Specialist, Library

Job Summary

This role 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 assigned department leadership

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or sixty (60) college hours completed and one (1) year's working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or equivalent combination of education and working experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year's working experience in a community college library related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• At least one (1) year's working experience on a learning commons team

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.

Compensation Details

Starting Pay - $37,900

Work Hours

Varies based on department needs; Applicant will have 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 & Saturday Closed

Department

SO Library Services

Campus Location

South Campus

Employee Classification

ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type

FT - Regular

Special Instructions to Applicant

This posting will be utilized to fill two (2) positions