Title: Library Specialist

Department: SO Library Services

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $37,752

Work Hours: Schedule varies

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: Hours of Operation for the position (hours may vary according to need):
Fall & Spring Semesters: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Summer: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: Closed

The selected candidate will be scheduled for a 40-hour work week within the above operating hours. Work schedules will vary throughout the semester to meet demand and will require flexibility to ensure the highest quality of service during peak times.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Library Manager, the Library Specialist 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 Library Manager

*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 sixty (60) college hours completed and two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or equivalent combination of education and working experience

Preferred Qualifications:

None

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.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.