprises 20 specialized research libraries and institutional archives. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
GS-07 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as managing library collections (shelving, shifting, processing new materials, bibliographic data entry); providing circulation and patron services, including processing and fulfilling interlibrary loan requests; and providing basic reference and information services to library patrons. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
The Librarian Technician provides technical support for collection management, reference, circulation and patron services for one or more of the SLA’s reseach libraries. In this position, you will: Assist with the management of physical collections for the library, including shelving, shifting, placing orders, and processing new materials. Provides circulation, interlibrary loan, and patron account services, using the library’s circulation and interlibrary loan technology systems. Provide basic reference services to patrons by conducting bibliographic searches of databases; referring patrons to appropriate staff or unit; assisting them in reading citations, call numbers, etc. Provide basic administrative support for the library manager, staff and patrons.