What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Specialist - Processing PT position at City of Denton, TX?
Summary
Responsible for providing interlibrary loan (ILL) processing, copy cataloging and/or processing of library materials assistance to internal and external customers.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
TECHNICAL SERVICES-PROCESSING
- Physically processes library materials to meet established guidelines.
- Resolve routine processing and record problems submitted by library staff.
- Provide backup assistance for other Technical Services processes.
- Evaluate incoming material for processing errors; notify leadership if not able to correct errors.
- Print daily holds list and pull items for rush workflow.
- Export bibliographic and/or item record files from vendor or bibliographic utility into the integrated library system (ILS).
- Review, evaluate, and edit records in the ILS to meet established guidelines, as appropriate.
- None.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent; and,
- Two (2) years’ experience in library or related field,
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as City of Denton policies and procedures.
- Skill in moderate problem solving; identifying moderate-to-complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, and other software systems to complete work.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to work independently to manage multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform detailed, repetitive manual tasks.
- Ability to learn and use an integrated library system.
- Ability to learn and apply the Dewey Decimal System.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment to facilitate/accomplish needed activities.
- Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.
- Must pass a physical examination.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
SAFETY
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): Yes.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting, including stooping below knee level and reaching above shoulder level.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse.
- Hearing and Vision: Prolonged listening and viewing information to identify requested items.
- Lifting:Liftingno more than 50 pounds;carryingup to 25 pounds.
- Environment: Works in an office and library setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.Must be able to work a rotating schedule including nights and weekends. Must be able to work overtime, as required.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Service-Oriented
- Strategically Focused
- Fiscally Responsible
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.