Part Time - Library Technical Assistant

Blinn College • Bryan, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time - Library Technical Assistant at our Bryan Campus. This role supports effective library services through a broad range of clerical and technical tasks. The primary duties include managing day-to-day circulation and reserve desk operations, coordinating loans of materials among campuses, assisting patrons, maintaining patron records, processing periodicals, and generating reports and statistics.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Ability to listen carefully, remain calm, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations when working with the public
• Ability to cooperate and communicate well with coworkers.
• Ability to perform tasks such as computer data entry with accuracy
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to learn and use the library software, online catalog, and databases
• Ability to use and demonstrate to others how to use computers, printers, copiers, and other office equipment
• Ability to create and modify documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift books and push book carts

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college education
• Two years of library experience

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day circulation and reserve desk operations using integrated library software; check materials in and out; place materials on reserve; consult with faculty on reserve
• Coordinate loans of materials and document delivery among campuses using OCLC and other automated systems
• Assist students and other library patrons in person and via telephone
• Answer basic reference questions or refer them to librarians; instruct patrons in the use of library resources and equipment; assist students in using computers and print system.
• Help maintain and foster a study-friendly atmosphere in the library
• Collect fines, assess fees for lost materials
• Create and maintain patron records and accounts.
• Protect privacy of patron records as per state and federal law
• Check-in periodicals, maintain subscriptions, place claims, and work as a liaison with serials vendors
• Generate notices and reports as needed from integrated library software.
• Record, compile, and maintain statistics on library usage and collection
• Participate in inventory and review of the library collection
• Assist in training and supervising student workers as applicable
• Operate and maintain library equipment
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED