Library Assistant

Description

LAC Federal is seeking a Library Assistant to support daily library operations, information requests, circulation, document delivery, inventory management, and administrative services at a specialized federal library.

The Library Assistant will provide front-line customer service and logistical support to library users, federal personnel, and students while helping maintain efficient library and information center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff the library service desk and virtual help desk.
• Respond to information requests and process document orders.
• Retrieve library materials, publications, and digital resources.
• Duplicate, package, and ship library materials and instructional resources.
• Perform receiving, mail processing, postage metering, and shipping duties.
• Maintain library inventory, supplies, equipment, and media production records.
• Organize and store publications, supplies, and library materials.
• Maintain calendars of classes, conferences, events, and other activities.
• Assist in producing brochures, pamphlets, signage, and marketing materials.
• Prepare and test electronic media for duplication, including CDs, DVDs, and USB drives.
• Coordinate logistical support for professional conferences and training events.
• Track and report activity metrics and operational statistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an administrative work or volunteer environment.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to collaborate professionally with peers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a library, information center, educational institution, or government office.
• Experience with circulation systems, library inventories, and electronic document delivery.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and logistics coordination.
• Familiarity with digital media duplication and basic document formatting.
• Experience supporting training events, conferences, or administrative operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods while performing library, administrative, and inventory-related duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move library materials, supplies, and shipping packages weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including typing, handling library materials, operating office equipment, and packaging shipments.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development 

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.