Library Technician
Air Mobility Command
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Library Aid
Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Arkansas
Salary
$15 - $19.69
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a library aid at an Air Force base library in Arkansas, where you'll help organize books and materials, assist patrons with finding items, and handle basic clerical tasks like checking out books and answering phones.
It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a library setting, has basic office experience, and doesn't mind some physical work like lifting and shelving.
People with customer service skills and familiarity with computers would fit well.
Key Requirements
- Experience in clerical or office work that shows ability to handle routine tasks
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Experience or training in simple computer data processing
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform tasks like bending and reaching
- Typing skills (desirable but not required)
- Open to all applicants with preference categories like veterans or military spouses
Full Job Description
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR - Library. This is a flexible position with no guaranteed minimum hours.
Physical Effort: Must be able to frequently lift boxes up to 40 pounds and reach up to 72 inches with/without assistance of a step stool.
Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.
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, 01/28/2026 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 responsible clerical or office work of any kind that demonstrates the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to perform simple computer data processing. Typing skills are desirable. Major Duties:
Duties and Responsibilities include: Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials according to various systems. Ensures all materials are re-shelved in correct order.
Reviews library collection to maintain proper organization. Checks condition of books, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review, and performs minor mending.
Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned materials for circulation and reference. Assists with annual inventory of collection.
Supports automated and manual circulation duties, including: Registering and deleting users. Charging and discharging library materials. Managing reserves and interlibrary loan requests.
Assists with processing overdue materials. Follows procedures for library procurement/acquisition. Explains library rules to users and ensures compliance.
Assists users in locating books and information in catalogs, databases, and shelves. Refers complex questions to higher staff members. Performs routine clerical tasks, such as: Answering the telephone.
Taking messages. Referring callers or visitors to appropriate staff members. Helps maintain and update library statistics and filing. Uses word processing software to prepare various documents.
Assists with programs, publicity, and marketing of library services. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868949
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