What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Assistant position at Hagerstown Community College?
- SUMMARY STATEMENT
- The Library Services Assistant provides a range of high-level administrative and library support tasks to facilitate daily operations, including but not limited to accounting, analyzing and interpreting data, and oversight of library technical support, circulation, interlibrary loan services, and reference.
- This is a part-time position for 29 hours per week.
- ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- A. The Part-time Library Services Assistant reports directly to and is responsible to the Coordinator of Library and Learning Support Services.
- B. The Part-time Library Services Assistant works most closely with the Coordinator of Library and Learning Support Services, as well as staff librarians.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- A. OVERSEES DAILY OPERATIONS WITHIN THE PHYSICAL LIBRARY.
- 1. Explains and demonstrates how to access print and online materials.
2. Maintains library software and equipment.
3. Assists students with logging into network accounts, as well as using email, D2L, Microsoft Office, and other campus software applications.
4. Oversees circulation duties including physical and electronic processing of books, periodicals, and course reserves.
5. Places and processes interlibrary loan requests.
6. Compiles and analyzes data; maintains a variety of usage logs and statistics.
7. Oversees inventory of all library print materials.
8. Processes delinquent accounts and maintains overdue notices.
B. ASSISTS COORDINATOR WITH BUDGETS AND PURCHASING
- 1. Maintains records and balances of all expenses for library functions.
2. Contacts vendors, obtains price quotes, and generates purchase requisitions/check requests for library supplies.
C. ASSISTS LIBRARIANS WITH REFERENCE, TECHNICAL SERVICES, AND ADMINISTRATION.
- 1. Answers basic reference questions in person or via chat service; refers complex requests to librarians.
2. Mends books/materials and alerts Coordinator to condition and/or preservation concerns.
3. Assists with creation and maintenance of library catalog records.
4. Performs other library support services as needed.
- Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate’s or higher degree required. 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.
Associate’s or higher degree required. 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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6160104.careers?ApplyToJob=503742264.
Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.
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