Library Technician at ZAI Inc

ZAI has an immediate need for a  Library Technician  to support our prominent government library located in Silver Spring, Maryland.  The qualified candidate will be one of two library technicians who share responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of the library’s physical collection. 

This is a 100% on-site position.

Responsibilities include:

• Inventory and weed the library collection, according to directions

• Utilize the Alma library system to: 

  • Search, identify matching records for physical materials

  • Update bibliographic records with correct holdings and item data

  • Update records for materials withdrawn from the collection

  • Circulate materials to library customers and monitor circulation status of print materials

• Utilize scanning equipment to digitize materials and perform quality assurance 

• Perform 508 remediation to scanned documents, according to directions

• Shift physical library materials

• Retrieve and shelve print materials in the correct order

• Process new print material: print and affix spine and other book labels, shelve in correct locations

• Maintain files, reports, and statistical data daily for all tasks

• Prepare materials for off-site digitization

• Perform ILL tasks, as required

• Complete special assignments and projects related to the tasks above

Position Requirements:

• Associates Degree from a recognized college or technical school/ Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• One year of experience working in a library performing technical support services

• Experience with interpreting bibliographic data elements and updating bibliographic, holdings, and items records in online environments.

• Experience using an Integrated Library System, preferred

• Experience using scanning and digitization equipment, preferred

• Knowledge of library collection shelving arrangements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Ability to organize and prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

• Careful attention to detail, and the ability to take direction from staff members

• Excellent oral and written professional communication skills 

• Bachelor’s degree

• U.S. Citizenship

​  Desired: Experience with Interlibrary Loan and/or the application of metadata

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift 35 lb boxes and other materials

• Must be able to push and pull fully loaded carts of books

• Must be able ascend a ladder and to bend, stoop and stand

Equal Opportunity Employer

ZAI is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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