Job Summary

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Job Description

Conditions of Employment cont. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor's degree. OR A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; a knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, public or private sector) which includes: Knowledge of all aspects of library principles, concepts, methodology, operations, and management to accomplish assigned library functions. Knowledge of Air Force library system policies and procedures. Comprehensive understanding of the policies, procedures, systems, and interrelationships of the organization and customer served. In-depth knowledge of marketing and publicity techniques and the ability to communicate orally in writing to resolve a variety of information access problems and to convey to customers the full scope of library resources available. Knowledge of the interests and needs of customer and organization served to promote library use. Ability to administer a marketing program to influence positive outcomes such as recognition or increased funding or staffing. Knowledge of established procurement rules and regulations and internal organizational acquisition policies and those of various networked information centers along with a familiarity with publishers' and suppliers' methods of operation. Knowledge of bibliographic tools necessary and available for the preparation of complete and accurate order information. Knowledge of personnel policies and programs in order to supervise library employees. Ability to direct, control, and evaluate employees in a library environment. Knowledge of searching strategies and techniques in utilizing a variety of on-line and CD-ROM databases. Knowledge of computer systems and equipment to plan, evaluate and recommend acquiring computer software and equipment to support extensive library functions. Note: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR EDUCATION: 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in library science or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to the position. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of all aspects of library principles, concepts, methodology, operations, functions, and management to perform the professional and administrative duties of the position. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, systems, and interrelationships of the library, the library's databases, on-line database searching and research techniques, capabilities of post-processing data sources, and the customer served to meet user requirements. Knowledge of marketing and publicity techniques and of the interests and needs of customer and organization served to promote library use. Knowledge of publishers' and suppliers' methods of operation established procurement rules and regulations, and internal organizational and networked information centers acquisition policies. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to resolve a variety of information access problems and to convey to customers the full scope of library resources available. Master's Degree in Library Science is highly desirable. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.