Information Research Specialist

The Library Technician provides information service such as answering questions regarding card catalogs and assists in the use of bibliographic tools, such as Library of Congress catalog. The incumbent performs routine cataloging of library materials, files cards in catalog drawers according to system used, answers routine inquiries, and refers persons requiring professional assistance to Librarian. This Technician verifies bibliographic information on order requests, works or directs workers in maintenance of stacks or in section of department or division with tasks such as ordering or receiving section of acquisitions department, card preparation activities in catalog department, or limited loan or reserve desk operation of circulation department.
Summary
Manages special records or archive collections and performs basic technical information research and retrieval from the collections to meet the information needs of Laboratory staff and external customers. Conducts basic information or historical research under supervision. Duties may include ordering, receiving, indexing, cataloging, preparing, and storing technical information, both published and unpublished, in all formats including electronic, assisting customers, conducting searchers, and providing information. Distributes information to customers following well-established procedures.
Developing or fundamental professional expertise, applies Laboratory policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Utilizes standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques as recognized within the records management, archives, or library profession. Provides resolutions to an assortment of problems of moderately complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Contributes to the fulfillment of projects and organizational objectives. Continually supervised during training, with regular supervision once trained. Follows established directions. Receives detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for accuracy, soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and while in progress. Uses judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.