What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Assistant position at Hagerstown Community College?
Brief Description
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The part-time Library Services Assistant provides a range of high-level administrative support tasks to facilitate daily operations, including but not limited to accounting, analyzing and interpreting data, and oversight of library technical support, circulation, and interlibrary loan services.
This is a part-time position for 29 hours per week. Proposed schedule: Mondays 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s or higher degree preferred or the willingness to work towards a degree if hired. 2-3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One or more years’ experience working in a library setting preferred.
Skills And Abilities
Demonstrates a general understanding of community college library operations; strong customer service skills and the ability to work with a variety of people including students, faculty, and staff; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a variety of computer software applications and databases; the ability to work independently.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Normal office conditions with frequent interruptions. Environment to include lifting 20-25 lbs. Proposed schedule: Mondays 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Summary
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position is considered open until filled. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled and considered closed.
The College seeks to hire the best qualified candidate for each position. To support this philosophy and objective, the Human Resource Department provides a process to allow for a comprehensive search of candidates, inclusive of internal and external applicants.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The part-time Library Services Assistant provides a range of high-level administrative support tasks to facilitate daily operations, including but not limited to accounting, analyzing and interpreting data, and oversight of library technical support, circulation, and interlibrary loan services.
This is a part-time position for 29 hours per week. Proposed schedule: Mondays 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- The part-time Library Services Assistant reports directly to and is responsible to the Coordinator of Library and Learning Support Services.
- The part-time Library Services Assistant works most closely with the Coordinator of Library and Learning Support Services, as well as staff librarians.
- This is a non-supervisory position. However, the part-time Library Services Assistant assists in providing direction to library student workers.
- Oversees daily operations within the physical library.
- Explains and demonstrates how to access print and online materials.
- Maintains library software and equipment.
- Assists students in logging into network accounts, as well as using email, D2L, Microsoft Office, and other campus software applications.
- Oversees circulation duties including the processing of books and course reserves.
- Places and processes interlibrary loan requests.
- Compiles and analyzes data; maintains a variety of usage logs and statistics.
- Oversees inventory of all library print materials.
- Processes delinquent accounts and maintains overdue notices.
- Assists Coordinator with Budgets and Purchasing
- Maintains records and balances of all expenses for library functions.
- Contacts vendors, obtains price quotes, and generates purchase orders/check requests for library supplies and resources.
- Assists librarians with reference, technical services, and administration.
- Answers basic reference questions in person or via chat service; refers complex requests to librarians.
- Mends books/materials and alerts Coordinator to condition and/or preservation concerns.
- Assists with creation and maintenance of library catalog records.
- Performs other library support services as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s or higher degree preferred or the willingness to work towards a degree if hired. 2-3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One or more years’ experience working in a library setting preferred.
Skills And Abilities
Demonstrates a general understanding of community college library operations; strong customer service skills and the ability to work with a variety of people including students, faculty, and staff; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of a variety of computer software applications and databases; the ability to work independently.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Normal office conditions with frequent interruptions. Environment to include lifting 20-25 lbs. Proposed schedule: Mondays 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Summary
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position is considered open until filled. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled and considered closed.
The College seeks to hire the best qualified candidate for each position. To support this philosophy and objective, the Human Resource Department provides a process to allow for a comprehensive search of candidates, inclusive of internal and external applicants.