U.S Air Force is hiring: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN (Circulation Services) in Altus

Overview

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 97th Force Support Squadron Library. As a Regular Part-Time, the following benefits are available:

• Guaranteed 20 hours but expected to be 40 hours per week
• Health Insurance Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Life Insurance Plan
• 401k Plan- Retirement Plan
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Holidays and Holiday Pay Days

Duties

Is responsible for all circulation service operations. Assists in the training of new library aids and technicians on circulation tasks. Independently performs circulation and registration duties by implementing established procedures for circulation functions. Maintains automated and/or manual circulation files to include all charged-out materials, user database files, registration files, reserves, document delivery, interlibrary loans, lost items, and overdues. Implements established procedures for overdue materials. Makes arrangements with customers for replacement of lost or damaged items, following relevant AFIs and local guidance. Using established procedures, maintains reserve and interlibrary loan services and does follow-up to ensure all requests are accurately fulfilled. Maintains and compiles up-to-date library statistics on circulation, attendance, reference questions and other requested data. Provides ready reference services to library customers by locating required information using standard library reference tools, passing more difficult requests to the appropriate staff member. Explains the Dewey Decimal Classification System and general management of library resources to customers. Explains library rules, regulations, circulation procedures, and entitlements to library users and volunteers. Assists library users with library equipment. Assists the supervisory librarian in developing and implementing programs and the marketing and publicity of library services and events. Prepares displays. Recommends titles for possible inclusion in the collection. Utilizes the on-line public access catalog and on-line databases such as DIALOG and OCLC FirstSearch to prepare subject bibliographies. Performs routine clerical tasks. Picks up, sorts, and distributes library mail. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents. Receives and transmits electronic mail with attachments. Assists with the technical services process as needed. Assists in conducting tours and group orientations. Refers difficult questions/problems concerning work processes to the appropriate staff member. Performs other related duties as assumed.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12797719

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.