Library Specialist Job at Tarrant County College Southeast in Fort Worth

Library Specialist

In order to be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.

• Clearly document your experience as it relates to the "Essential Duties and Responsibilities" section of the posting in the “Employment” section of the application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and select whether it is part time or full time employment (full time is 40 or more hours per week).

Typical office hours for this position are as follows: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

Posting Details

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Position Information

• Job Title: Library Specialist
• Posting Number: F006423
• Position Status: Full Time
• Grant Funded: No
• Category: Instructional Support
• Class Code: 53
• Starting Pay: $37,752
• Location: Northwest
• Department: NW Library Services

Job Summary: Reporting to the Library Manager, the Library Specialist is responsible for providing circulation support services within the campus library.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Performs library work of a moderately complex nature
• Provides circulation services including organization of library materials
• Maintains circulation records and prepares reports as necessary
• Organizes reserve items
• Answers moderately complex questions, refers questions to a librarian when appropriate
• Locates materials including databases and electronic resources for students and faculty
• Provides check in and checkout services as well as properly shelving library materials
• Effectively uses an automated circulation system
• Develops an extensive working knowledge of library services, policies, and practices; and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• Communicates library services, policies, and practices to students, faculty, and staff
• Performs advanced library operational skills
• Manages technical matters and human relations issues
• Maintains operational reports and makes reports as requested

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Library Manager

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or sixty (60) college hours completed and two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or equivalent combination of education and working experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s working experience at a college/university related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in a library
• At least one (1) year’s working experience providing frontline customer service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to enthusiastically communicate with and relate to the community college student
• Ability to work with little supervision and apply judgment in evaluating alternatives

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary

Typical office hours for this position are as follows: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

Applicant Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Certification / License
• Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • 60 or more College Credit Hours
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
  • None of the above
• * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of working experience do you have related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
• * How many years of working experience do you have in a college or university setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
• * How many years of experience in a library service area do you have?
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
• * How many years of customer service experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
• * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Beginner
  • None
• * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Beginner
  • None
• * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months
  • I am not a current TCC employee
  • I am a current TCC student employee

Tarrant County College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution.