Library Technician

Summary The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) provides authoritative information and innovative services for Smithsonian researchers and curators, as well as scholars and the public worldwide. SLA comprises 20 specialized research libraries and institutional archives. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Duties Help The Librarian Technician provides technical support for collection management, reference, circulation and patron services for one or more of the SLA's reseach libraries. In this position, you will: • Assist with the management of physical collections for the library, including shelving, shifting, placing orders, and processing new materials. • Provides circulation, interlibrary loan, and patron account services, using the library's circulation and interlibrary loan technology systems. • Provide basic reference services to patrons by conducting bibliographic searches of databases; referring patrons to appropriate staff or unit; assisting them in reading citations, call numbers, etc. • Provide basic administrative support for the library manager, staff and patrons. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation • May need to complete a Probationary Period • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications GS-07 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as managing library collections (shelving, shifting, processing new materials, bibliographic data entry); providing circulation and patron services, including processing and fulfilling interlibrary loan requests; and providing basic reference and information services to library patrons. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education There is no subsitution for education. Additional information • This position is included in the bargaining unit. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: • Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments • Hiring Authorities for Veterans • People with Disabilities Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see Benefits at for a complete description. 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