Campus Library Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)

Title: Library Assistant (Temporary Part-time)

Department: Libraries

Campus: Blount County

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-time

Pay Rate: $16.92 per hour

Work Hours: up to 30 hours per week

*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)*

Position Summary: To staff the service desk provide customer service using a computer-based library system and provide other library support services including circulation of materials shelf maintenance and upkeep of copiers and printers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

80% Staff the service desk and check out and check in library materials and perform other processes using the circulation system. Answer directional and general informational questions about library circulation processes and about the college. Add/update patron information in the library system. Participate in the performance of all activities related to intercampus loan. Handle questions related to overdue and lost materials. 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. Open/close the library.

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

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

Required Qualifications:

A. High School diploma or equivalent.
B. Experience in using computers and a high degree of comfort in using a computer system and web pages to provide customer service.
C. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

(Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience)
Knowledge Skills Abilities:

A. Requires basic knowledge of library circulation activities processes and procedures.
B. Ability to convey an attitude of service that encourages users to seek assistance.
C. Ability to provide assistance at the appropriate level and in a non-judgmental manner.
D. Ability to coordinate activities and communicate needs in a cordial manner to a variety of people including
students faculty supervisors and other college personnel.
E. Ability to learn and explain services and policies to users.
F. Ability to use equipment and software to complete circulation and maintenance tasks.
G. Ability to lift books and boxes push and pull loaded book trucks and shelve/move materials (requires bending and stretching).
H. Ability to interpret complicated instructions.
I. Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
J. Ability to maintain clean and provide routine service for copiers faxes printers and other equipment.
K. Ability to function independently in a complex and changing environment.
L. Ability to type/keyboard.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State you must create an on-line application. Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan upload or attach documents a computer 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 policy. For questions or concerns please contact George Underwood at or .

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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