Library Technician

Location: Valparaiso

Rie Les Group is seeking an experienced Library Technician who is interested in working in the Eglin AFB, FL area. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development organization of the United States Air Force and Space Force. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with facilities nationwide, including Eglin AFB, Florida, AFRL is responsible for discovering, developing, and integrating advanced technologies to ensure U.S. air and space superiority.

Its research spans aerospace systems, space technologies, directed energy, munitions, sensors, human performance, materials science, and cyber innovation. By driving cutting-edge science and engineering, AFRL supports national defense missions while also contributing to technological advancements that benefit the civilian world.

Rie Les Group has been providing meaningful opportunities that move people to social and economic empowerment since 2009. Helping individuals find their next opportunity through Persistence, Integrity, Authenticity, and Respect. Rie Les Group seeks to foster a relationship with each employee and our business partners.

Library Technician - AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
AFRL Library
203 Eglin Blvd, Eglin AFB, FL 32542
FTE On-site

Job Description:

As a Library Technician in this role, you may be required to:

• Assisting the librarian in organizing and managing library resources
• Checking books and other materials in and out for patrons
• Organizing and re-shelving returned materials
• Maintaining and updating library records, including records of borrowed and returned materials
• Assisting patrons in locating and using library resources
• Helping to maintain library equipment and technology, including computers, printers, and copiers
• Answering questions and providing information about library policies and services
• Helping to develop and implement library programs and events
• Processing requests for library materials and using OCLC World Share to requests items that are not part of the collection
• Performing routine clerical tasks, such as data entry and filing

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required for access to federal facilities and systems)
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in Library Science, Information Management, or related field preferred
• At least 1-2 years of experience working in a library, records management, or information services environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn specialized library databases or catalog systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to provide customer service and support to researchers, scientists, and staff
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional environment
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain/maintain clearance requirements as needed by AFRL
• Must be able to push/drag/lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years' interpreting bibliographic data elements and searching and updating bibliographic holdings, and item records in online environments
• 1+ years of experience preparing library materials for reformatting, scanning library materials, processing images, or performing QA/QC on images and metadata
• 1+ years' shelving, shifting, inventory, and rehousing fragile materials
• 1+ years' using a Library Services Platform to update holdings and item records
• 1+ years' handling rare and unique library materials, including archival and manuscript collections
• 1+ years' locating, retrieving, and shelving library materials in library collections by call number or another organization scheme
• Experience as a civilian contractor for a Government Facility

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