Library Technician

Summary

About the Position: The position is located at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, DIR for Education, Training and Research in the Dept. of Graduate Medicine Education, Staff Medical Library. Hours of operation Monday - Friday 0730-1600 - hours may change at the commands discretion. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Shelves library materials by shelving books using the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Classification system.
• Use the Interlibrary Loan using specialized databases (DocLine, OCLC), requests articles from NLM, Federal Libraries, academic and public libraries in response to staff requests.
• Tracks Loans using the Library ILS to check on status of borrowed materials, and as needed, request return of materials from library patrons.
• Answers phone responds to customer queries, charges/discharges materials.
• Re-shelves material that has been used by library staff and patrons.
• Maintains statistics used to document use of library spaces, services, and resources.
• Maintains Statistics: Tracks and reports relevant metrics to Library Director.
• Works with librarians to market the library/Resource Center via signage, postmaster emails, and other methods.
• Repairing minor damage to print materials.
• Locates and retrieves cataloging records from data bases.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Processing a variety of library materials utilizing an automated library system, 2) Utilizing the Interlibrary Loan using specialized databases such as DocLine or OCLC, 3) Manning high-volume circulation and support desks, and 4) Answering patron queries, managing accounts, and resolving basic hardware, equipment, or catalog search issues. OR Education: Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Library Sciences (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advance Leave Accrual/Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who qualify. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.