Specialist III, Library Joint Use

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Library Joint Use Specialist III to assist students, faculty and the public with library resources. The role involves circulating materials, logging patron data, and enforcing library policies in a customer-focused environment.

You will handle information requests, operate automated systems, and contribute to documentation and inventory projects while coordinating with reference staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of experience or equivalent
• Associates or higher preferred; library experience a plus
• Ability to use standard software and office equipment

Responsibilities

• Circulation of library materials using automated systems
• Assist visitors in person, by phone or email
• Document circulation procedures and update records
• Collect fines and update patron records
• Assist patrons with copy machines and other services
• Enforce library policies for the public and staff
• Participate in shelf reading and collection inventory
• Support related duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Software proficiency

Multitasking

Expense documentation

Evening/weekend availability

Lifting 30-40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Specialist III, Library Joint Use assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining resources. Circulates library materials and maintains patron records using automated systems. May perform standard and some advanced administrative duties, including but not limited to receiving and logging information, making copies, answering routine questions and inquires, providing information and directions, and providing a customer friendly environment. Interprets and enforces established library policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Uses automated systems to perform circulation services
2. Provides information and assistance to library visitors, serving as public contact for the library in person, by telephone and email, and referring patrons to reference librarians when additional assistance is needed
3. Participates in the development of documentation for circulation procedures
4. Collects money for fines and updates patron records
5. Assists library patrons in the use of copy machines
6. Interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures for the public and for college staff
7. Participates in shelf reading, collection inventory project and facilities monitoring
8. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills
• Ability to use software products
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Ability to document expenses
• Ability to work some nights and/or weekend shifts
• Able to lift 30-40lbs

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but not common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

WORKING SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes,PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• 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 and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher

Salary

Hiring salary range is $33,540 - $38,571.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

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.

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

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 and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.