Library Specialist

Denmark Technical College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Denmark Technical College is seeking a Library Assistant to perform general operational duties in the management of the library, supervision of Work Study students, and provide circulation and reference services to the campus community.

Under supervision, you will assist patrons with using library services, handle daily opening/closing duties, Interlibrary Loan tasks via PASCAL Delivers, assist with collection development, process mail, and support staff with library equipment and technology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree may substitute for work experience.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in a related field plus 2 years library work experience or high school diploma plus 4 years library work experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of electronic databases, word processing software, and Internet search methods.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Maintain high accuracy and discretion in handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation and reference services to patrons (computers, catalog, electronic resources).
• Supervise Work Study students and support staff.
• Perform daily opening/closing duties and ensure safety of library users and property.
• Handle Interlibrary Loan tasks via PASCAL Delivers (sending/receiving books).
• Assist with collection development, ordering materials, shelf reading, and organization.
• Process daily mail, magazines/journals/newspapers; maintain current resources.
• Assist users with library equipment and technology; participate in staff activities and committees.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Database knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for work experience

Tools

PASCAL Delivers (Interlibrary Loan)

Job description

Under general supervision of the Librarian of Learning Resources Center, performs general operational duties in the management of the library to include, supervision of Work Study students and provides circulation and reference services to the campus community.

• Provides circulation and reference services: assists patrons with using all library services: computers, website, online catalog, electronic resources, etc.
• Performs daily opening/closing duties and monitors the safety and security of library users, library property, and facility.
• Handles the day-to-day PASCAL Delivers (Interlibrary Loan) tasks: sending/receiving books to/from other colleges.
• Collection Development tasks: assists with ordering library materials, shelf reading and maintaining the order of library resources.
• Handles check-in and distribution of the daily mail; processing magazines/journals and newspapers on a daily basis.
• Possesses technical knowledge of phone, computer and library related equipment and the ability to assist users.
• Participates in staff development, college-wide meetings and activities, and college committees.

High School Diploma and relevant library experience. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience. PREFERRED: Associate's degree in a related field + 2 yrs experience in library work; or high school diploma + 4 yrs experience in library work.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Knowledge of electronic databases, computer word processing applications and Internet search methods. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, completeness, and thoroughness in work. Must demonstrate positive customer service skills; courteous, sensitive, tactful, with rapport & discretion.

This is a full-time position with flexibility to work evening/weekend hours. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs, push or pull materials/equipment. Valid driver's license required.