Library Specialist
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Position Information
Job Title
Library Specialist
Posting Number
F005291
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
No
Category
Instructional Support
Class Code
53
Pay Rate
$17.30
Location
Southeast
Department
SE Library Services
Job Summary
Provides circulation support services within the campus library.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
• Performs library work of a moderately complex nature
• Works under general supervision based upon knowledge of library policies and procedures
• 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
• Provides excellent customer service as a primary contact for patrons of the library
• 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
• Communicates library services, policies and practices to students, faculty and staff
• Performs advanced library operational skills
• Works with little supervision and applies judgment in evaluating alternatives
• Manages technical matters and human relations issues
• Maintains operational reports and makes reports as requested
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures
Service Excellence
• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• 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 values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College
*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 60 college hours and two (2) years of customer service experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Experience with computerized systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to enthusiastically communicate with and relate to the community college student
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule. Occasional evening and weekend hours required during peak times.
Posted
01/24/2023
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Tracey Robinson
*
817-515-3388
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of customer service experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee