Part-time Assistant II, Library

Part-time Assistant II, Library

Location: LSC-Montgomery

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 43835

Commitment to Mission: This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Purpose and Scope: Under general supervision the Part Time Assistant II, Library assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining library circulating and reserve resources. Basic duties may include receiving, logging and interpreting information, sorting and processing library materials deliveries, answering non‑routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions and providing a customer friendly environment. Activities are routine but may involve non‑routine requests or specialized information.

• 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 facility for library operation including cash register set up in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation; records daily activity statistics; 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 operation of the Circulation Department in the absence of the Specialist III, Circulation
• Participates in the development of documentation for and implantation 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 is essential
• Ability to problem‑solve equipment problems

Physical Abilities: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• Equipment used includes 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: $15.60

Benefits: A supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan and more.

How to Apply: All applicants must apply online only. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered. Postings for part‑time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available .gov/E‑Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.