Circulation Assistant (Part-time) at Collin College in Fairview, Texas

Job Description:

Primary Location:

9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, 75035

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Provide customer service to all patrons in regards to checking out materials, assistance with their patron accounts, and providing information on circulation and library policies. Provide circulation assistance to Collin College faculty, staff and students as well as citizens of Collin County. Assist with maintenance of data for various library collections and supplement basic library maintenance as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage functions relating to the circulation of print and non-print materials in the library using the integrated library computer system. Maintain collection in orderly fashion within the stacks and periodical areas. Assist with shelf reading and inventory of collection.


• Enter data and maintain an accurate database of all patron records.


• Ensure the collection of fines from delinquent patrons, and fees, while maintaining records of all such collections to balance receipts and cash at all times. Make daily deposits.


• Maintain and clean laptop computers for Student use.


• Assure accurate circulation statistics and report them in a timely manner.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of how the organization of the Library of Congress works


• Knowledge of FERPA and the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights


• Knowledge Library organization by collections


• Knowledge of Library's main operating system


• Knowledge of Traditional Reserve and EReserve materials


• Knowledge of copyright rules


• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Accurate data entry skills


• Basic typing skills (45 words per minute)


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Data entry skills


• Customer service and inter-personal relationship skills


• Ability to transfer information from one source to the next without loosing or compromising data


• Ability to perform mathematical calculations


• Ability to schedule rotation and maintenance of laptops used daily


• Ability to adjust shelving as necessary


• Ability to pay attention to detail


• Ability to balance a cash box

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Frequent physical effort required.


Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency certification required. Associate degree from an accredited institution preferred.
One (1) year related experience required. Two (2) years related experience preferred.



**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

Must have a flexible schedule with availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed. The position may involve a rotating schedule and occasional extended hours to support peak periods, critical project deadlines, and team objectives. Ideal candidates are adaptable, team-oriented, and prepared to adjust hours to meet evolving project or service needs, TRS part-time requirements, and department budget constraints.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$16.03

Hourly

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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