Requisition ID: req2798 Job Title: Library Specialist, Periodicals Department: Library Location: Columbus Campus Employment Type: Staff Employment Status: Part-Time Professional Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation Type: Hourly Compensation: $15.93 Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8a - 1p
Job Description: The College
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to respond to workforce needs and make higher education an affordable reality. There has never been a better time to join a two-year college, and there's no better place to do it than at Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation's education and workforce landscapes. With more than 46,000 students across two campuses, at several regional learning centers, and online, Columbus State is the nation's only institution recognized as an Achieving the Dream (ATD) college, an AACC Guided Pathways institution, and a participant in The Right Signals Initiative through the Lumina Foundation. Columbus State employees at all levels benefit from an engaging, collaborative, and supportive culture that rewards innovation and vision. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to ensuring that the diversity of Columbus State faculty and staff reflects that of our students and region. We are proud to be a central part of a community that embraces differences and celebrates the many cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles that define Central Ohio.
The City
Columbus, Ohio is also home to The Ohio State University and more than 30 other colleges and universities as well as the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies. Columbus is one of America's fastest-growing cities, offering a wealth of cultural experiences, dining, entertainment, shopping opportunities, and more. That's why Central Ohio residents find living here so fulfilling, both professionally and personally.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description. Position Summary The Specialist, Library Periodicals primarily maintains the Library's newspapers and periodicals collection. This role also provides assistance to library patrons in a quiet study environment. The position strives to provide an optimal user experience accessing the library's materials, systems, facilities, and services. Core Competencies Required Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Positive Approach, Quality Orientation, Leveraging Feedback, Communication, Planning and Organizing ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Periodicals Support Maintains library materials and resources. Updates catalog check-in records for new periodicals. Stamps, labels, and shelves newspapers and periodicals. Utilized library software systems to retrieve and enter data. Locates and identifies books and other information, as needed. Maintains proper shelf order of library materials.
Provides assistance, as required, with the Microform viewers. Initiates repair requests in accordance with policies and procedures. Customer Service Provides assistance and support to library patrons and guides, and instructs library users in the use of library resources. Instructs users in the use of library systems and equipment. Provides general information on the use of library facilities and services. Refers patrons to Librarians for assistance, if needed. Other Duties and Responsibilities Attends all required department meetings and training. Communicates any concerns related to building operations to appropriate contacts.
*Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required. Usual Physical Requirements The employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer, frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Employee occasionally reaches with hands or arms and stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts or exerts force up to 10 pounds. Working Conditions Normal Library Working Conditions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: library practices and procedures; standard office practices; effective customer service techniques; Dewey Decimal System; online catalog and research databases; Microsoft Office. Skill in: operation of computer systems and office equipment; audio-visual equipment; use of the Internet; demonstrates adequate skills in verbal and written communications; data entry; operation of microfilm and microfiche machines; application of job software programs. Ability to: categorize materials in subject, numerical and alphabetical order; provide basic assistance and support to functional area of responsibility; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, students, telephone users and general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; use good judgement; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; exhibit a pleasant public manner and telephone etiquette; work independently with little supervision and in teams, as designated. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in related field. One (1) year experience in library and customer service. *An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate. | 
