Library Reference Assistant, Part-time [Applicant Pool] Job at Linn-Benton Comun
Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam, Albany, OR, United States, 97321
Library Reference Assistant, Part-time [Applicant Pool]
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
Transcripts from a non-U.S. college or university must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Please see “Academic Transcript Information” on Employment Opportunities home page for more information and a list of agencies which perform this service.
U.S. Veterans will need to attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.
Position Information
Posting Number: 0601197-NC
Position Type: Classified Pools
Position Title: Library Reference Assistant, Part-time [Applicant Pool]
Division/Department: Library
Location: Albany Campus, Albany, OR
Job Summary:
Provides support to library patrons through assistance in locating and using all library materials and services, including responding to basic and intermediate reference and research questions. Works on library-related projects, possibly including website editing, collection development, cataloging, and programming. Assists students with software and hardware problems. Refers patrons to relevant services on campus and in the community. Provides backup for circulation services.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of three years full-time related experience, or;
- An AA/AS degree with an emphasis in library or computer science plus one-year full-time related experience, or;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that would enable performance of the full scope of the position.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Requires thorough knowledge of the practices of library operations.
- Requires considerable knowledge of the specific systems, materials and equipment used in the library.
- Requires good communication and organizational skills.
- Requires basic keyboarding, typing and general office skills.
- Requires working knowledge of modern office software.
Abilities:
- Requires the ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively both in person and in a remote environment.
- Requires the ability to communicate with patrons and staff using a variety of communication tools in a manner that meets their needs and reflects positively on the library and the college.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of library systems-software and databases, and webpage editing is preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical Skills and Abilities:
Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over phone and carry on routine conversations.
Working Conditions:
There is frequent customer contact. Considerable time is spent working on a computer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides library support to users through information and technical assistance about locations/availability of materials, usage of resources, and all library services in person, by phone, email, and other channels.
- Provides library users with basic and intermediate reference and research assistance, referring complex questions to the Director, Library and Learning Center, when appropriate.
- Performs routine updates to the library website. Uses the library system software to complete a variety of tasks related to circulation, cataloging, and collection development.
- Provides support to library users for a variety of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Internet applications, email, and other library lab software. Refers students to Librarians or Library Computer Specialist when appropriate.
- Works with teaching faculty and librarians to prepare research guides and bibliographies.
- Assists the Librarians with collection development. Assists with the marketing of the library’s resources by creating displays and promotional materials.
- Performs circulation duties, as needed, when circulation staff are unavailable.
- May provide tours and basic instruction to classes on the use of the library’s resources.
- Participates as a team member of the Library.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required to help facilitate student access.
Additional Information:
Proposed Start Date: Part-time
Number of hours/week: Varies
Work Schedule: Regular
Posting Date: 10/09/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Notes to Applicants:
This position is open until filled.
- As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
- Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
- LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency.
- LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
Salary Grade: 17
$20.39/hr
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand I must have State of Oregon residency at the time this position commences.
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
- Academic Transcript
- U.S. Veteran Proof of Honorable Discharge DD-214, Copy 4
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