Materials Handler

Library Collections Relocation And Management

Responsible for the orderly relocation and realignment of both general and special library collections, ensuring strict adherence to shelving accuracy and shelfload specifications. This role requires a deep understanding of growth potential for serials and monographs, as well as the unique requirements for various collection classes. Works with a high degree of independence in determining sequences of loading and unloading booktrucks and other conveyances containing Library collections, equipment and supplies. Participates in developing space utilization plans and implementing the movement of materials from one area to another. which may involve intra- or interbuilding transport. Shifts the various collections to relieve congestion, including materials in non-book formats, such as moving image and recorded sound. Assists in the erection of security cages for Library materials. Following agency regulations, coordinates storage and space utilization for a specific product line, commodity, or equipment group. specifically in a library setting, for library collections, supplies and related equipment and hardware. Provides assistance in developing plans for storage and arrangement of collections and related equipment and supplies in accordance with agency regulations that determine the configuration set-up, movement, rearrangement, and traffic flow of materials. Inputs information related to inventory control and tracking for collections items received, sent or moved into the automated inventory control and tracking systems, such as the LC Integrated Library System or the LC Inventory Management System. Screens shipping and receiving documents to identify discrepancies. Contacts appropriate Library personnel to resolve issues in question and expedites the resolution of discrepancies.

Handles or oversees one or more product lines for the Library. The primary focus is on the Library's collections in all formats and at all Library locations, but focus is also on related equipment (such as shelving) and collections-related files.

Provides support for the Library's off-site storage program. Works as part of a team of Materials Handlers in performing tasks associated with off-site collections storage. Tasks include: processing collections for transfer off-site, including: working in the Ft. Meade tracking system database (FETCH ) to link items to boxes and boxes to a shelf location at the facility; managing the collections at both the Ft. Meade and Cabin Branch offsite-storage facilities, allocating space, acquiring and shelving newly arriving collections, responding to requests for items stored off- site, and ensuring the facilities are well managed and collections in their proper location.

Erects, dismantles and reconfigures collections storage shelving units in all of the Library's buildings both on and off Capitol Hill. These installations include wall hung shelves, work surfaces, standard library shelving, industrial wide span shelving as well as free standing units. Operates a forklift truck and other materials handling equipment in the loading and unloading of the Library's materials. Performs routine maintenance, such as detecting any equipment malfunctions. As part of the collectionshifting or maintenance program, shelfreads and rearranges the various collections of the Library in order to maintain the proper sequence and uses a good knowledge of the LC classification scheme to identify volumes with cataloging and labeling errors and forwards these materials to the proper facility for correction.

Provides service to the Library's various collections housed at off-site storage facilities, primarily the High Density Storage Facility at Ft. Meade, Maryland and the Cabin Brach facility.

Cleans and dusts materials and shelves in both the general and special collections. Serves on a team of Materials Handlers involved in special projects, such as a conversion to an automated warehouse or the relocation of a major equipment group. Ensures safe receipt, storage, and movement of collections and associated equipment and supplies.

Operates sedans, large station wagons, and/or 15-passenger vehicles. Performs driver echelon maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Operates vehicles in transporting staff, officials, and property of the Library of Congress to and from specified points in connection with various official demands and responsibilities. As required, delivers sensitive documents and valuable collections upon request.

Performs various other duties as assigned.

This position requires a State-issued Driver's License.

Working locations also include both the Ft. Meade and Cabin Branch offsite-storage facilities