Specialist, Library

Title:

Specialist, Library

Department: TR Library Services

Campus

Location:

Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: ISP
- Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT
- Regular

Grant Funded:
No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:
Starting Pay - $18.22

Work Hours:

This position will include at least three evenings and Saturdays. There is some flexibility in which evenings (Monday-Thursday).

Remote Eligible:
This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:
This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week

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.

• 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

• 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

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

* Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

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

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) college hours completed
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a public, school, or academic library

• 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

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…