Library Technician
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Library Technician NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Salary
$16.63 - $19.54
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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February 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a library technician at a U.S.
Army base library in Brussels, Belgium, where you'll help patrons check out books, organize materials, run small events, and maintain the library's computer systems.
It's a hands-on role supporting daily library operations for military families and staff.
A good fit would be someone with customer service experience, basic tech skills, and an interest in libraries who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or two years of education above high school, or a combination equating to 100% of requirements
- Knowledge of basic library service operations and Army MWR Library mission
- Familiarity with front desk operations, technology devices, and library software applications
- Skill in providing excellent customer service and demonstrating library technology use
- Ability to assist with library programming, public speaking, and supporting activities for all ages
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication using Microsoft applications
- Capability to work independently or in a team while maintaining library accountability and performing inventories
Full Job Description
This position is located at USAG Benelux-MWR Brussels Library, Brussels, Belgium. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade. OR Two years of education above high school.
OR A combination of specialized experience and education that equates to 100% of the qualification requirements.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Knowledge of basic service operations for libraries, of Army MWR Library's mission, and of other MWR programs within the installation.
Knowledge of front desk library operations, technology devices, and software applications. Knowledge of library policy and application to facility operations.
Skill in providing excellent customer service, in demonstrating the use of library technology and software applications, in public speaking, and in supporting library programming for all ages.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently as needed, with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing through the use of Microsoft applications.
Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager.
Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made. Major Duties:
- Provides technician support by performing a wide variety of direct services to the public: registers patrons, charges/discharges materials, processes overdues and reserves, assists with interlibrary loans and reserves, shelves library materials.
- Prepares displays, programs activities, answers basic reference questions, and assists customers in locating materials.
- Provides technical services support in a variety of functions: basic/copy cataloging, ordering/receiving/processing and de-acquisitioning of library materials.
- Assists in maintaining accountability records and in performing shelf inventories.
- Performs simple maintenance on the library's automated systems.
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