Library Support Specialist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the organization and coordination of technical and administrative support for the College library. It reports to the Director of Library.

Essential Job Functions

Creates and maintains the circulation and reference desk work schedules

Manages the staff availability calendar and arranges coverage for all staff time off requests.

Maintains the Library budget accounts for operating and capital expenditures for the College; provides related reports to the Director and other college officials.

Supervises Photo ID operations and staffing for student ID’s

Schedules the library instruction lab, assigns Library instruction and maintains statistics

Renews and maintains records for periodicals

Maintains Library stock room and responsible for ordering Library supplies

Coordinates special topic displays with library staff

Assists library subcommittees with programming, marketing, and related activities

Assists patrons at the Circulation Desk and serves as the primary backup to circulation staff.

Provides general administrative support for the Library Director

Expedites Library payments through Unimarket (purchasing system)

Accepts gift donations/prepares reports for the Foundation Office

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

High school diploma or equivalent. At least two years of administrative support experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Must be available to work occasional nights and Saturdays

Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive

Preferred

Associate’s degree

Prior library experience

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION:

This position will be placed on the 12-month non-exempt staff salary scale at grade 7. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefits package.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate

Visual Acuity - Ability to perceive or detect surroundings

Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter

Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)

Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and all College policies.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)

be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment

be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment

be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.