Library Assistant

Library Assistant - Central Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Customer service and routing for library patrons

Essential Job Functions :

Responsible for library circulation including registering new patrons / students, checking in and out materials, issuing student ID's, issuing TexShare cards, process daily Tex Express packages, Reserve item processing, and maintaining complete and accurate records. Responsible for Serials including receiving current issues, claiming missing issues and communicating with vendors.

Posting of overdue book fines and lost item fees to Banner. Runs daily reports in Argos to reconcile fines and fees with Sierra (ILS).

Prepares reports for Director including : laptop usage, TexExpress, fines and late fees, Interlibrary loan statistics, patron count, etc.

Processes Inter Library Loan requests by using First Search, the Online Library Catalogue, Sierra ILS, and maintains accurate lending records in excel, preparing materials for mailing or delivery.

Communicates with patrons regarding requests, overdue fines, lost book fees etc.

Lead parttime service desk staff (student assistant and work study) as required by library supervisor.

Assist with special library projects including inventory, book displays, special exhibits, oversee shelving and shelf reading and withdrawing library materials as needed.

Additional Job Functions :

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to demonstrate the College values

Strong customer service orientation.

Ability to work in collaboration with others.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and library records.

Ability to work with MS office and integrated library systems (Sierra or other ILS).

Ability to work in Banner.

Ability to work in Argos

Required Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

Associate Degree

Required Experience :

Two years' library or office experience

Preferred Experience :

Two years' experience in an academic library

Work Hours :

Afternoon and evening hours until 9 p.m. required.

Evening

and weekends as assigned.

Note : The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements .

Salary Grade : 103

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number : req6141

Posting Close Date : 12 / 15 / 2025

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