Library Assistant Job at Houston Community College, Houston, TX

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  • Houston Community College
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We're proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300 associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000 students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

We are currently seeking a Library Assistant who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The Opportunity

If information is power, then there could be no hero mightier than a library assistant. Warning: This is not a desk job, and it's anything but routine. Whether you're assisting with the training and supervision of work-study students or shelving books, doing an equipment inventory or helping someone use the online catalog, we'll depend on you to keep the library running at peak performance and ensuring library users can access the information and resources they need.


If you'd like to play a critical role in an innovative and highly regarded organization; and if you're excited about the idea of contributing to the amazing HCC student experience - apply for this position today!

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

It is the policy of the Houston Community College System to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact the Employment Services Office at (713) 718-8565.

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

SUMMARY


Responsible for carrying out circulation procedures, both automated and manual, and assisting library users as well as maintaining library files and shelves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist students, faculty, staff and other authorized users regarding library related needs in person and via telephone.

Provide back-up information and reference to library users including instruction in the use of the on-line catalog.

Release and receive library materials, equipment, etc.

Record identifying data and due date on cards to issue books to patrons.

Review automated records to compile list of overdue books and issues overdue notice to borrowers.

Inspect returned books for damage, verifies due date, and computes and receives overdue fines.

Sort and shelve publications according to Library of Congress Classification and other specified filing systems.

Examine materials on shelves to verify accuracy of placement.

Schedule the use of computers, and performs minor maintenance of audio-visual equipment, printers and other related library equipment.

Assist in the training and supervision of work-study students.

Gather, maintain and report statistical information as needed.

Perform inventory of library equipment, furniture and materials, under the supervision of a Librarian.

Perform clerical keyboarding duties as needed.

QUALIFICATION


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION


High school or GED required.

EXPERIENCE


One (1) year experience in customer service in a library preferred.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Experience using People Soft skill preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES


Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to organize information

Ability to work independently

Computer skills required

Ability to interact professionally with faculty and students

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

Additional Information

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565. Houston Community College

Job Tags

Interim role, Immediate start,

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