Part-time Assistant II, Library

Job Description

Under general supervision the Part Time Assistant II, Library assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining library circulating and reserve resources. The role includes receiving, logging and interpreting information, sorting and processing library materials deliveries, answering non‑routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions, and creating a customer‑friendly environment.

• Uses the Horizon Information Management System and the People Soft database to perform circulation service.
• Assists library patrons; serves as public contact for the library in person, by telephone and email; screens and refers patrons to reference librarians when professional assistance is needed.
• Responsible for opening or closing the library for operation, including cash register set‑up in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation; records daily activity statistics; conducts collection inventory and shelf reading.
• Interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures for students, college staff and the community.
• Activates college /library cards for faculty, staff and students; issues HCPL library cards to public patrons.
• Responsible for the operation of the Circulation Department in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation.
• Participates in the development of documentation for and implementation of circulation procedures.
• Collects monies for fines and lost materials and updates patron records accordingly.
• Assists library patrons in the use of laptop computers, copy machines, the pay‑print system, fax machine, and other audiovisual equipment.
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of office practice and procedures.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and common office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledge of Horizon Automated Library System.
• Knowledge of People Soft.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties using sound customer‑service principles.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to problem‑solve equipment problems.

The work is sedentary. The employee will typically sit comfortably to do the work; occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, and driving an automobile may be required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with 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.

• High school diploma or GED.

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

The position includes tuition waiver and participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan.

3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, which confirms that new employees are authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available .gov/E-Verify.