Top 141 library Jobs in washington, dc

Library Material Handler
Zimmerman Associates, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $19.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Opportunities for advancement
7d
Library Assistant (Onsite)
Middle East Institute —Washington, DC
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
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Library Technician
US Library of Congress —Washington, DC
- $46,610 - $60,593 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
13d
Materials Handler
US Library of Congress —Washington, DC
- $26.74 - $31.19 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
13d
LAC - Library Clerk
Library Systems & Services LLC —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- AD&D insurance
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Access Services Librarian
The Catholic University of America —Washington, DC
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- Online Application
- Management
- English
- Mid-level
Library Technician
Library Systems & Services LLC —Silver Spring, MD
- $24.49 - $26.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
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- Disability insurance
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Resident Librarian
American University —Washington, DC
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Research
- Master's degree
13d
Librarian (Acquisition)
US Offices, Boards and Divisions —Washington, DC
- $102,415 - $158,322 a year
- Part-time
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Special Collections Librarian
Howard University —Washington, DC
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Library Technician (Metadata and Digitization Support)
Library Systems & Services LLC —Bethesda, MD
- $24.49 - $33.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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12d
Research Librarian I
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees —Washington, DC
- $87,796 - $131,690 a year
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- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
6d
Resources & Services Assistant (GLP)
The Catholic University of America —Washington, DC
- Online Application
- Word processing
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- Bachelor's degree
Library Page
Prince William County Government —Woodbridge, VA
- $17.99 - $38.23 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- SharePoint
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Instructional Media Aide (Generic)
Prince George's County Public Schools —Prince George's County, MD
- $19.60 - $40.19 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Working with individuals with disabilities
5d
Serials Bindery Assistant
Library Systems & Services LLC —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Reference Librarian
Library Systems & Services LLC —Washington, DC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Work Study Student Program 2026/2027
US Library of Congress —Washington, DC
- $16.79 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- On-the-job training
Research and Reference Librarian
ASRC Federal —Washington, DC
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- SharePoint
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Library Media Assistant (.6) (Part-time) (2026 - 2027 SY)
Alexandria City Public Schools —Alexandria, VA
- $19.51 - $23.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Fingerprint clearance

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Library Material Handler

Zimmerman Associates, Inc. -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.81 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Barcode scanners
Barcode scanning for logistics
Materials handling
Automated inventory tracking

Full Job Description

Zimmerman Associates Inc. (ZAI) is recruiting Library Material Handlers to join our team at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Material Handlers help make the Library's vast collection accessible by retrieving, sorting, moving, shifting, and shelving print materials. This is a physically active position. Qualified candidates will work on multiple tasks, in teams and individually, in the Library’s book stacks and across three buildings. The position offers the opportunity to advance to Library Clerk. Candidates with some library experience will be preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19.81 HRLY plus $5.09 (H&W) Fringe Benefits

Responsibilities

Sort, organize, and distribute incoming books by classification numbers and according to the library’s distribution plan
Shelve and interfile materials in the library’s shelving stacks following the library’s classification system sequencing
Break down bins and trucks containing new acquisitions, scan barcodes, reorganize materials into containers, and identify out-of-scope and damaged material
Transport materials in book trucks and bins to designated locations across three buildings
Create containers and pack print materials into the appropriate-sized boxes
Shift materials in the shelving stacks to make space for new additions, following complex shifting plans, and add, adjust, or remove shelving
Input data related to inventory control and tracking for items received, organized, transported, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, BA/BS preferred
Previous experience in a library setting, including book processing, shelving, and/or shifting, preferred
Experience with barcodes, complex inventory numbering systems (particularly decimal systems)
Proven ability to learn and follow complex procedures and policies
Ability to switch between tasks, as needed, and to work both on teams and individually
Strong work ethic and reliability/punctuality
Strong organization skills
Good interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with the general physical arrangement of the library and the classification systems used in libraries (required to sort and organize library materials)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to (50) pounds
Must be able to stoop and lift materials from the ground and bottom shelves
Ability to push carts and trucks weighing up to 200 pound
Ability to work in cool and dusty environments

Schedule:

Monday to Friday:
- 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM: 7:30 – 4:00 PM

Work Location

100% On Site

Tags: Material Handler, Library Clerk, Library Technician, Library of Congress

ZAI is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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library jobs in washington, dc

Library Material Handler

Library Assistant (Onsite)

Library Technician

Materials Handler

LAC - Library Clerk

Access Services Librarian

Library Technician

Resident Librarian

Librarian (Acquisition)

Special Collections Librarian

Library Technician (Metadata and Digitization Support)

Research Librarian I

Resources & Services Assistant (GLP)

Library Page

Instructional Media Aide (Generic)

Serials Bindery Assistant

Reference Librarian

Work Study Student Program 2026/2027

Research and Reference Librarian

Library Media Assistant (.6) (Part-time) (2026 - 2027 SY)

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