LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support to a librarian by performing a wide variety of public and technical services. May serve as the principal assistant to the base librarian and substitute as the employee-incharge in the absence of the librarian.

Requirements:

Condition of Employment Continued:

• Employee is in charge of the library in the absence of the librarian. Opens and secures the building at these times in
  accordance with the security checklist, reporting unusual problems or occurrences to the librarian. When working alone,
  opens and/or closes the library and starts up and/or shuts down computer systems and LANs. Trains and assists lower
  grade employees in library procedures.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Library Technician Series, 1411.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth or broad knowledge of a body of library regulations, procedures, and policies related to one or more library functions or specializations. Knowledge of large bibliographic databases and local modifications of standard classification and bibliographic categories to access cataloging records and adapt or change bibliographic information to meet specific library classification
requirements. Knowledge of the wide variety of interrelated steps and procedures required to order and process different types of
library materials within budget guidelines, comparing prices and services offered by competing vendors. Knowledge of the public access catalog, periodical index, and other finding aids to assist clientele in finding information in the library's collection. Knowledge of a variety of standard reference sources to answer ready reference questions. Knowledge of library operating policies, circulation procedures, ready reference sources, and basic operation of user access equipment to serve as the employee-in-charge of the library in the absence of the librarian. Knowledge of several databases and manual files used by a large library with several specialized collections to locate material requested by patrons or borrowing libraries.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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, order and process library materials, or assist clientele with
   inquiries; and library operating policies, circulation procedures, ready reference sources, issuance and cancellation of
   borrower cards, and resolving recurring problems such as lost or damaged books or magazines.
2. 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Ability to prepare, verify, and process material acquisition documents within budget guidelines, comparing prices and
   services offered by competing vendors.
5. 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.