Library Technician

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023,
Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms
. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees
, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

Library Technician shall provide specialized library support to the government to reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other material at the AFRL technical libraries. This position shall manage the resources of the AFRL Technical Library in accordance with the policies and is accountable for inventory at both the AFRL Technical Library and Field Library (Chem Lab).

• Track and monitor all items circulated in and out of the AFRL Technical Library. Historically the heaviest months are October through January.

• Enters and updates records in Library systems daily.

• Enters and edits technical items into the Document Catalog, examples may include document entry fields, machine readable catalog record (MARC), etc.

• Provides assistance in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate library materials.

• Sorts, replaces, rotates, and shelves books in their proper location. Properly preserve and store all library materials at all libraries. Performs weekly or as required by number of books to be shelved.

• Performs visual inspection of shelves (shelf reading) and removes damaged library materials; examples of inspection may include books, periodicals, micro-formats, CDs, other hardcopy electronic formats, etc. Damaged materials are given to the Technical Librarian. Inspects shelves monthly.

• Uses a computer to collect, compile, update, and create Microsoft spreadsheets for the library usage statistics (literature searches/research, visitors, periodicals received, items borrowed/returned; late notices, items ordered, items downloaded, items printed/copies, books/reports shelved, orientations, old reports turned in, request for materials, EZProxy accounts created/terminated, etc.). Data is readily available to the Technical Librarian throughout the month; updated spreadsheets by the first (1st) business day of each month.

• Performs research to locate materials and using library resources such as scanners, digitizers, online resources, micro-format reader/printers, etc.

• Accurately and correctly circulates material within established library policies and procedures.

• Reviews and validates identification prior to registration and circulation.

• Prepares overdue notices and notifies overdue customers by e-mail and telephone.

• Processes and records received serials (periodicals). Updates, reviews, and validates serial holdings.

• Applies property labels and stamps, barcodes, and notations to all library materials.

• Reports missing periodical issues to librarian.

• Transports and processes materials from library to field library. Examples of material for transport and processing may include shelving, rotating, and sorting library materials in their proper location. Must be able to carry library materials up and down a flight of stairs.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent customer service/interpersonal communication skills

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience working with electronic library circulation, catalog systems, and various software programs.

• Associate degree required

• Two - four years professional experience as a library technician.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

• Bachelors' degree

• Prior experience working in a technical library is strongly preferred

• Prior experience working on a military…