MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Library Associate 3

This Library Associate 3 position serves as Motlow Library’s Testing Coordinator for Smyrna.

Position number: B99786                                                                  

Salary:  $33,312 to $36,312

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree earned from an accredited institution and at least one (1) year of customer service experience or library technical services experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree earned from an accredited institution and three (3) years library experience or library technical services experience.

General Function: 

The Library Associate 3 is a major provider of the library’s customer, circulation, and reference services and gives computer assistance and one-on-one instruction to library patrons as needed. May also be assigned duties in library technical services and digital resources, including, but not limited to: cataloging, classification, and processing of physical collection items; acquisition, cataloging, and maintenance of digital collection items.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• CATALOGING: Performs copy cataloging, communicates with database vendors and Integrated Library System customer service for support to resolve any discovery or cataloging issue. Recommends library purchases of digital, and print resources. Supervises the physical preparation of library materials for public use, ensuring quality and consistency. Determines the need for replacement, repair, or disposal of worn, damaged, or lost materials. Works with the director on original cataloging and making catalog and cataloging corrections. Supervises and performs ordering, tracking, and receipt of books and other materials. Maintains vendor contacts and reconciles vendor issues. Processes library materials and trains additional library staff on how to process materials.
• DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES:  Manages the library's electronic resources including e-journals, research and reference databases, e-books, online multimedia databases including sound and streaming video, and other electronic document collections. Coordinates trials of new resources and vendor demonstrations as needed. Coordinates and manages the selection, acquisition, and activation of electronic resources. including preliminary license review and negotiation in consultation with the Library Director and relevant liaisons. Manages annual renewal processes Investigates and implements new/emerging acquisition models and tools for electronic resources. Investigates and compares vendor products and offers, establishes and maintains effective vendor relations, negotiates and documents license terms and pricing, and collaborates with consortia partners. Reviews and analyzes current online collections and provides recommendations for changes. Maintains awareness and engagement with emerging trends and technologies in electronic resources management, makes recommendations for improvement.
• LIBRARY USER SERVICES: Assists and teaches students, faculty, and community users how to access and acquire physical and digital information through the library’s catalog. Supports all aspects of circulation services. Assists patrons in the use of library materials, computer databases, and library equipment.
• LIBRARY SUPPORT SERVICES: Records daily library statistics and gate counts. Assists in collecting and reporting library statistics data monthly.  Produces Motlow IDs as needed for students, faculty, staff, and community users. Troubleshoots library equipment by scheduling maintenance and service requests, keeping inventory of supplies, and ordering supplies as needed. Responsible for signage relating to library hours or closings. Uses professional etiquette when answering the library phone, greeting students, faculty, staff, and community users entering the library, and responding to voicemail or email messages. Works effectively with all areas of the library, including distance education services. Must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing forty pounds and pushcarts of books and equipment from building to building or room to room. May travel to other campus locations as assigned or needed.
• May serve on campus committees as assigned and/or appointed.
• Support the advancement of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion efforts at the Library, making positive contributions to a culture of inclusion, kindness, and respect in all interactions within the Library and across the college.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of cataloging processes including books, DVDs, eBooks, and other digital resources.
• Working knowledge of books, eBooks, and library databases.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and ability to apply them in a library setting
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of cloud storage, including Microsoft OneDrive and Google Suite.
• Has experience using D2L or a similar Learning Management System
• Maintains relevant and current knowledge of library best practices through continual professional development and/or attendance at professional development events.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application, transcript and resume online at www.motlowjobs.com

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone (931) 393-1592, TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail; jobs@mscc.edu    

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.