The Library Specialist assists the librarian in maintaining the library and provide requested assistance to patrons. This individual performs a full range of library activities, provides coverage at the service desk, and assist with clerical and administrative duties for the library and library staff. The Library Technician uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions where guidelines are applied to a variety of situations and serves as a lead worker responsible for assigning and directing the work of student workers/volunteers/interns.
GOALS/ROLE OF POSITION:
• Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials
• Register new patrons and update patrons' records on computers
• Answer routine reference inquiries and refer patrons needing further assistance to librarians
• Guide patrons in finding and using library resources, including the OPAC, computers, and electronic resources
• Help select and request the acquisition of library materials
• Catalogs books and other library materials
• Help create and update online research, course, and subject guides
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence related to the work
• Train and supervise other staff, volunteers, interns, and student workers
• Help plan, promote, and facilitate specialized programs
• Design special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific resources at the library
• Reads professional literature and participates in in-service training to keep informed on current materials and library developments
• Performs related work as assigned by the Director of Digital Library & Learning Commons
DEPARTMENT: Academic Services
SHIFT: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 annually
REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Library & Learning Commons
REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree with a combination of library or customer service
experience
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with students of diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the methods of classifying, cataloging, and shelf-listing
books.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of computer applications to perform
assignments effectively
• Ability to select and compile data for correspondence and reports.
• Ability to interpret instructions and guidelines to resolve work problems
• Detail-oriented
Applications should include a cover letter and resume and must be sent, preferably in PDF format, to humanresources@clintoncollege.edu. The subject line of the email should read "Library Specialist." The process will continue until the position is filled.
