Library Technician

Description

LAC Federal is seeking a detail-oriented Library Technician to support a dissertations processing team at a nationally recognized federal research library in Bethesda, MD.This position is ideal for early-career library professionals, MLIS students, or candidates with strong humanities backgrounds seeking hands‑on experience working with scholarly research materials in a structured federal environment.

The Library Technician will assist with reviewing, processing, and preparing dissertation materials for long‑term preservation and discoverability. The role includes reviewing metadata in Alma, comparing records to physical materials, and completing standard physical processing tasks.

Because this role supports dissertation materials, candidates must have familiarity with academic theses or dissertations and reading familiarity with at least one of the following languages:
German, French, or Latin. Fluency is not required; the ability to interpret titles and basic publication information is sufficient.

• Search and review bibliographic records in Alma.
• Compare metadata (titles, authors, publication details) to physical dissertation materials.
• Update bibliographic, holdings, and item records in accordance with established standards.
• Perform physical processing tasks such as labeling, barcoding, and rehousing materials.
• Follow cataloging and preservation workflows.
• Identify potential duplicate materials for review.
• Meet production expectations while maintaining high accuracy.

• At least 1 year of library, academic, or research support experience (coursework may count).
• Familiarity with academic theses or dissertations.
• Reading familiarity with at least one of the following languages:
  German, French, or Latin.
• Basic knowledge of MARC
  21 or cataloging principles (academic coursework acceptable).
• Familiarity with library systems or databases (Alma experience preferred but not required).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows.
• Ability to work onsite in Bethesda, MD.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work with archival materials.

• MLIS degree completed or in progress.
• Coursework in cataloging or metadata.
• Experience working with scholarly publications.
• Experience handling fragile or archival materials.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.