Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

• Responsible for all technical and circulation service operations.
• Assists in the training of new library aides and technicians on technical and circulation service tasks.
• Independently performs acquisition duties by implementing established procedures for technical services functions.
• Prepares, verifies, and processes all procurement purchase requests in accordance with AF Library and Information System procurement guidelines, regulations, general library philosophies, and funds procedures for various funding sources as directed by the supervisory librarian.
• Collects bibliographic data for ordering library materials. Using established procedures, renews subscriptions.
• Monitors receipt of all items purchased and routinely follows up on outstanding orders.
• Reports purchasing/delivery discrepancies to senior technician.
• Recommends titles for possible inclusion in the collection.
• Performs copy cataloging to meet specific library requirements.
• Uses automated cataloging resources such as OCLC to obtain and modify catalog records for new library materials in a variety of formats.
• Downloads cataloging data for materials into the Integrated Library System (ILS) to make the records accessible to library users. Ensures catalog records are accurate and current.
• Maintains name, series, and subject authority control records.
• Using established procedures, prepares library materials in a variety of formats for use by library customers.
• Logs in periodicals and checks for missing issues. Assists in the annual inventory of library materials.
• Using established procedures, prepares materials for disposal via excess lists or DRMO and prepares appropriate paperwork.
• Monitors and maintains stock levels of office and specialized library supplies.
• 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 overdue. Implements established procedures for overdue materials. Make arrangements with customers for replacement of lost or damaged items, following relevant AFIs and local guidance. Using established procedures, maintains reserve and inter library loan services and performs follow-up to ensure all requests are accurately fulfilled. Maintains and compiles library statistics on circulation, attendance, reference questions, and other required and requested data.
• Assists in providing ready reference services to library customers.
• Refers difficult reference questions to the senior technician or librarian.
• 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 library classification scheme and general management of library resources to customers.
• Picks up, sorts, and distributes library mail. Explains library rules, regulations, circulation procedures, and entitlements to library users.
• Assists library users with library equipment. Performs routine clerical tasks.
• Uses varied and advanced functions of computer software to prepare, format, modify, edit, email, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other documents.
• Assists at the circulation desk as needed. Refers unusual or complex problems concerning work processes to the appropriate staff member.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• This position may require you to work weekends, evenings, and special events.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/11/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in a library that provided specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service and/or prior experience in program development for a variety of ages. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to perform computer data processing. Must have typing experience. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Must be physically able to frequently lift boxes of up to 40 pounds. Must be able to reach up to 72 inches with or without the assistance of a step stool. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Successful completion of a National Agency Check is required. Must possess skill in dealing with the public.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.