Specialist II, Joint Use Library
Lone Star College
LSC-CyFair, TX
Job Description
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Specialist II, Library Joint Use assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining resources. Circulates library materials and maintains patron records using automated systems. May perform standard and some advanced administrative duties, including but not limited to receiving and logging information, making copies, answering routine questions and inquires, providing information and directions, and providing a customer friendly environment. Interprets and enforces established library policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Uses automated systems to perform circulation services
Provides information and assistance to library visitors, serving as public contact for the library in person, by telephone and email, and referring patrons to reference librarians when additional assistance is needed
Participates in the development of documentation for circulation procedures
Collects money for fines and updates patron records
Assists library patrons in the use of copy machines
Interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures for the public and for college staff
Participates in shelf reading, collection inventory project and facilities monitoring
Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Strong attention to detail and customer service skills
Ability to use software products
Ability to work on multiple projects
Ability to document expenses
Ability to work some nights and/or weekend shifts
Able to lift 30-40lbs
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but not common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.
WORKING SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
Equipment used includes,PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree or higher