GS-1411

Library Technician

Performs technical library work including circulation services, cataloging support, and patron assistance.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁1400

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1411

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Note: Per OPM, this series uses the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

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📋Typical Duties

•Process library materials
•Assist patrons with circulation
•Perform basic cataloging
•Shelve and organize materials
•Maintain library records
•Provide basic reference assistance

🎯Key Competencies

Cataloging

Skill in cataloging and classifying library materials.

Circulation

Ability to manage circulation services and patron accounts.

Reference

Skill in assisting patrons with research questions.

Library Systems

Proficiency in integrated library systems.

Collection Maintenance

Ability to maintain and organize collections.

Customer Service

Skill in providing quality service to library patrons.

Database Searching

Ability to search library databases effectively.

Technology

Knowledge of library technology and digital resources.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist patrons with circulationLibrary TechnicianMaintain library recordsPerform basic catalogingProcess library materialsProvide basic reference assistanceShelve and organize materials

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