Library Access Services Specialist I (S03783)

Job Description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, seeks (2) candidates for a full-time Library Access Services Specialist I. This is a Bargaining, non-exempt, grade 17 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. This position is eligible for telework (1) day a week, and is based on operational need. Telework eligibility and total days per week are subject to change based on the operational needs of the applicable unit/area. Montgomery College does not currently offer voluntary remote work, or withhold payroll taxes for states outside of its tax reciprocity agreements. As a result, employees must reside in, and perform any approved telework from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania. Employees residing in other states at the time of hire are not eligible for telework until they have secured a permanent residence in one of the states listed above.

The work schedules: (you may apply to one or both positions)

• Position (R7613): Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am – 6:00pm, Friday – Saturday 8:30am – 5:00pm.
• Position (R7594): Monday – Thursday 1:30pm – 10:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

Job Summary
The Library Access Services Specialist I provide front-line support to students, faculty, staff, and community members using the library.
This position helps users find library materials, access online resources, use technology, and navigate library services. The Specialist also supports the daily operation of the library and works with other College departments, including IT, Facilities, and Public Safety, when assistance is needed.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide customer service at the library service desk and assist users in person and virtually.
• Help users locate materials and use the library catalog, databases, and other online resources.
• Answer questions and connect users with the appropriate library or College department when additional assistance is needed.
• Assist with computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, assistive technology, and other library equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and technology issues.
• Check library materials in and out, update users records, and follow up on overdue materials.
• Support library services such as course reserves, fines and fees, interlibrary loans, intercampus loans, periodicals, stacks maintenance, displays and events, and emergency preparedness.
• Cross-train in different library service areas to provide coverage when needed.
• Create and maintain displays highlighting library resources, services, holidays, heritage months, and topics of interest to the College community.
• Track circulation and other library service statistics.
• Help resolve customer service concerns involving library accounts, services, or use of library spaces.
• Assist with opening, closing, and securing the library.
• Help oversee library operations, facilities, and safety during early morning, evening, or weekend hours when senior Access Services staff or supervisors are not present.
• Report facilities and safety concerns to the appropriate College department.
• Follow College policies related to confidentiality, FERPA, copyright, and appropriate use of technology.
• Assist with annual testing of library management system software upgrades.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates should have:

• Enjoys working directly with students and other library users.
• Provides strong customer service and communicates clearly.
• Can remain patient and professional when handling questions or concerns.
• Is comfortable working with computers and learning new technology.
• Can troubleshoot basic technology issues.
• Can manage several responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Is dependable and comfortable taking responsibility for library operations when senior staff are not present.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree.
• One year of experience working in a library, OR two years of administrative support or customer service experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience that provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform the essential duties of the position may also be considered.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Hiring Range: $21.36 – $26.71 hourly. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum hourly rate for this position is $32.05 hourly.

Application Process:

• Cover letter is recommended
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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