Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We are seeking a Librarian Technician to support the Justice Management Division (JMD) in Washington, DC.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Librarian Technician at Terrestris do?

This role serves as an onsite Librarian Technician for the Justice Management Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The Library Staff's collections primarily consist of legal materials, with the Main Library housing extensive holdings and special collections, while the 4CON and branch libraries contain Federal legal resources and subject-specific materials. Your role as a Librarian Technician will be to provide a wide range of Library Support Functions for the library.

What does a typical day look like for the Librarian Technician?

You will:

• Shelve and file library materials according to established procedures

• Check publications for missing components before shelving

• Assist in discarding superseded materials and unbound periodicals

• File loose-leaf updates, pocket parts, and supplemental materials

• Clear tables and carrels daily for user access

• Ensure loan records for returned items are cleared promptly

• Handle items with reserve requests or holds

• Check the condition of returned items and take appropriate action for damaged items

• Send overdue notices for borrowed materials

• Recall overdue or requested items promptly

• Respond to requests from outside libraries for materials in the collection

• Borrow materials needed for DOJ staff from other libraries

• Maintain records of incoming and outgoing interlibrary loans

• Monitor materials borrowed from other libraries and ensure timely return

• Process interlibrary loan requests promptly and courteously

• Keep accurate records of interlibrary loan transactions and statistics

• Handle requests for materials from Library staff, users, and other libraries

• Retrieve materials from various locations in response to user requests

• Process cataloged materials, including labeling, barcoding, and stamping

• Perform follow-up and remedial processing on withdrawn library publications

• Refer reference and research requests to librarians

• Assist in covering the reference desk and answering basic inquiries

• Help patrons locate items within the library

• Assist in providing basic training on library resources and equipment

• Assist in the maintenance of library systems and websites

• Support library projects and committees as directed

• Assist in collecting and compiling statistics related to library services

• Help ensure accurate and timely responses to inquiries

• Assist in the promotion and marketing of library services

• Participate in training sessions provided by librarians or library supervisors

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the person we’re looking for if you have:

• A high school diploma or GED

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in using library systems and software, including cataloging systems and databases

• Familiarity with standard library practices and procedures

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to work effectively in a team and independently

• A customer service-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist library patrons

• Experience handling and processing library materials

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks

• The successful completion of a background investigation

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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