Title: Campus Library Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)

Department: Library Services

Campus: Strawberry Plains

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate: $ 16.00 /Hr

Work Hours: 20 hours per week

Position Summary: To staff the service desk, provide customer service using a computer-based library system, and provide other library support services, including circulation of materials, shelf maintenance, and upkeep of copiers and printers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

80% Staff the service desk and check out and check in library materials and perform other processes using the circulation system. Answer directional and general, informational questions about library circulation processes and about the college. Add/update patron information in the library system. Participate in the performance of all activities related to intercampus loan. Handle questions related to overdue and lost materials. Maintain supplies of the various forms used at the circulation desk. Explain circulation policies to patrons and provide suggestions for improving circulation policies and procedures. Open/close the library.

20% Sort and shelve library materials and assist with shelf maintenance.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Required Qualifications:

A. High School diploma or equivalent.
B. Experience in using computers and a high degree of comfort in using a computer system and web pages to provide customer service.
C. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

(Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:

A. Requires basic knowledge of library circulation activities, processes, and procedures.
B. Ability to convey an attitude of service that encourages users to seek assistance.
C. Ability to provide assistance at the appropriate level and in a non-judgmental manner.
D. Ability to coordinate activities and communicate needs in a cordial manner to a variety of people including
students, faculty, supervisors, and other college personnel.
E. Ability to learn and explain services and policies to users.
F. Ability to use equipment and software to complete circulation and maintenance tasks.
G. Ability to lift books and boxes, push and pull loaded book trucks, and shelve/move materials (requires bending and stretching).
H. Ability to interpret complicated instructions.
I. Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
J. Ability to maintain, clean, and provide routine service for copiers, faxes, printers, and other equipment.
K. Ability to function independently in a complex and changing environment.
L. Ability to type/keyboard.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the top right to apply.

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