Library Assistant

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College is seeking a Library Circulation Specialist to manage the full range of circulation functions on site, supervise part-time staff and work-studies, and provide friendly public service.

The role covers lending, holds, reserves, and resource sharing, plus handling patron inquiries, equipment maintenance, shelving, and catalog assistance. Evening and weekend availability is required to support on-campus operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective customer service and public relations skills.
• Effective analytical, statistical, and report-building skills.
• Experience working with automated library systems.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to operate audio-visual equipment, computers, and various office machines.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full range of circulation duties using the automated library system.
• Supervise part-time staff and student workers on campus.
• Handle lending, borrowing, holds, transfers and resource sharing.
• Provide general library information and assist users with internet/catalog databases.
• Assist with training and scheduling of student workers and part-time staff.
• Prepare reports and maintain statistics as requested.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices and inventories.
• Support library programming and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Public relations

Analytical skills

Statistical skills

Report building

Automated library systems

Attention to detail

Computer skills

AV equipment

Team player

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Responsible for the full range of circulation functions using an automated library system, including the supervision of part-time library circulation staff and work-studies, performance of routine public services procedures, and handling of patron complaints. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position. Assist Public Service Supervisor with the supervision of the part-time and student workers’ staff. Responsible for lending, borrowing, or reserving and resource sharing functions. Provide general library information and assistance services. Handle library user concerns and issues, equipment maintenance and operation, shelving or shelf maintenance, and card issuance. Assist Public Service Supervisor with the coordination of security and maintenance of the library and other tasks as assigned. Utilize automated library system to perform circulation functions. Examine and process reserves, holds, or transfers, and assist with shelving, retrieving, packaging, and mailing materials. Request materials from other locations, as needed. Assist Public Service Supervisor with the training and coordination of the work schedules of student workers or part-time staff and work assignments. Provide feedback to supervisor on part-time and student workers job performance. Provide basic guidance or instructions to library users in accessing the internet, online catalog and databases, and other computer functions. Assist with entering orders, receive, check, document, and distribute library materials. Follow up on subscriptions. Assist Head Librarian with purchase orders, invoices, and inventories. Assist with library programming. Compile and maintain statistics and prepare and submit reports as requested. Update various library material lists and record data. Prepare correspondence or memos as needed and maintain files. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and multi-tasking skills.
3. Effective customer service and public relations skills.
4. Effective analytical, statistical, and report-building skills.
5. Experience working with automated library systems.
6. Must be detail-oriented.
7. Proficient computer skills and ability to operate audio-visual equipment, computers, and various office machines.
8. Ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a team environment.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
2. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.