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Specialist I, Library Public Services (Part-Time)
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Position Number: 5158693
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Libraries

Specialist I, Library Public Services (Part-Time)

Salt Lake Community College

Position Title: Specialist I, Library Public Services (Part-Time)

Open Internally or Externally: External

If faculty, tenure track status: Not Applicable

Reports to (title): Specialist III

Department: Library Services

Requisition Number: P24202

Position Type: Replacement

Job Category: Part-Time Staff - Variable

FT/PT: Part-time

Initial Work Location: Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Starting Salary: $15.00-$15.49

Job Open Date: 04/04/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Priority Review Date:

Job Summary: The Library Public Services Specialist I will work at the Circulation desk providing friendly and effective services to library patrons, including students, staff and faculty. The work schedule will be between 15 and 29 hours per week and all shifts will be at the Redwood Markosian Library.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Assist library patrons by performing various duties at the circulation desk. This includes but is not limited to:

Assisting patrons with basic reference and non-research questions.
Assisting patrons with retrieval of library materials.
Answering the telephones.
Assist in daily cafe operations. This includes utilizing the cash register, selling prepackaged food, monthly inventory, and restocking cafe as needed.
Conduct hourly building walkthroughs.
Checkout library materials to students including laptops, books, anatomy models, etc.
Assist in the equipment contract process when circulating laptops and hotspots.
Assist in closing procedures.

Support the operations of the library cafe including operating the cash register, performing cafe inventory, and restocking the cafe as needed.Assist in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment as needed. Assist in ILLs as needed. Assist in shelf reading as needed to keep collection in order. Assist in the annual collection inventory.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued: Support the operations of the library cafe including operating the cash register, performing cafe inventory, and restocking the cafe as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree or some college.Previous library experience.Library school student.Fluent in Spanish or French.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge:Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and other standard computer software/equipment. General library practices.Skills:Customer service. Interpersonal communication (both with patrons and coworkers). Perform well in the occasional high-stress situation. Active Listening Skills Cash Handling SkillsAbilities:Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities. Interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members. Provide effective customer service to a diverse population. Solve problems efficiently and effectively in accordance with SLCC Library and Salt Lake Community College policies. Express ideas and follow directions both verbally and in writing. Manage time effectively. Work independently with minimal supervision. Multi-task while on desk duty Stand, bend, and lift up to 10lbs, as well as push loaded book carts. Learn and utilize library classification systems such as Library of Congress.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Assist in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment as needed. Assist in ILLs as needed. Assist in shelf reading as needed to keep collection in order. Assist in the annual collection inventory.

Special Instructions: This is an evening position in the Markosian Library and hours adjust based on the semester and school schedules.Summer hours are:Monday & Wednesday - 5:15pm - 8:30pmSaturdays - 9:15am - 5pmFall hours are:Monday & Wednesday - 5:15pm -10pmSaturdays - 9:15am - 6pmBreaks between semesters: No hours scheduledPlease note your availability in your application and denote whether you are available to work available shifts.

SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utahs largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utahs fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/58486