Duties

This position is located in the Collections Maintenance & Stack Management Section, Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a fixed work schedule. The position is not telework eligible.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

This position is located in the Collections Maintenance and Off-Site Storage Section of the Collections Integrity and Maintenance Office, Collections Access, Loan and Management (CALM) Division. The Materials Handler is responsible for working in a wide array of Library collections-related activities. These include: addressing the proper location of collections materials both on-site and off-site; shelfreading to ensure collections are in proper sequence; shifting ; maintenance of the collections, including such tasks as cleaning ; security of the collections; and providing service on specific segments such as those stored off-site. Collections include books as well as materials in non-book format, such as manuscripts, prints and photographs, recorded sound , moving image, and maps. Many of these items are rare, valuable and fragile and must be handled with extreme care. Incumbent may be responsible for activities related to collections moves, such as erecting and dismantling shelving, and operating both manual and power equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Incumbent also may be assigned to transport materials from one building to another using a van or car. A routine validated pre-placement physical examination is required as a condition of assignment* to this position. (*assignment covers hire, reassignment, detail, RIF etc.)  This position requires regular recurring physical examinations every three years. Health Services Division determines if the employee or applicant is medically qualified to perform the duties of the position and meets the physical requirements and/or medical standards as a result of the physical examination.

Responsible for the orderly relocation of large segments of the Library's general and special collections Realignment of these collections must be done in accordance with prescribed procedures including shelving accuracy. adherence to shelfload specifications and knowledge of unique requirements of the specific class being realigned, including the understanding of the different needs of growth potential of both serial and monograph volumes.

Works with a high degree of independence in determining sequences of loading and unloading booktrucks and other conveyances containing Library collections, equipment and supplies. Participates in developing space utilization plans, and implementing the movement of materials from one area to another. which may involve intra- or interbuilding transport.

Shifts the various collections to relieve congestion, including materials in non-book formats, such as moving image and recorded sound.

Following agency regulations, coordinates storage and space utilization for a specific product line, commodity, or equipment group. specifically in a library setting, for library collections, supplies and related equipment and hardware. Provides assistance in developing plans for storage and arrangement of collections and related equipment and supplies in accordance with agency regulations that determine the configuration set-up, movement, rearrangement, and traffic flow of materials.

Inputs and files information related to inventory control and tracking for collections items received, sent or moved into the automated inventory control and tracking systems, such as the LC Integrated Library System or the Ft. Meade Library Archival System.

Screens shipping and receiving documents to identify discrepancies. Contacts appropriate Library personnel to resolve issues in question and expedites the resolution of discrepancies.

Handles or oversees one or more product lines for the Library. The primary focus is on the Library's collections in all formats and at all Library locations, but focus is also on related equipment (such as shelving) and collections-related files.Provides support for the Library's off-site storage program. Works as part of a team of Materials Handlers in performing tasks associated with off-site collections storage.

Operates sedans, large station wagons, and/or 15-passenger vehicles. Performs driver echelon maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Operates vehicles in transporting staff, officials, and property of the Library of Congress to and from specified points in connection with various official demands and responsibilities.