Library Services Specialist

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources dept.
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/

Job Description

Salary $36,979.00 – $48,997.00 Annually

Location Westminster, MD

Job Type Full-Time – Support

Job Number FY24-00006

Division Academic & Student Affairs / Department Library Media Distance Service

Opening Date 08/16/2023 Closing Date 8/30/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Salary Details
This position will be placed on the College, 12-month non-exempt staff salary scale at grade 7. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for performance of circulation duties for the College library. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Library and Head of Public Services.

Essential Job Functions
Provides circulation desk services to the students and the public including, but not limited to; checking in/out materials, coordinating computer and copier use, and answering related questions; collaborates with other libraries on borrowing materials and financial policies; and assists in responding to requests from outside libraries.
Staffs and serves as contact point with IT for student Photo ID badge processing.
Assists students with student email, Canvas, Lynx Portal, and Microsoft Office issues; troubleshoots printers, triages, and communicates with technical support as needed.
Utilizes 25 Live to answer/schedule location questions.
Manages textbook reserves collection and print periodical holdings, including open educational resources (OERs).
Updates print periodical holdings in electronic journal finder.
Identifies courses that are transitioning to new or digital editions/different publishers/OERs; checks the status of requested textbooks, processes new textbooks, and removes obsolete textbooks from reserve status.
Follows changes to bookstore orders between terms to ensure library textbook holdings match bookstore offerings.
Assists patrons in using library catalog and locating materials; processes, shelves, and assists with inventory of library materials; identifies books for resale/disposal; processes book donations; updates and maintains reserve collection.
Tracks and processes late, lost, or damaged materials; implements overdue procedures including fines; resolves accounts; coordinates with Business Office to report and resolve student financial obligations.
Balances cash box holdings/receipts; deposits cash/checks into accounts.
Develops and updates library quick reference pages; assists in training student aides; assists in updating library policies.
Maintains statistical records and generates reports.
Assists with office tasks such as word processing, mail, data entry, and copying.
Assists with College archiving and periodicals processing.
Serves as backup administrator for interlibrary loan.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
High school diploma and two years of related experience or one year of circulation experience using Polaris ILS.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills.
Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

Preferred:

Academic library experience
Associate degree

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work may require periods of standing, as well as the physical activity required to lift books, move book carts, and shelve books using safe practices. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual acuity – Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Ability to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk – Ability to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College library on-site. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as library, office, meeting, and training rooms; use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing; avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and College policies.

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:

* successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)

* be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment

* be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment

* be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, Medium Lifting, Background Check

Wages per hour: $36,979.00 – $48,997.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package.

Days of Work:
MONDAY Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.  TUESDAY Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.  WEDNESDAY Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.  THURSDAY Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.  FRIDAY Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.  SATURDAY Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.
Shift: Available for regular evening and rotating Saturday shifts.

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: High school diploma and two years of related experience or one year of circulation experience using Polaris ILS.
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 08/30/2023