Library Public Services Assistant (Part-Time)

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location: Gresham Campus, OR

Job Type: Part-time Hourly

Job Number: 2024-00151

Division: Instruction

Department: Library, AVID, and Learning Success Center

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by March 16, 2025.

Job Summary:

Facilitates the operations of the Library Public Services desk. Provides customer service and technical support, assists in holds preparation, and collaborates with staff in organizing and directing the activities of student employees. Oversees library operations during some evening and weekend hours.

Essential Duties:

1. Assists in the development, training, and coordination of Federal Work Study student employees.
2. Performs all duties necessary to open, close, and secure the library.
3. Provides extensive coverage of the Public Services desk.
4. Produces and distributes holds and interlibrary loans.
5. Performs daily check-in, processing, and filing of the circulating and course reserve collections.
6. Assists in maintaining and editing training materials for staff and students.
7. Assists library staff with special projects.
8. Maintains strict confidentiality of patron records and other personal information related to areas of responsibility.Additional Duties:
9. May attend professional meetings, workshops or classes in areas of responsibility.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree
• One (1) year of library public service experience
• Familiarity with computers and basic office equipment hardware and software.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the library_Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year for year basis._

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with integrated library software such as ExLibris Alma/Primo, Horizon, SirsiDynix, Millennium, OCLC, Ariel, or CLIO

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions:

This is a physically challenging position. Work requires constant standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching over shoulders, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling of heavily loaded book trucks up to 50 pounds, repetitive hand and wrist motions. Eyestrain may occur during frequent use of computer monitor. Occasional exposure to difficult or potentially dangerous situations and/or customers especially when working as the in-charge person on evenings and weekends.

MHCC complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, among other State and Federal Laws related to employment. Mt. Hood Community College makes educational and employment opportunities available to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Office. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the college to hire only American citizens or aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. MHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.