Position Summary:
LAC Federal is seeking a highly motivated and skilled person to join our team. As a Library Clerk, you will be work on-site and support collection maintenance activities for a large federal library in Washington, D.C. Duties will range widely and will require working with diverse library materials.
Office Location: Washington, D.C. – Orange, Blue, Silver Metro Line
Work Hours: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Job Status: Part Time Contract
Your Impact:
Working with the library’s automated circulation system
Sorting, arranging, and transporting library materials to be shelved
Breaking down materials to include separating and sorting materials on book trucks according to call number ranges
Identifying materials requiring follow-up for collection stabilization and rehousing
Maintaining detailed logs of activities
Shelf-reading and reviewing each shelf piece-by-piece
Refiling out-of-place items or routing them to the proper location
Identifying problem materials per written procedures
Requirements
Your Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Attention to detail
Preferred knowledge of other languages than English
Ability to develop knowledge of standard Law library policies, procedures, and services related to one or more library functions
Demonstrated organizational skills and initiative to manage multiple tasks and deadlines and work independently
Ability to learn and follow complex procedures and policies
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
The above position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The position description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.