What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARY TECHNICIAN position at U.S. Air Force Academy?
The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to a librarian by performing a variety of public and technical services.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of general experience equivalent to the GS-03 level. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position Library Technician providing technical support to a librarian by performing a variety of public and technical services.
OR
EDUCATION: Two years of education above high school. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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; and perform general clerical office procedures.
5. Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific library function to support office and library operations and produce a variety of documents and reports.
6. 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.
Review all areas of the library's collection including books, microfiche, compact discs, audiocassettes, and videocassettes to ensure library materials are in correct order in their storage areas.
Enter Library of Congress catalog card numbers into the computer to print catalog cards and spine or jacket labels with call numbers.
Maintain and update files of library cards of books, reports, and other library information and pick up, sorts, and distributes mail.
Prepare book lists on a given theme, culling library card catalogs and locating and displaying material. May conduct tours and give group orientations.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of general experience equivalent to the GS-03 level. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position Library Technician providing technical support to a librarian by performing a variety of public and technical services.
OR
EDUCATION: Two years of education above high school. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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; and perform general clerical office procedures.
5. Knowledge of one or more automated databases associated with a specific library function to support office and library operations and produce a variety of documents and reports.
6. 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.
Responsibilities:
Charge out library materials and processes return of materials, keep current record of overdue materials and contacts borrowers by telephone or by using overdue notices, accept payments from patrons for lost or damaged materials, make appropriate entries in accountability log, and prepare cash receipts.Review all areas of the library's collection including books, microfiche, compact discs, audiocassettes, and videocassettes to ensure library materials are in correct order in their storage areas.
Enter Library of Congress catalog card numbers into the computer to print catalog cards and spine or jacket labels with call numbers.
Maintain and update files of library cards of books, reports, and other library information and pick up, sorts, and distributes mail.
Prepare book lists on a given theme, culling library card catalogs and locating and displaying material. May conduct tours and give group orientations.
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