Job Description

Salary: $49,550.00 Annually

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Job Type: Full-Time (Staff)

Job Number: 00299

Division: Learning Resources

Department: Learning Resources

Opening Date: 02/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Grade: Professional

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 7:45 AM to 5:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Must work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary. This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Position Summary & Essential Duties


The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements that may be added over the course of time.


SUMMARY:


Under the general supervision of the Director, Library, the incumbent provides reference, instruction, and circulation services to students, faculty, and staff. The incumbent will assist patrons with library and information needs and oversee interlibrary loan services. The incumbent may assist with cataloging and materials preparation, library website edits, special projects and programming, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)


MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or currently working on an MLS with the intention of completion.

PREFERRED:


Academic library experience. Prior information literacy instruction experience.


CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES:


None

Job Duties and Responsibilities


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


The incumbent will:

• Impart student-forward services in a welcoming and inclusive environment to enhance student experience and success to a diverse college population.
• Provide assistance to Temple College students, faculty and staff with library information resources and related research methods, in addition to circulation desk functions.
• Develop, schedule, and conduct library information literacy instruction sessions, including creation of asynchronous online lessons.
• Collaborate with faculty to achieve information literacy learning outcomes through provision of information literacy instruction, subject research LibGuides, and coordinated acquisition of library resources.
• Evaluate library holdings; make recommendations for acquisition and withdrawal of materials to improve accessibility to inclusive materials.
• Oversee interlibrary loan services; process loan requests from patrons and participating institutions.
• Track and compile electronic resource usage statistics for required reports.
• Assist with library email account; answer reference questions; process material and service requests.
• Participate in the development and achievement of annual library goals and objectives.
• Assist in the processing of materials, including copy cataloging.
• Aid the development of student focused library policies to ensure a welcoming and safe environment, keep current with modifications to library and college policies and procedures; attend training as necessary to adjust to changes.
• Participate in college committees and councils; attend meetings and commencement ceremonies as required.
• Promote library resources and services to the college community.
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the Director, Library.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

• Commit to quality student-centered service and student success.
• Display empathy and positive regard for others through written, verbal and non-verbal communications, and practicing punctuality and respect for deadlines.
• Work with colleagues and students through collaborative problem solving, honest communication, and friendly interactions.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Build professional growth by attending trainings and conferences, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality.
• Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of FERPA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of interlibrary loan services.
• Knowledge to evaluate library holdings.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the operation of Integrated Library Systems.

SKILLS:

• Effective planning, organizational and teaching skills.
• Experience providing reference services.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret and evaluate patron information needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to implement operational policies and procedures in area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to track, compile and interpret library resource usage statistics; generate required reports.
• Ability to work individually and as a team member.
• Ability to process loan requests from patrons and participating institutions.
• Ability to learn and keep up to date with computer and software technologies, including library information resource guides in the LibGuide portal.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Moderate physical activity that may include lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 35 pounds. Keyboard manipulation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an interior/office work environment. Duties may require travel in personal or school owned vehicles. This position may require evening and weekend work hours.

WORK SCHEDULE:


Monday-Thursday: 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM


Must work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary.


This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK:


40


TRS/ORP:

TRS or ORP (Individual must hold a MLS or MLIS in order to participate in ORP) SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None


REPORTS TO:

Director, Library

TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS

To enhance the employment opportunity you may be seeking, Temple College offers a competitive array of benefit options to select from, some of which are fully paid for by the college. Listed below is a summary of benefits currently offered for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for specific benefits on a pro-rated basis.


MEDICAL AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BENEFIT OPTIONS


The Medical and optional insurance coverage benefit options listed below are offered through Temple College by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas. Please visit ERS at for further information.

• MEDICAL:
  Eligible full-time employees can choose from the following medical programs which begin the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment:
  • HealthSelect of Texas "Blue Cross Blue Shield" (PPO)
  • Consumer Directed HealthSelect "Blue Cross Blue Shield (HSA)

Medical plans include prescription coverage. Employee medical coverage monthly premiums are fully paid for by the college and the college pays for one-half (1/2) of the cost of dependent care coverage monthly premiums.

• OPTIONAL BENEFITS:

Dental (PPO and HMO), Vision, Optional Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dependent Term Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Texa$aver (457 plan), TexFlex-Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement.

Optional benefits are employee paid but are offered at very competitive rates.
ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS

• ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Regular, full-time twelve (12) month faculty and staff accrue Annual Leave as follows:

• Years of Service : 0 through 5
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) = 8
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) = 96
• Years of Service: 6 through 10
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =10
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =120
• Years of Service: 10 plus years
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =12
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =144

Annual leave may be accrued up to a limit of 240 hours with special provisions allowing for annual accruals above that limit. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months do not accrue Annual Leave but are provided with 20 hours of personal time per fiscal year.

• SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Faculty and Administrative Staff: Accruals of 8 hours per month. Sick Leave may be accrued up to a limit of 1040 total hours. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months will receive accruals during the summer semester if they instruct during that time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• HOLIDAYS: Recognized college holidays, in addition to Annual and Sick leave accruals, include Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
• PAYROLL: Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.
• RETIREMENT: Temple College is one of the few community colleges in the state of Texas to be permitted Federal Social Security deductions. Temple College is a Section 218 employer.

All regular employees are mandated by the Texas State Legislature to enroll in either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) however, ORP participation is based upon position. All faculty members are eligible to participate in either TRS or ORP. A list of ORP providers is available.

Please visit TRS at for further information.

• Contribution:
  • Member: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 8.0% of annual salary
  • Employer: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 7.75% of member's annual salary
• Contribution:
  • Member: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.65 % of annual salary
  • Employer: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.6% of annual salary

Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs) also known as Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs) are available to all employees who are eligible to participate in the TRS/ORP retirement program and who wish to participate in this program. This participation is voluntary and contributions are made from the employee's salary. A list of providers is available.

• MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE: Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Jury Duty, Bereavement, Deteriorating weather, and Military training.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION: If an employee is injured on the job, Temple College, through its Worker Compensation Program, pays all authorized hospital, nursing, and physician's fees. Additional benefits may be available.
• HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Regular Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Summer Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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