Library Technician

Full Job Description

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Library. This is a Regular Full-Time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs. per week.

Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as 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, 02/02/2026 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: Specialized experience in a library that provided specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service.

Computer experience or training in computer applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, the Internet and new technologies. Strong typing skills are required.

Completion of some college or a college degree is desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 1.

Ability to read, write, and speak English. 2. Ability to type 40 words per minute. 3.

Possess skill applying standard customer service practices when dealing with the public and skill in working with peers.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.

All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) Major Duties:

Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and resolves problems and deviations. Trains new staff in circulation and technical services procedures and processes.

Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements and/or changes.

Compares projected expenditures to allocations, notifying the Supervisory Librarian of the results. Monitors expenditures versus allocations for all monies.

Ensures payment is made for materials ordered. Posts and revises library balance records and financial records, maintaining accuracy.

Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report.

Devises and adapts various search strategies within the library's holdings and utilizes online or other technologies to provide reference services to customers.

Answers more in-depth or difficult questions that require the use of outside sources.

Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand.

Catalogs books using Cataloging-in Publication (CIP). Assists Supervisory Librarian in developing the library marketing plan. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval.

Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation. Represents the library at public relations meetings. Conducts library tours and orientations.

Uses varied and advanced functions of computer processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, email and print a variety of letters, memos, and other documents. Independently carries out assignments.

Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12872840