LIBRARY TECHNICIAN (LIBRARY ASSISTANT)

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Library, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.

Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e.

official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

- Knowledge of basic service operations for libraries. - Knowledge of Navy MWR Library's mission. - Knowledge of other MWR programs and their purpose.

- Knowledge of front desk library operations that include library circulations. - Knowledge of technology devices and software applications. - Skill in providing excellent customer service.

- Skill in the use of technology devices and software applications to include Microsoft Office applications. - Skill in typing. - Skill in reading comprehension and basic math.

- Skill in public speaking. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

The work may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and driving. Ability to lift, pull, push and carry 45 pounds. Occasionally required to move heavier items. Major Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

Library Front Desk/ Customer Service Support: - Welcomes patrons into the program area/library and ensures that patrons are authorized to use library equipment and facilities.

- Registers library users so that these patrons may borrow library materials.

- Circulates library materials to patrons (checking library materials in and out} by using HQ approved Integrated Library Systems (ILS) software.

- Removes items from the book drop daily and clears these items from patron accounts. - Reports high circulation items which are in poor condition or missing to supervisor.

- Compiles weekly overdue reports and cans patrons regarding overdue items from report findings to request that materials be returned. Reports overdue materials issues to supervisor for resolution.

- Completes weekly, monthly and quarterly program and collection usage reports. - Assists with processing interlibrary loan requests. - Re-shelves new and returned library materials.

- Responds to routine and non-technical requests for information and questions to access, identify and/or locate virtual and physical library materials. - Assists with collection weeding projects.

- Assists with patron computer usage and troubleshoots minor hardware and software issues.

- Assists patrons with library equipment such as printers, copiers, computers, projectors, makerspace and gaming devices.

- Maintains a knowledge of current and upcoming library programs so that the incumbent may recommend these programs to patrons.

- Maintains a knowledge of other MWR programs so that the incumbent may recommend these programs to library patrons. - Maintains library book displays.

- Ensures that library print marketing materials are current and well-stocked in targeted areas on base (fitness, galleys, medical support offices, and NEX are examples).

- Maintains knowledge of other program's point of service for library program in a collocated areas, ensuring patrons receive assistance from all MWR front desk team members.

- Sorts mail and checks magazines and newspapers as necessary. - lnforms leadership and library teammates when supplies are getting low and need reordering.

- Ensures cleanliness of the library building or designated space through general housekeeping such as dusting and vacuuming. - Completes required military and library trainings on time.

- Promotes customer service awareness and demonstrates excellent customer service to all professional and patron contacts.

Library Program Support: - Assists library programmers with program preparations to include craft and decoration preparations.

- Assists library programmers with program execution to include set-up, tear-down, and presentation support. - Assists program marketing by participating in library outreach activities.

This may include taking the lead in presenting library program information to different commands and at installation community functions.

- Researches current library program trends and recommends popular library programs to library leadership. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.