Part-Time Library Technician

Seward County Community College; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS is seeking a Part-Time Library Technician to assist patrons, circulate materials, and support library services. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and familiarity with library resources to improve student success.

Qualified applicants will have up to six months of related experience and an associate degree minimum; a bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. A background check will be conducted post-offer.

Qualifications

• Up to six months of related experience required.
• Experience in a library, academic, or public setting required.
• Associates degree minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accessibility of library materials, including reserve and circulation materials.
• Instructs students/staff in locating and using library resources.
• Explains, interprets, and enforces policies; directs students to staff as needed.
• Staffs the public service desk and supervises student workers.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of user information per FERPA and ALA rights.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading and writing

Mathematics

Money handling

Computer skills

Library policies

Library of Congress classification

Social media awareness

Problem solving

Decision making

Information literacy training

Education

Two-year college degree

Specialized course at business/trade school

In-house training/apprenticeship

Job description

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Responsibilities

Assists with student’s library needs in a cooperative, efficient, and informed manner that enhances their experience in the library; to circulate and reserve library materials and assist patrons with the library resources.

Qualifications

Experience Up to six months of similar or related experience. Experience earned in a library, academic, or public setting required. Education (1) A two year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program. Associates degree minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

• Maintains accessibility of library materials, including reserve and circulation materials; adjusts/ updates computer and written records.
• Instructs students/staff in the location and use of library resources.
• Explains, interprets, executes policies and procedures, answers questions, and directs students to appropriate staff.
• Staffs the public service desk and supervises student workers when needed.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Knowledge in libraries policies and procedures. Knowledge in Library of Congress classification system.
• Knowledge in social media platforms and trends.
• Reading, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Mathematics and/or statistics skills.
• Money handling skills.
• Computer and office technology skills (including but not limited to PC hardware and software, Microsoft Windows OS and Office Suite, fax machines, copies, laminators, etc.)
• Skills in maintaining confidentiality of user information in accordance with FERPA laws and ALA Bill of Rights.
• Skills in decision making and problem solving.
• Preferred skills in the use of ILS software, cataloging materials using Library of Congress classification system and interlibrary loan software.
• Preferred skills in teaching and training others in library usage basic information literacy.

Salary Range: Hourly, commensurate to education and experience

Position Status: Part-time

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date: ASAP

• Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Separate application required for additional or future openings.

**If employed, official transcripts will be required within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards).

Human Resources Office

Part-Time Library Technician

Seward County Community College

PO Box 1137

Liberal KS 67901-1137

More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE/Drug Free Campus

Other information

• Clery Act Campus Safety and Security Report
• FMLA English
• FMLA Spanish