Library Operations and Collection Management Specialist

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The Library Operations and Collection Management Specialist will manage daily operations of a specialized government library, including reference desk services, physical collection management, and circulation operations. This position requires adherence to security protocols and federal facility standards while providing professional library services to support analytical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Library Operations Open and close library vault daily following established security protocols

Provide reference and research assistance to analysts and authorized users

Respond to information requests and facilitate access to resources

Collection Management Manage circulation, routing, and tracking systems for all physical holdings

Maintain accurate records of materials check-out, location, and status

Implement Sponsor-approved approaches to improve discoverability of physical holdings

Support analysts' timely access to hard-copy materials and collections

Conduct regular collection inventory and shelf management activities

Collection Maintenance Perform routine collection inventory and shelf-reading

Prepare weeding and disposition actions in accordance with authorized policies

Execute materials routing and redistribution as needed

Maintain collection organization consistent with professional library standards and Sponsor guidance

Generate reports on collection usage, gaps, and maintenance activities

Required Qualifications Education Master  of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institutionOR Bachelor's degree with significant library operations experience (5+ years)
Experience Minimum 2-3 years of professional library experience

Demonstrated experience with circulation systems and physical collection management

Knowledge of library cataloging and classification systems (LC or Dewey)
Clearance and Security Current Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph Technical Skills Proficiency with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) or Library Management Systems

Experience with circulation and tracking databases

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with document management and workflow systems

Ability to learn specialized government library systems

Professional Competencies Knowledge of professional library standards and best practices

Understanding of collection development and weeding principles

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive materials

Communication Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to document processes and procedures clearly

Professional customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with analysts and researchers

Preferred Qualifications Experience in special, government, or corporate library environments

Familiarity with intelligence community or federal library operations

Experience with secure/classified materials handling

Knowledge of records management principles

Experience implementing discovery tools or digital cataloging enhancements

Project management experience

Physical Requirements Ability…