LAC Federal is seeking a Serials Bindery Assistant to work at a major federal library in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of serials records and experience working with an Integrated Library System. Work must be performed on-site. This is a full-time contract position.
Responsibilities:
- An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Pulling selected serials titles from the stacks
- Preparing serial units for shipment to bindery
- Preparing digital bindery tickets
- Creating and updating bibliographic item records and holdings summaries in ILS
- Quality review of all pre-bindable units
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in library technical services
- Experience using an integrated library system, preferably Voyager
- Prior experience working with serials
- Experience with binding software
- Ability to analyze and identify serial patterns and records in multiple languages
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in library technical services
- Experience using an integrated library system, preferably Voyager
- Prior experience working with serials
- Experience with binding software
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
