Library Technician (Temporary)

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)
Position Type: Temporary/Contract (Through December 31, 2027)
Work Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour workday, onsite; must be available during core library hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Position Overview

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients success.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Library Technician to support daily library operations within its recently renovated two-story research library. This position is part of the Library Research Team and plays an essential role in supporting library services, information management, circulation activities, catalog maintenance, and access to research resources.

The Library Technician will serve as a key point of contact at the library's information desk, assisting researchers and staff with library services while ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and organization of library materials and systems. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Upload documents and apply metadata to internal research databases.
• Support the maintenance and quality assurance of library catalog records for books, journals, and other resources.
• Staff the library information desk and provide excellent customer service to library patrons.
• Assist users with access to research databases, subscription resources, and library technology.
• Coordinate requests for off-site library materials and facilitate timely delivery of resources.
• Support circulation functions, including lending, returns, and self-checkout assistance.
• Assist with serials management and subscription access administration.
• Perform records management activities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoot basic user access issues and escalate complex questions to federal library staff as appropriate.
• Assist with shelving, organizing, and maintaining physical library collections according to Library of Congress classification standards.
• Support workflow improvements, software migrations, and other library operational initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience providing customer service in a library, research, records management, academic, or information services environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Edge.
• Experience working with library systems, catalogs, databases, or subscription management platforms.
• Knowledge of records management principles and administrative support practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency with Library of Congress call numbers and shelving procedures.
• Experience maintaining metadata, catalog records, or digital information repositories.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with library staff.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including knowing when to escalate issues.
• Learning agility and adaptability to new technologies, systems, and evolving workflows.
• Strong follow-through and commitment to completing assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, and shelve library materials.
• Ability to push a book cart throughout the library.
• Ability to climb steps or short ladders to access library materials.
• Ability to work onsite throughout the workday.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite within the Federal Reserve Board's Research Library. The primary workstation will be located at the library's information desk, supporting access to research workstations, self-checkout services, and the print collection. The role requires regular interaction with library users and staff while maintaining a professional, service-oriented environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and service-driven professional with experience supporting library operations, information management, or research services. They possess strong technical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to provide exceptional customer support while ensuring accurate maintenance of library resources and systems.