Library Clerk

Library Clerk
Washington, DC (Library of Congress Project)
Pay Rate: $21.22 per hour + $5.09 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) Benefit

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

Responsibilities

• Shelve and interfile materials in the library's shelving stacks following the library's classification system sequencing.
• Identify damaged and/or mutilated materials and remove them for remediation.
• Read shelves in the library's shelving stacks and verify each item is in the correct location and in the correct order by call number.
• Refile out-of-place items or route them to the proper location.
• Receive requests and pull items from library shelving stacks based on specified criteria.
• Perform quality checks of book trucks to ensure the items pulled match the requested criteria.
• Complete statistical reports and tracking sheets regarding work performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BA/BS preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working in a library, including book processing, shelving, and/or shifting materials.
• Knowledge of and experience with the 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, reliability, and punctuality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the work location and lift, push, pull, carry, or hold items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop and lift materials from the floor and bottom shelves.
• Ability to push carts and trucks weighing up to 200 pounds.
• 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 through Friday:

• 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Work Location

• In Person

Tags

Library Clerk, Library Technician, Library of Congress
Equal Opportunity Employer

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