Part Time Library Technical Assistant - Hinds Community College : Job Details

Position Title: Part Time Library Technical Assistant Job Description: This is an evening position in McLendon Library. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION This position provides customer service and technical support for the library and its patrons. All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Two years of college education and particular skills acquired through experience, in-service training, or formal post-high school instruction in appropriate areas, and, most desirable, through a combination of these. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assists at public service desk(s) and other library areas; helps maintain an effective public service desk at which patrons receive courteous, prompt, and efficient service; assists in maintaining a safe, appropriate library atmosphere by supervising student/patron conduct, engaging in general housekeeping, and promoting a favorable college environment. 2. Assists in providing general circulation and reference duties including providing orientations and bibliographic instruction in the use of the catalog, databases, internet, and other areas via in-person, email, Chat or other means. 3. Maintains statistical reports required for weekly and annual reports; maintains accurate records of finances. 4. Performs duties associated with interlibrary loans and transits. 5. Serves as library's building coordinator/contact for maintenance; ensures that maintenance requests are filed timely and are monitored for progress. 6. Assists in maintaining equipment, computers and other technology in the library. 7. Works evenings to make the library available for faculty and student use. 8. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate authority, including assisting other campus libraries. Full Time/Part Time: Part time Position Type: Part Time Job Classification: Learning Resources Scheduled Hours: 20