Library Specialist

Library Specialist

Job ID : 320527

Location : Glendale Community College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$18.82 - $23.55 / hourly, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

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

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation 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

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 & Perks Options :

• 20 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 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)
• Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
• Pre-Retirement Events
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (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

We are excited to be hiring for a Library Specialist at Glendale Community College. Come and join our Library team! This position provides customer service and technical support to the GCC Library community within the Access Services department (major focus on Circulation, Collection management, and Reserves).

This position will also work directly with Librarians to support the GCC Library Reimagine MakerSpace by performing various tasks at a paraprofessional level.

Finally, the Library Specialist will also be expected to participate in special projects and represent the library in outreach programs, various committees, and campus events. Essential Functions

• 30% - Works as a contributing member of a diverse team to assist library patrons at the circulation desk with the use of library services;
• provides direct customer service at the circulation desk using an integrated library system; troubleshoots library technology, including computers, printers / copiers, and media equipment;

assists with locating library materials, stack maintenance, and collection development; adheres to and reinforces library policies

• 30% - Assists students / staff utilize the technology of the GCC Library Reimagine Makerspace (3D Printers & Scanners, Vinyl Cutters, Wood Engravers, VR, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Design Software, etc).
• Performing duties such as 3D printing; assisting with student projects; resolving equipment issues; inventory and organization;

and staffing of the space.

20% - Processes, tracks, and inventories library Reserve materials utilizing an integrated library system, Google Suite and MS Access Database.

Works with librarians and faculty to produce online access for students via LibGuides.

10% - Helps plan and participate in special projects, social media, and outreach programs; orders equipment and office supplies;

serves on college / district committees; pursues professional growth; performs other duties as assigned.

10% - Collaborates within the Access Services team, alongside library faculty, and student workers to further the mission and goals of the library

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of experience in library support services such as library information resources, circulation services and equipment coordination.

OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered

Desired Qualifications

A. Two or more years of experience in a library environment, performing various access services tasks such as circulation services, collection maintenance, or reserves, etc).

B. One or more years of experience in a college or academic environment assisting students.C. Six months or more experience in a makerspace or similar environment.

D. Demonstrated knowledge or experience using various makerspace technology and equipment, such as 3D printers & scanners, engravers, VR equipment, Arduino / pi, design software, etc.

E. Experience using technology such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, various internet browsers, and / or office technology (such as printers / copiers, scanners) Special Working Conditions

• Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• May be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require some evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

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 the resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Additional guidance can be found here.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review Monday, 09 / 09 / 24

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.

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