Job Announcement # 2008 – 2034
Job
Title: REFERENCE/CIRCULATION SPECIALIST
Department: Library Services
Reports To: Director of Library Services
FLSA
Status: Non-exempt
Salary: $28,000/
year minimum
Current Ending Date: August 31, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled. Screening to begin April 21, 2008
SUMMARY
Under
the direction of the Director, the Reference/Circulation Specialist works
closely with
other
library staff to assist faculty and students to access and use information.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
1.
Shares
duties at the Reference and Circulation desk
2.
Trains
classified staff as assigned
3.
Provides
assistance in use of library resources, materials and equipment, including use
of
4.
electronic
information resources over LANS, WANs and the Internet
5.
Shares
responsibility for bibliographic instruction
6.
Shares
the development of print-based and electronic self-instructional guides to
library
7.
resources
and services for patron use
8.
Builds
and maintains good public/working relations with those with whom the position
requires
9.
interaction
10. Keeps abreast of and follows current
library policies, procedures and protocols
11. Performs other tasks as needed
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises
classified staff as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each
essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with
disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1.
Experience with or training in traditional reference materials and equipment
and automated
library
information systems
2.
Experience in libraries or instruction of adult learners
3.
Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills
4.
Commitment to the College philosophy of education
5.
Some supervisory experience desired
6.
Demonstrated ability to use the Internet and office software
EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's
degree.
Recent
experience in library and/or instruction of adult learners required.
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Ability
to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, library materials, and procedure manuals. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or
employees of organization.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk;
sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to I 0 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust
focus.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability
to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where
only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written,
oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The
noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
HOW
TO APPLY:
Submit letter of application, STC
application, resume, copies of transcripts (official
transcripts required BEFORE assignment
begins) and five professional references with
addresses and phone numbers to:
SOUTH
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits
of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or
conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
Position #82034