Library Clerk

ZAI is seeking Library Clerks for our work at a prominent federal library in Washington, DC. Qualified candidates will be working as part of a team responsible for providing collections maintenance support for one of the world’s largest libraries. Must be able to understand and follow library classification schedules.


Job Type:
Full-time, 100% onsite

Pay: 19.81 HRLY plus $5.09 (H&W) Fringe Benefits

Responsibilities:


  • Shelves and interfiles materials in the library’s shelving stacks following the library’s classification system sequencing
  • Identifies damaged and/or mutilated materials, etc., and removes for remediation
  • Reads shelves in the library’s shelving stacks and verifies each item is in the correct location and in the correct order on the shelf by call number order
  • Refiles out-of-place items or routes them to the proper location
  • Receives requests and pulls items from library shelving stacks based on specified criteria
  • Performs quality checks of book trucks to ensure the items pulled match the criteria
  • Completes statistics sheets with required data regarding work performed
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Requirements:


  • High school diploma or equivalent, BA/BS preferred
  • One (1) year of experience working in a library, including book processing, shelving and/or shifting materials
  • Knowledge and experience with Library of Congress (LC) classification system and flagging items for repair or special handling
  • Experience learning and following complex policies and procedures
  • Strong work ethic and reliability/punctuality
  • Strong organization skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skill


Physical Requirements:


  • Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to (50) pounds
  • Must be able to stoop and lift materials from the ground and bottom shelves
  • Ability to push carts and trucks weighing up to 200 pound
  • Ability to work in cool and dusty environments


Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance


Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 6:30-3:00; 7:00-3:30; 7:30-4:00

Work Location: In person


Tags: Library Clerk, Library Technician, Library of Congress


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

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