Specialist, Library

Tarrant County College; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking a Specialist, Library at the South Campus. The role provides circulation services, assists students, faculty, and staff with library resources, and supports campus library operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience; preferred is an Associate's degree or 60 college hours, plus community college library experience and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year library-related experience.
• Associate's degree or 60 college hours preferred.
• Experience in a community college library preferred.
• Experience as part of learning commons team preferred.
• Proficient with library policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform library work of moderate complexity.
• Provide circulation services and organize materials.
• Maintain circulation records and prepare reports.
• Organize reserve items and shelf materials.
• Answer questions and refer to a librarian when needed.
• Use and support automated circulation systems.

Skills

Knowledge of library policies

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy / enterprise systems

Multitasking

Communication with students

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college hours

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Specialist, Library

Department:

SO Library Services

Campus Location:

South Campus

Employee Classification:

ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type:

FT - Regular

Grant Funded:

No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:

Starting Pay - $37,900

Work Hours:

Varies based on department needs; Applicant willhave a schedule of 40 hours a week

Hours of operation for the position:

Fall & Spring Semesters: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm;Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Summer: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm; Friday & SaturdayClosed

Remote Eligible:

This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing circulation services,assisting students, faculty, and staff with library resources, andsupporting the effective operation of the campus library.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Essential Performance Requirements*
• Performs library work of a moderately complex nature
• Provides circulation services including organization of librarymaterials
• Maintains circulation records and prepares reports asrequired
• Organizes reserve items
• Answers moderately complex questions, refers questions to alibrarian, when appropriate
• Locates materials including databases and electronic resourcesfor students and faculty
• Provides check in and checkout services as well as properlyshelving library materials
• Uses and supports automated circulation systems
• Develops an extensive working knowledge of library services,policies and practices; and ensures compliance with all applicablelaws, policies, and procedures
• Communicates library services, policies and practices tostudents, faculty and staff
• Performs advanced library operational support functions
• Assists with technical, student, and customer serviceissues
• Maintains operational reports and makes reports asrequested

• Service Excellence
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

• Supervision
• Works under the general supervision of the assigned campusleader

• *Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year's working experiencerelated to the Essential Performance Requirements; additionaleducation may substitute for required experience, provided theeducation is relevant to the role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) college hours completed
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a community collegelibrary
• At least one (1) year's working experience as a member oflearning commons team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems,including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentationsoftware
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly whileexhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to communicate with and relate to the community collegestudent
• Ability to work with limited supervision and apply judgment inevaluating alternatives

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].