Library Specialist, Scottsdale Community College


Position:
Library Specialist

Type:
Public


Location:
Suburban


Job ID:
121475

County:
East Maricopa


Posted:
March 05, 2024




Contact Information:
Scottsdale Community College
9000 E. Chaparral Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
District Website

Contact:
SCC-HR
Phone: 4804236328
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Library Specialist

Job ID: 319788

Location: Scottsdale Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$18.48 - $23.12/hourly, DOE

Grade

109

Work Schedule

30 Hours per Week . Monday - Thursday, 12pm - 8pm

Summer Hours may vary

To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

https://news.maricopa.edu/

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505512&org=EHR&sel_org=EHR&from=fund to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance

• One of the largest community college systems in the country

• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient

• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes

• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Campus Statement

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community.

We are seeking to attract academically and culturally diverse staff and faculty who possess a strong commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. We encourage all in our college community to contribute to and shape the direction of SCC's social justice, inclusivity, and equity strategies.

At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.

SCC Wins the 2022 Sterling Award

MCCCD Fast Facts

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/benefits

• 20 paid observed holidays

• https://www.azasrs.gov/) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)

• Annual professional development growth funding

• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents

• Flexible work schedules

• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

• Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)https://maricopa.sharepoint.com/sites/DO/human-resources/benefits/Pages/EAP.aspx

• Wondr™ online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more

• Pre-Retirement Events

• https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).

• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a full-time Library Specialist. This is a 30 hours/week position. The Library Specialist performs a variety of library duties related to the support of students, faculty, administrators, staff, and community users, including serving as a lead to library student workers and technicians. The job duties include providing direct customer service at the public service desk and resolving issues or problems. Responsibilities will include processing and maintaining the serials collection, as well as processing all interlibrary loan requests. The Library Specialist will be responsible for closing the library facility and for securing the facility and its contents.

To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus.

Please read the "How to Apply" section to avoid incomplete application materials.

Essential Functions

45% - Provides direct customer service at the public service/circulation desk; performs a variety of circulation tasks, reinforces policies and procedures, and responds to requests and complaints while maintaining a positive customer service environment

20% - Receives, processes, and maintains the serials collection

15% - Oversees the daily process of interlibrary material loans utilizing library resources such as ILLiad Client Server, and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)

5% - Troubleshoots library computers, printers, copiers, and laptops; refers issues to the IT Department if needed

5% - Provides assistance with identifying, ordering, and processing library print and non-print materials such as books, DVDs, and CDs

5% - Assists and provides work direction to library student workers and technicians as needed

5% - Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year (full-time equivalent) of experience in library support services such as library information resources, circulation services, and equipment coordination.

OR

High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years (full-time equivalent) of experience in library support services such as library information resources, circulation services, and equipment coordination.

Desired Qualifications

A. Three (3) or more years of in-person customer service experience demonstrating evidence of increasing job responsibility, as shown in resume and cover letter.

B. Two (2) or more years of paraprofessional library experience using an integrated library system, for example, Alma, Symphony, or Polaris.

C. Two (2) or more years of experience with computers (PC and Mac), and basic software troubleshooting including Microsoft Office, Google Suites, and internet browsers.

D. Demonstrated strong communication skills in writing, speaking, interpersonal, and problem-solving as shown in resume and cover letter (public speaking, written correspondence, problem resolution).

E. Demonstrated project experience working both independently and in a team.

Special Working Conditions

• Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.

• Will be required to travel or be assigned to other MCCCD locations.

• Will be required to work evenings and may be occasional weekends.

• May require prolonged periods of sitting and viewing a computer screen.

• May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.

• This position requires a physical presence on campus.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit the following showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application:

a cover letter and

resume

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;

• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)

• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.

• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

​​​​​​Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. For instructions on how to apply, go to https://maricopa.learn.taleo.net/files/upload/tts/hcm/Employee_Self-Service/InternalApplicantQRG.pdf.

At this time, Scottsdale Community College does not provide Visa Sponsorship.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review: March 27, 2024

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5076203

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