Specialist III, Library

Specialist III, Library

Location:

LSC-North Harris

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Specialist III, Library assists students, faculty and the general public in obtaining resources. Circulates library materials and maintains patron records using automated systems and iStar (People Soft). May perform standard and some advanced administrative duties, including but not limited to receiving and logging information, making copies, sorting and distributing mail, preparing basic correspondence, answering routine questions and inquiries, providing information and directions, and providing a customer friendly environment.

Interprets and enforces established library policies and procedures. Responsible for specialized service/area within library.

• Uses automated systems and iStar (People Soft) 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 daily supervision and training of student assistants and part time staff
• 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, audiovisual equipment and digital microform reader printers
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail and courier deliveries as assigned
• Interprets and enforces circulation policies and procedures for the public and for college staff
• Responsible for operation of the Circulation Department in the absence of the Circulation Coordinator
• Maintains supplies and forms needed for the daily operation of the Department
• Participates in shelf reading, collection inventory project and facilities monitoring
• Responsible for one or more of the following specialized functions:
  • Web page design/maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Specialized library area maintenance - periodicals/reserves/legal documents
  • Usage reports/statistics/record tracking
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

• 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

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

• 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

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Associate degree or higher

Hiring salary range is $33,540 - $38,571

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.