Library Specialist I

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 11

Compensation: $40,136-$55,185. Commensurate with education and experience.

Employee category: Full-Time Staff

Department: Library and Learning Services

Reports to: Director of Library & Learning Services

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: AA064FTNLIS

Location: Primarily Main Campus , but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Summary

The Library Specialist I provides advanced technological and digital content support for Library & Learning Services. The individual contributes to the design, development, and maintenance of the library’s web-based content systems (LibGuides and related Springshare platforms), collaborating with the Electronic Resources Librarian to support the college’s digital presence. This position also manages department social media channels and supports user engagement initiatives.

Position Description

• Designs, builds, and maintains LibGuides and related Springshare tools (LibCal, LibAnswers) under the guidance and in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian, supporting web publishing, content creation, and accessible user experience.
• Performs data input functions related to maintaining The Morgue, including citation entry, editing and approval of citations, and recommendations and implementation of improvements to the database.
• Catalogs and processes incoming print materials (books, journals, government documents, serial subscriptions) in the integrated library system (ILS).
• Collaborates with Library & Learning Services faculty and staff to support promotion of academic support and student engagement initiatives.
• Develops modules, tutorials, and workshops to support utilization of LibGuides and The Morgue.
• Maintains statistics on the use of LibGuides and The Morgue, providing regular reports to inform service improvements and user engagement strategies.
• Assists the department with special event programming.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to align departmental services with institutional mission.
• Participates in campus committees, as appropriate.
• Provides assistance during specific hours, including some evenings, at the front desk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a multicultural student and faculty population.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employees in the organization.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge and experience with CSS coding and designing LibGuides.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree.
• Experience providing user training and/or instruction.
• Experience creating and posting content on social media.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years (1-2) professional experience in an academic post-secondary setting.
• Experience using social media for professional use.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

To Apply

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• Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all required documents.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process), unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you state that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, coursework within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected for hire will be chosen by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all people recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.
  
  

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer