Library Specialist
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 11, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Library Specialist
Posting Number
F006056
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
No
Category
Instructional Support
Class Code
53
Starting Pay
$18.15
Special Note
Location
Trinity River
Department
TR Library Services
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
- 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 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of library policies and procedures
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
- Skilled in organization
- Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- 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
The physical demands described here are representatives 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 representatives 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.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
This is an evening position working 12pm to 9pm. It may also include an occasional Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Posted
04/10/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Stephanie Wineman
*
stepanie.wineman@tccd.edu
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 working experience do you have related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
- None
- 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
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