"Library Specialist"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Library Manager, the Library Specialist is responsible for providing circulation support services within 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 necessary
• 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
• Effectively uses an automated circulation system
• 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 skills
• Manages technical matters and human relations 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 Library Manager

*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

Associate's degree or sixty (60) college hours completed and two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or equivalent combination of education and working experience

Preferred Qualifications

None

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 enthusiastically communicate with and relate to the community college student
• Ability to work with little 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. 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.