Part-Time Assistant II, Library

Lonestar State College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College System seeks a Part Time Assistant II, Library, to support students, faculty and the public with circulating and reserving resources. The role involves routine duties, answer queries, and help patrons in person, by phone, or email.

Responsibilities include operating circulation systems, processing fines, and assisting with laptop use and other AV equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with strong customer service skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty and the public with library circulation and reserve resources.
• Operate Horizon and PeopleSoft for circulation and patron services.
• Open/close the library and manage daily activity statistics.
• Explain policies and assist with finding information and directions.
• Process fines, update patron records, and support equipment use.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Horizon Automated Library System

PeopleSoft

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

• Opportunity through financial resilience
• Leading in academic excellence
• Strength in culture and talent development
• Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For®

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Creekside Center

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-Creekside Center is a state‑of‑the‑art, full‑service satellite center designed to serve the western portion of The Woodlands, including Montgomery, and the surrounding communities. Its location in a rapidly growing area provides an ideal opportunity for both working and non‑traditional students. The facility offers day, evening, and weekend credit courses, including university‑transfer courses and certificates.

The address is 8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under general supervision the Part Time Assistant II, Library, assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining library circulating and reserve resources. Basic duties may include receiving, logging and interpreting information, sorting and processing library materials deliveries, answering non routine questions and inquires, providing information and directions and providing a customer friendly environment. Activities are routine but may involve non‑routine requests or specialized information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Uses the Horizon Information Management System and the PeopleSoft database to perform circulation service
• Assistance to library patrons; Serves as public contact for the library in person, by telephone and email; Screens and refers patrons to reference librarians when professional assistance is needed
• Responsible for opening or closing facility for library operation including cash register set up in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation; Records daily activity statistics; Collection inventory and shelf reading
• Interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures for students, college staff and the community
• Activates college ID/library cards for faculty, staff and students; Issues HCPL library cards to public patrons
• Responsible for operation of the Circulation Department in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation
• Participates in the development of documentation for and implantation of circulation procedures
• Collects monies for fines and lost materials and updates patron records accordingly
• Assists library patrons in the use of laptop computers, copy machines, the pay print system, fax machine, and other audiovisual equipment
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of office practice and procedures
• Working knowledge of personal computers and common office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Knowledge of Horizon Automated Library System
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize duties using sound customer service principles
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential
• Ability to problem solve equipment problems

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.92

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.