Clarification from the agency

A Resume is always required! Other Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,) Please see Required Documents section below. USAJOBS Help Center - Unique Hiring Paths is also helpful information.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials according to various systems.

• Ensures all materials are re-shelved in correct order.

• Reviews library collection to maintain proper organization.

• Checks condition of books, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review, and performs minor mending.

• Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned materials for circulation and reference.

• Assists with annual inventory of collection.

• Supports automated and manual circulation duties, including:

  • Registering and deleting users.

  • Charging and discharging library materials.

  • Managing reserves and interlibrary loan requests.

• Assists with processing overdue materials.

• Follows procedures for library procurement/acquisition.

• Explains library rules to users and ensures compliance.

• Assists users in locating books and information in catalogs, databases, and shelves.

• Refers complex questions to higher staff members.

• Performs routine clerical tasks, such as:

  • Answering the telephone.

  • Taking messages.

  • Referring callers or visitors to appropriate staff members.

• Helps maintain and update library statistics and filing.

• Uses word processing software to prepare various documents.

• Assists with programs, publicity, and marketing of library services.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  
  

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13070440

Conditions of employment

• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen OR a non-U.S. citizen with 3 years of U.S. residency.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/29/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in responsible clerical or office work of any kind that demonstrates the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to perform simple computer data processing. Typing skills are desirable.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• To qualify for Military Spousal Preference required documents: Marriage Certificate and Sponsor's Orders
• To qualify for Veterans Preference required at a minimum documents: DD-214 Member 4
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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