Library Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)

Title: Library Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)

Department: Libraries

Campus: Hardin Valley

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate: $16.49 per hour

*If you are a PSCC Student and eligible for the Student Employment Program you will be paid on experience and the rates are $14.00 (no experience) $15.00 (6 months experience) and $16.00 (9 months experience)*.

Work Hours: 20 hours per week

Must be able to work Monday-Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and work until 8:00 p.m. each of these days

Position Summary:The overall purpose of this job is to staff the circulation desk provide service to library patrons using a computer-based library system and provide some circulation-related support services including intercampus loan processing. Intermittent special projects include withdrawing deselected library materials checking the integrated library system for lists of books the libraries already own before orders are placed to prevent ordering materials already available and labeling materials.

Duties andResponsibilities:

80%- Staff the circulation desk and check out and check in library materials using the integrated library system. Answer directional and general informational questions about library circulation processes and about the college. Add/update patron information in the library system. Process incoming and outgoing intercampus loans. Maintain supplies of the various forms used at the circulation desk. Explain circulation policies to patrons and provide suggestions for improving circulation policies and procedures. Responsible for opening/closing library and securing Reserve electronics in locked cabinets.

20%- Sort and shelve library materials and assist with shelf maintenance.

Note:The Collegereserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.RequiredQualifications: Some college and computer experience are required. All other skills and knowledge are acquired via on-the-job training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

It usually takes 6 months to a year on-the-job for an employee to have a really good grasp of technical skills policies and procedures necessary for competency in this job.

Special Instructions toApplicants:To be considered for a position at Pellissippi Stateyou must create an on-line application. Your skills abilities qualificationsand years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on yourapplication. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completionof the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% offull-time experience. Please note: to scan upload or attach documents acomputer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ethnicity or national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy disability age (40) status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination For questions or concerns please contact George Underwood at or .

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community Colleges Human Resource Office at or by email at

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