Library Assistant

Library Assistant

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.