Specialist, Library

Tarrant Community College Jobs; Texas; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Library Specialist will provide circulation services, assist students, faculty, and staff with library resources, and support campus library operations. This full-time role at Northwest Campus requires reliable scheduling, ongoing training, and adherence to library policies; remote work is not offered.

Hours are Monday–Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in library or customer service preferred.
• Associate degree or sixty college hours completed preferred.

Responsabilités

• Performs library work of a moderately complex nature.
• Provides circulation services including organization of library materials.
• Maintains circulation records and prepares reports as required.
• Organizes reserve items.
• Answers moderately complex questions, refers questions to a librarian when appropriate.
• Locates materials including databases and electronic resources for students and faculty.
• Provides check in and checkout services as well as properly shelving library materials.
• Uses and supports automated circulation systems.
• Develops an extensive working knowledge of library services, policies and practices; and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

Connaissances

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Title: Specialist, Library

Department: NW Library Services

Campus Location: Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Compensation Details:Starting Pay - $37,900

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. Schedule subject to change depending on the needs of the office. Hours will vary in between regular semesters.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing circulation services, assisting students, faculty, and staff with library resources, and supporting 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 library materials
• Maintains circulation records and prepares reports as required
• Organizes reserve items
• Answers moderately complex questions, refers questions to a librarian, when appropriate
• Locates materials including databases and electronic resources for students and faculty
• Provides check in and checkout services as well as properly shelving library materials
• Uses and supports automated circulation systems
• Develops an extensive working knowledge of library services, policies and practices; and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• Communicates library services, policies and practices to students, faculty and staff
• Performs advanced library operational support functions
• Assists with technical, student, and customer service issues
• Maintains operational reports and makes reports as requested

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) college hours completed
• At least one (1) year's working experience at a college/university related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• At least one (1) year's working experience providing frontline customer service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to communicate with and relate to the community college student
• Ability to work with limited supervision and apply judgment in evaluating alternatives

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].