Library Technician Jobs

Summary This position supports the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. This employee assists with technical services for the entire program with primary responsibility in cataloging and metadata creation for national services including the Monthly Alert, FS INFO, and the US Forest Service Digital Collections. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Wendy Zirngibl at [email protected] Responsibilities Responsible for original cataloging and classification of library materials. Performs copy and original cataloging including subject analysis and classification and adapts cataloging records to maintain compatibility with National Forest Service Library (NFSL) collections. Assists other NFSL staff with identifying articles and publications for inclusion in the ILS and the Monthly Alert. Ensures the posting and maintenance of bibliographic entries in the online catalog. Ensures withdrawal of records from the catalogs when materials are no longer available and resolves problems that arise with the cataloging rules as a result of the uniqueness of some of the materials in the collections. Keeps abreast of current rules, changes and procedures implemented by Library of Congress, OCLC, NFSLs ILS vendor, and NFSL staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-1411-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 6. Must have two or more of the following: Assisting with posting and maintenance of bibliographic entries in a web based library catalog system. Scanning literature and websites and using knowledge of a library's collection to identify and recommend materials to customers. Cataloging, reviewing and correcting errors in data entry, formatting and coding in an automated library catalog system. OR Education: I have one full year (18 semester hours) of successfully completed graduate level education if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (for example, major in Library and Information Science.) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE. This position is eligible for telework. Forest Service daycare facilities are not available. Government housing is not available. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/