Part-Time: Library Assistant (Evening Shift)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has five campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Part-Time: Library Assistant (Evening Shift)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Library

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a temporary, part-time position reporting to the Executive Director of Library Services. The person in this position will work primarily at the Union and Macon Cove campuses but occasionally at other locations as well. The hours are primarily between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday with occasional Saturday mornings as well.

The hours are primarily between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. There are occasional Saturday mornings as well.

Job Duties

• Works at the public services desk of an academic library
• Greets and provides assistance in a courteous manner on the telephone and in-person
• Provides circulation services and basic reference services
• Assists librarians with projects and programs
• Locates print and electronic resources from the library’s collection for patrons
• Assists patrons with computers and office equipment
• Provides directions and makes referrals to other College departments
• Performs shelving and shelf reading to ensure items are in their proper order on the shelves
• Searches for overdue and missing items
• Maintains professional and technical skills by participating in staff development programs
• Assists with the annual inventory of the collection
• May perform other job duties and works at various locations as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in or using an academic or public library
• Degree from an accredited college/university, community/career college, or current university or college student

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  
• Ability to search databases
  
• Ability to read call numbers
  
• Knowledge of basic filing, indexing, and cross reference methods.
  
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
  
• Ability to work independently and on a team.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Must be able to communicate clearly and courteously verbally and in writing
  
• Must be able to operate personal computer and basic office equipment.
  
• Requires stooping, bending, stretching, pushing cartloads of books, supplies, etc. up to 40 lbs. and lifting up to 25 lbs. of books.
  
• May require some travel within Shelby County to various campuses.
  
• Must be able to work assigned hours at assigned locations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.