Top 36 Library & archives support staff 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
EverPresent Media Archiving Technician - Rockville, Maryland
EverPresent —Rockville, MD
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Archives Technician
Library Systems & Services LLC —Washington, DC
- $22 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Library Assistant
Bates White Economic Consulting —Washington, DC
- $40,000 - $60,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
14d
Library Technician
Library Systems & Services LLC —Washington, DC
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Library Technician (Collections) CS-06
DC Public Library —Washington, DC
- $46,437 - $60,999 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Reader Registration Assistant
US Library of Congress —Washington, DC
- $46,610 - $60,593 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Military encouraged
4d
Library Assistant (Onsite)
Middle East Institute —Washington, DC
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
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Substitute Library Assistant I
Alexandria Library —Alexandria, VA
- $21.31 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
14d
Metadata and Cataloging Specialist
George Washington University —Foggy Bottom, DC
- $21.00 - $37.68 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
Library Assistant
Howard Community College —Columbia, MD
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
6d
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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Photo Analyst
National Geographic —Washington, DC
- $79,400 - $106,400 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
10d
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
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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Memo Librarian
Kravet LLC —Washington, DC
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Digitalization Library Technician
Library Systems & Services LLC —Beltsville, MD
- $24.49 - $26.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Circulation Library/Media Technician
Prince George's Community College —Largo, MD
- $19.20 - $21.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school
- English
Library Communications & Administration Assistant (Student)
American University —Washington, DC
- $18.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- University
- US work authorization
Library Access Services Specialist I
Library Systems & Services LLC —Germantown, MD
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- University
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Library Material Handler

Zimmerman Associates, Inc. -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.81 an hour

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 & archives support staff jobs in washington, dc

Library Material Handler

EverPresent Media Archiving Technician - Rockville, Maryland

Archives Technician

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Library Technician (Collections) CS-06

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Library Technician (Metadata and Digitization Support)

Photo Analyst

Work Study Student Program 2026/2027

Serials Bindery Assistant

Memo Librarian

Digitalization Library Technician

Circulation Library/Media Technician

Library Communications & Administration Assistant (Student)

Library Access Services Specialist I

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